Syllabus

BI1294 Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production, 15.0 Credits

Subjects

Education cycle

Modules

Advanced study in the main field

Grading scale

Language

Prior knowledge

Objectives

The course objectives are to give an introduction to advanced university studies, provide an overview of the syllabus of the master-program, its content, and structure, provide the students with working skills that prepare them for further studies and future work.

After completing the course the students should be able to:

• give an account of the basic biological conditions for plant production.

• with relevance to the subject area of the program, look up, compile, and present information on the possibilities and limitations of plant production, in writing and in speech.

• distinguish and form an opinion on ethical issues coupled with scientific activities within the subject area of the master program.

• give an account of basic philosophical conceptions within science and the scientific method.

• give an account of possibilities and limitations of the scientific subject area of the program to contribute to sustainable development.

Content

The course will give an introduction to the master program in Plant Biology for a sustainable production and its three different specializations: Forest biotechnology, Plant Protection and Plant Breeding, and Abiotic and Biotic interactions of Plants. The course will provide the students with a basic foundation for future University studies at the master level and a comprehension of the basic biological conditions for plant production.

The course lectures, exercises and excursions cover:

• basic plant biology, including plant physiology, metabolomic, genetics, and molecular genetics

• conditions for plant production, covering agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.

• basic statistics with relevance for the courses that follow in the master-program

• an introduction to ethical argumentation, sustainable development, science philosophy and the scientific method and science communication.

• scientific presentations, in oral and in writing.

At the excursions environments of importance for plant-production is visited and study visits are made to prepare the students for a future work. Excursions, Study visits, and Laboratory exercises are compulsory.

Grading form

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved written exam. Approved written and verbal presentation of report. Participation in excursions, exercises and other compulsory moments.

• 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 Plant Biology

Cooperating departments: