Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production
The course will give an introduction to the master program in Plant Biology for a sustainable production and its three different specializations: Forest biotechnology, Plant Protection and Plant Breeding, and Abiotic and Biotic interactions of Plants. The course will provide the students with a basic foundation for future University studies at the master level and a comprehension of the basic biological conditions for plant production.
The course lectures, exercises and excursions cover:
basic plant biology, including plant physiology, metabolomic, genetics, and molecular genetics
conditions for plant production, covering agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
basic statistics with relevance for the courses that follow in the master-program
an introduction to ethical argumentation, sustainable development, science philosophy and the scientific method and science communication.
scientific presentations, in oral and in writing.
At the excursions environments of importance for plant-production is visited and study visits are made to prepare the students for a future work. Excursions, Study visits, and Laboratory exercises are compulsory.
Information from the course leader
Dear Students,
Welcome to the course “Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production, (BI1294)”.
This course will be run jointly between the SLU campuses in Alnarp, Uppsala and Umeå.
On August 30th you will have campus-specific introductions that are common for all master students and depending on which campus you are studying you will have to go to different locations. Campus specific information about the orientation week (22-27 August), and the roll call day August 30th can be found following the links below:
Alnarp: https://student.slu.se/en/studies/new-student/alnarp/welcome-activites-and-roll-call/
Uppsala/Ultuna: https://student.slu.se/en/studies/new-student/uppsala/welcome-activities-and-roll-call-in-uppsala/
Umeå: https://student.slu.se/en/studies/new-student/umea2/welcome-activities-and-roll-call-in-umea/
Registration to the course “Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production” will take place in conjunction to the general introduction of the master´s programme Plant Biology for Sustainable Production. Hence, even if you are taking the course as a single course you need to attend the general introduction.
On Monday, August 30th we will have a Zoom lecture at 15:00-16:00, where the outline of the course will be presented.
To join the Zoom meeting you can use the link below:
https://slu-se.zoom.us/j/69164076409
Meeting ID: 691 6407 6409
Passcode: 584835
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and to facilitate social distancing the course will be run partly as a distance course where you will alternate between campus attendance and zoom-lectures. Hence, you will need to be in either Uppsala, Alnarp or Umeå to attend the course.
For more information on how SLU handles teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic, please refer to the SLU-homepage: https://student.slu.se/en/study-support/emergencies-and-incidents/information-about-the-coronavirus/
/Jens
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
BI1294-10094 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for BI1294
Academic year 2023/2024
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10060)
2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30
Academic year 2023/2024
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10061)
2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30
Academic year 2022/2023
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10301)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Academic year 2022/2023
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10302)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Academic year 2021/2022
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10093)
2021-08-30 - 2021-11-01
Academic year 2021/2022
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10095)
2021-08-30 - 2021-11-01
Academic year 2020/2021
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10039)
2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01
Academic year 2020/2021
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10040)
2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01
Academic year 2020/2021
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10041)
2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01
Academic year 2019/2020
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10116)
2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31
Academic year 2019/2020
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10117)
2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31
Academic year 2019/2020
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10118)
2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31
Academic year 2018/2019
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10004)
2018-09-03 - 2018-11-11
Academic year 2018/2019
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10002)
2018-09-03 - 2018-11-11
Academic year 2018/2019
Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production (BI1294-10003)
2018-09-03 - 2018-11-11
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1294 Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production, 15.0 Credits
Introduktion till Växtbiologi för Hållbar ProduktionSubjects
Biology BiologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelAdvanced study in the main field
A1N
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits at basic level including- 60 credits biology or
- 60 credits Forest Scineces including 15 credits chemistry
- 60 credits Horticultural Science including 15 credits chemistry
- 60 credits Agricultural Science including 15 credits in chemistry
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- English 6
Objectives
The course objectives are to give an introduction to advanced university studies, provide an overview of the syllabus of the master-program, its content, and structure, provide the students with working skills that prepare them for further studies and future work.
