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Syllabus

BI1281 Plant Physiology, 7.5 Credits

Växtfysiologi

Subjects

Biology Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Laborations	2.0	0202
Written exam	5.5	0203

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 7,5 credits Chemistry and 20 credits Biology.

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.

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 exams and passed written and oral accounts of practicals and literature reviews. Approved participation in compulsory activities.

• 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

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.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Biology