Syllabus

BI1450 Basic Plant Physiology, 15.0 Credits

Subjects

Education cycle

Advanced study in the main field

Grading scale

Language

Prior knowledge

Objectives

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

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe the internal structure of the plant and plant cell and name tissues and cell types that are important for the structure and function of the various organs
• explain respiration and photosynthesis as well as basic concepts relating to energy metabolism in plants
• explain how plants absorb and transport water and dissolved substances a well as the functions of mineral nutrients in the plant
• name important plant hormones and explain their importance for the plant's development and response to external factors
• based on winter characteristics, be able to name a basic assortment of ornamental lignoses
• have developed their ability to search for scientific information and refer to sources in a scientific text.

Content

Subject-related content:

In lectures, laboratory exercises and group exercises, the following parts are covered:

• anatomy, the relationship between structure and function
• plant cell structure, cell division, DNA and protein synthesis
• water balance, uptake and transport of water and minerals, mycorrhiza, nitrogen fixation
• functions of mineral nutrients, deficiency symptoms
• photosynthesis, respiration, carbohydrate metabolism
• plant hormones and their effect on the plant, movements
• winter characteristics of ornamental lignoses
• vegetative development and control of plant morphology.
• flowering, seed and fruit development, dormancy
• the influence of external factors on processes in the plant
• literature search in Web of Science.
  
  

Teaching formats:

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:

Lectures, laboratory exercises and group exercises

Information competence

Laboratory and scheduled group exercises are mandatory

Grading form

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written exam, passed written assignments, and passed participation in mandatory sections.

• 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

Responsible department

Department of Biosystems and Technology