After completing the course the students should be able to:
give an account of the basic biological conditions for plant production.
with relevance to the subject area of the program, look up, compile, and present information on the possibilities and limitations of plant production, in writing and in speech.
distinguish and form an opinion on ethical issues coupled with scientific activities within the subject area of the master program.
give an account of basic philosophical conceptions within science and the scientific method.
give an account of possibilities and limitations of the scientific subject area of the program to contribute to sustainable development.
Content
The course will give an introduction to the master program in Plant Biology for a sustainable production and its three different specializations: Forest biotechnology, Plant Protection and Plant Breeding, and Abiotic and Biotic interactions of Plants. The course will provide the students with a basic foundation for future University studies at the master level and a comprehension of the basic biological conditions for plant production.
The course lectures, exercises and excursions cover:
basic plant biology, including plant physiology, metabolomic, genetics, and molecular genetics
conditions for plant production, covering agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
basic statistics with relevance for the courses that follow in the master-program
an introduction to ethical argumentation, sustainable development, science philosophy and the scientific method and science communication.
scientific presentations, in oral and in writing.
At the excursions environments of importance for plant-production is visited and study visits are made to prepare the students for a future work. Excursions, Study visits, and Laboratory exercises are compulsory.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved written exam. Approved written and verbal presentation of report. Participation in excursions, exercises and other compulsory moments.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our coursescover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further
strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are
welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead
to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.
Responsible department
Department of Plant Biology
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Grading criteria
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BI1294 Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production, 15 HEC. Grading criteria. |
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Course objective 1: The student is expected to be able to give an account of the basic biological conditions for plant production.
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Course objective 2: with relevance to the subject area of the program, look up, compile, and present information on the possibilities and limitations of plant production, in writing and in speech. |
Course objective 3: The student is expected to be able to give an account of possibilities and limitations of plant biology and plant production to contribute to sustainable development.
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Course objective 4: The student is expected to be able to distinguish and form an opinion on ethical issues coupled with the scientific activities within the subject area of the master program. |
Course objective 5: The student is expected to be able to give an account of basic philosophical conceptions within science and the scientific method.
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Course objective 6: The student is expected to be able to conduct laboratory work (i.e. wet lab, greenhouse or climate chamber work), and computer lab work, compile the results and write a lab report.
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Pass |
The student is expected to: - be able to estimate and discuss the basic biological conditions for plant production - describe how different biotic and abiotic processes influence plant production.
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The student is expected to: - to write a report, prepare and do an oral presentation according to the instructions, also show an understanding and discuss different aspects of the subject. |
The student is expected to: - be able to estimate and discuss how plant biology may contribute to sustainable development. -describe how different processes influence sustainable development.
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The student is expected to: - describe different ethical issues coupled with the scientific activities related to plant biology and plant production. |
The student is expected to: - describe basic philosophical conceptions within science and give an account for the scientific method. |
The student is expected to: - hand in a well written lab-report showing an understanding of the methodology.
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Exercises required to pass the course:
Attendance on compulsory parts (see schedule)
Exam (Graded Pass)
Written lab report (graded Pass)
Literature exercises including written texts and oral presentation (graded G)
Final grade: Since this is an introduction course the grade on this course is either Pass or Fail and this is determined the combination of grades on examinations, the written lab report and the written literature exercises
Litterature list
- Plant Physiology and Development 6 ed. Författare: Taiz, Zeiger, Möller and Murphy ISBN: 978-1-60535-255-8 [Plant Physiology and Development 6 ed. ] (https://6e.plantphys.net) Kommentar: Course literature
- Short Guide to Writing about Biology, A, 9th Edition Författare: echenik ISBN: 9780321984258 [Short Guide to Writing about Biology, A, 9th Edition] (https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/product/Pechenik-Short-Guide-to-Writing-about-Biology-A-9th-Edition/9780321984258.html)