Continuing Education Department - Universidad del Azuay
University of Azuay
University of Azuay
Continuing Education Department - Universidad del Azuay Continuing Education Department - Universidad del Azuay
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High Andean Flora

September 17-20, 2024

Face-to-face modality
48 hours: 32 hours in person and 16 hours of autonomous work.

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Course

About this course

The Andes are characterized by presenting a wide variety of ecosystems and plant formations, which are home to a large number of taxa. The high Andean flora is one of the most diverse on the planet, both in its taxonomy and in life forms and characteristics. The plants of forests, moors and valleys are particularly important in the water cycle, since the vegetation cover guarantees their slow descent towards valleys and cities.
This course focuses on the main botanical families, their characteristics, and offers tools for their taxonomic determination. It is an exciting course, aimed at biology professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and those passionate about our native flora.

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Objectives

Study of representative plant families of high Andean forests.

Specific objectives

Recognize representative plant families of high Andean forests and their botanical characters.

ODS

Sustainable development goals

Life of terrestrial ecosystems

Life of terrestrial ecosystems

Methodology

Talks will be given on the representative plant families of the high Andean forests through an explanation of characters for their recognition and their study of fresh material in the classroom. Students will study and draw important morphological characters, using hand-held magnifying glasses or a microscope. Each student will receive a guide to high Andean plant genera.

One day will be a trip to the field to recognize the plants in their natural habitat (student must dress appropriately, bring their snack and water).

Presentations will be made about the flora and conservation of the Andean forests.

Duration

Duration

Duration

48 hours: 32 hours in person and 16 hours of autonomous work.

Opening hours

Tuesday to Thursday, from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m. / Friday, from 08:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.

Mode

In‑person

Teachers)

Teachers)

Carmen Ulloa Ulloa

Carmen Ulloa Ulloa

Mgt.

Senior Curator, Missouri Botanical Garden.

Danilo Minga Ochoa

Danilo Minga Ochoa

Mgt.

Master in University Teaching, Universidad Del Azuay, Ecuador.

Raffaella Ansaloni

Raffaella Ansaloni

Dr.

Doctor in Biodiversity and Conservation of the Natural Environment, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 2018.

Content

Content

  • Day 1

    September 17

  • Day 2

    September 18

  • Day 3

    September 19

  • Day 4

    September 20

  • Presentation of the course, distribution of a guide specially prepared by the teacher that facilitates the identification of plants.
  • Distribution of dissection material (hand magnifying glasses, forceps, stylets).
  • Explanation of the final project and delivery date.
  • Introduction to high Andean flora.
  • Presentation and laboratory work with fresh material from the high Andean plant family: Melastomataceae, Calceolariaceae, Ericaceae families.

  • Presentation and laboratory of the Rosaceae and Coriariaceae families.
  • Ferns. 

  • Presentation and laboratory of the Asteraceae, Poaceae, Cyperaceae families.

  • Field trip to Llaviuco so that students can recognize plant families.

Recipients

Recipients

Professionals and undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of biology, agronomy, renewable resources and environmental management.

 

Date

Dates

September 17-20, 2024

Investment

Investment

General public

$ 160,00

Includes free admission to the XLVIII National Biology Conference

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UDA Community

$ 160,00

Includes free admission to the XLVIII National Biology Conference

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Certificates

Certificates

Once the activities and requirements for the development of the course have been completed, participants will receive the certificate of Approval of the face-to-face course “Flora Altoandina”, based on what is established in the Regulations of the Department of Continuing Education, that is, that the participant obtains a minimum of 70% in the academic evaluation and 80% attendance at face-to-face classes. 

With the endorsement of the Faculty of Science and Technology Council, this course will be validated for two elective credits.

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