Plant Physiology
Entry Requirements
Course facts
BI1281, Plant Physiology, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
First cycle (G1F)
Main field of study
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
Objectives
The course gives understanding of the plant as a life form, not only from the point of view of utility for humans, but from the plants own survival goals.
After a completed course the student will be able to:
- understand and describe plant organs, cells and tissues, photosynthesis; uptake, transport and use of water and minerals; growth and development; protection against abiotic and biotic stress
- describe how variations in plant form, development, photosynthesis and metabolism are adaptions to cope with different environments
- evaluate the importance of the physiological properties in human plant use
Content
The course concentrates on the crop plants. Lectures cover:
- cellular structure and form: cells, chloroplasts, cell walls
- systems for transport and structural support: shoot, root
- the root: mining for water and mineral
- the shoot: assimilation of light and carbon dioxide, photosynthesis
- transport systems for water and minerals, organics
- growth and development: stem cells, flower, reproduction, seed and germination
- protection against abiotic stresses and competing life forms, secondary metabolism
- usefulness from the human perspective, plant breeding
In laboratory practicals (compulsary) plant development and adaptability will be studied. The results will be presented and discussed in written reports.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written exams and passed written and oral accounts of practicals and literature reviews. Approved participation in compulsory activities.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Plant Biology
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Biology and Environmental Science - Bachelor's Programme
- Food Science (BSc)
- Crop Production (BSc)
- Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Food Science
- Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Plant and Soil Sciences
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Laborations | 2.0 | 0202 |
| Written exam | 5.5 | 0203 |
The Course Replaces
BI0863, BI0864
Other Information
The required course prerequisites in chemistry can be obtained by for instance following the courses Basic Chemistry I, 15 hp (KE0062); Basic Chemistry II, 7,5 hp (KE0063); or Biochemistry, continuation 7,5 hp (KE0064) and achieving at least 7,5 hp. Some parts of the course may be given with English as the main language.