Plant pathology, 15.0 credits

Syllabus

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This course gives the student a thorough foundation in the principles of plant pathology. A key component is a study of the biological processes that lead to disease in plants. Students learn about the interactions of plants and pathogens on a variety of integration levels (from the subcellular to populations). The course equips the student with the basic tools for studying plant diseases. This is an advanced course for career-oriented students with a special interest in plant diseases and plant protection, as well as for those pursuing advanced degrees in plant pathology.

Prerequisites

Knowledge equivalent to English B from upper secondary school is required as from the academic year 2009/10. The equivalent of 180 credits including 90 credits in Biology. English skills equivalent to English B from upper secondary school. As an alternative to the above: Equivalent to 120 credits including 60 credits in Biology of which at least 5 credits each of plant physiology, microbiology, and floristic and faunistic are part of the 60 credits. English skills equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.

Tuition fee for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens

33,750 SEK

Time

3 Sep - 11 Nov 2012, 100%, Daytime

Cycle Advanced	Subject Biology	Application code SLU-10136
Location Uppsala	Distance No	Language English

Responsible department

Department of Forest Mycology and Pathology

Cooperating departments

Department of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics

Course leader

Dan Funck Jensen
Telephone: 018-672798
E-mail: Dan.Jensen@mykopat.slu.se