Botany and Plant Knowledge
Entry Requirements
- Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c
- Science studies 2\*
- Social studies 1b or Social studies 1a1
\*The requirement Science studies 2 may be subsituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or Physics 1b1 + 1b2.
Or:
- Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
- Science studies 2\*
- Social studies level 1b or Social studies level 1a1
\*The requirement Science studies 2 may be subsituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Course facts
BI1336, Botany and Plant Knowledge, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-LT, 2018-11-21
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
Main field of study
Biology, Horticultural Science
Biology Area
Botany (plant biology)
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.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
- Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c
- Science studies 2\*
- Social studies 1b or Social studies 1a1
\*The requirement Science studies 2 may be subsituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or Physics 1b1 + 1b2.
Or:
- Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
- Science studies 2\*
- Social studies level 1b or Social studies level 1a1
\*The requirement Science studies 2 may be subsituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Objectives
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Content
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Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
The examination consists of written examinations and reporting of assignments. To pass the course, a pass grade in examinations and assignments and approved participation in compulsory components are required.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Breeding
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Trädgårdsingenjörsprogrammet - design
- Horticultural Management Programme - Garden Design, Bachelor's Programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Plant physiology | 4.0 | 0105 |
| Plant knowledge - Annuals and perennials | 2.0 | 0010 |
| Plant knowledge - Woody plants | 2.0 | 0020 |
| Site knowledge | 4.0 | 0030 |
| Morphology and plant families | 3.0 | 0040 |
The Course Replaces
BI1311
Other Information
The course is given in the first year of Horticultural Management: Garden Design – Bachelor’s Programme. Parts of the course are joint studies with students on other programmes.