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Syllabus

BI1365 Basic Course in Plant Physiology, 7.5 Credits

Växtfysiologi, grundkurs

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology Biology Horticultural science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0101

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 15 credits in biology.

Objectives

The course provides basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of higher plants.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• describe the internal structure of the plant and plant cell, as well as naming tissues and cell types that are important for the structure and function of the different organs

• account for respiration and photosynthesis and explain basic concepts

related to the energy turnover in plants

• explain plant uptake and transport of water and mineral nutrients and give an account of the functions of mineral nutrients in the plant

• name important plant hormones and give an account of the role of the these hormones in plant

development and response to external factors

• have developed his/her ability to search for scientific information and refer to

sources in a scientific text.

Content

The following content will be covered in lectures, laboratory work, exercises and study visits:

• anatomy, the connection between structure and function

• cell division, DNA and protein synthesis

• water balance, uptake and transport of water and minerals, mykorrhizas, nitrogen fixation

• functions of mineral nutrients, deficiency symptoms

• photosynthesis, respiration, carbohydrate turnover

• plant hormones and their impact on the plant, movements

• flowering, seed and fruit development, dormancy/quiescence

• impact of external factors on processes in the plant

• literature search in Web of Science

Scheduled labs and group exercises are mandatory.

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

Passed written exam, approved written assignments, and approved participation in compulsory parts.

• 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a 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

Courses corresponding to 7,5 credits chemistry is recommended.

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology