Plant Physiology, weeds, and knowledge of spring-flowering plants
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 substituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1 + 1b2
Or:
Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
Science Studies level 2
Social Studies level1b or Social Studies level1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Course facts
BI1475, Plant Physiology, weeds, and knowledge of spring-flowering plants, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-LT, 2025-11-14
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
Main field of study
Biology, Landscape Architecture
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 substituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1 + 1b2
Or:
Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
Science Studies level 2
Social Studies level1b or Social Studies level1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• reason about how plants are affected by natural factors, through casual explanation of important physiological functions within plants, as well as their basic internal structures
• identify a relevant assortment of wild and cultivated spring-flowering plants under different conditions and phases of growth, and account for their uses
• identify the most common weeds in horticultural environments under different conditions and phases of growth, while also gaining an insight into their growth habits, and their history of use by humans
Content
The course focuses on basic knowledge of plants, their appearances, internal structure, and physiological functions. The course also contains sections on the use of plant material, and identification of wild and cultivated spring-flowering plants and weeds. The course is divided into three parts: knowledge of spring-flowering plants, plant physiology, and knowledge of weeds.
Knowledge of spring-flowering plants focuses on identification, usage, marketable qualities, and aesthetic values of plants within a relevant assortment of spring-flowering herbs. Also included is planning, construction, and care for different kinds of spring-flowering plantations.
Plant physiology contains the following parts:
• plant internal structures (anatomy)
• plant uptake of water and nutrients
• photosynthesis
• plant hormones
• plant growth and development
The main focus is understanding how plants are affected by different environmental factors. Teaching methods include lectures, group discussions, and exercises.
Knowledge of weeds relates to how weeds have been used by humans in early and recent times, including use as medicinal plants, and basis for plant breeding, as well as their role as problematic plants in plantations and horticultural environments. Also included is step-by-step identification of weeds in horticultural environments. Teaching methods include lectures, and indoor and outdoor exercises.
The following parts are mandatory:
Scheduled lectures, exercises, and group discussions.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
To be granted a passing grade in the course, the student needs to attend obligatory lectures and exercises, as well as complete the necessary exams. Spring-flowering plants is examined through a practical plant identification exam.<br> Plant physiology is examined through a written exam, as well as seminars.<br> Knowledge of weeds is examined through a written hand-in assignment.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Breeding
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp
The Course Replaces
BI1454