2020-07-27
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Additional course evaluations for BI1344

Academic year 2021/2022

Applied Plant Biotechnology (BI1344-10129)

2021-08-30 - 2021-11-01

Academic year 2019/2020

Applied Plant Biotechnology (BI1344-10081)

2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31

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Syllabus

BI1344 Applied Plant Biotechnology, 15.0 Credits

Applied Plant Biotechnology

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which at least 60 credits in Biology or 60 credits in Horticultural Science, and English 6.

Objectives

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

- analyse factors affecting micropropagation and perform tissue culture independently

- describe different genetic transformation methods and techniques used in molecular biology

- independently design a research project using biotechnological approaches.

Content

The course comprises:

- theory of tissue culture, in particular in vitro shoot and root culture, genetic transformation, gene cloning and various techniques in molecular biology

- establishment of new in vitro cultures, meristem culture and in vitro rooting, genetic transformation via Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, DNA-isolation and analyses of gene expression and PCR

- demonstrations of transformation methods such as particle bombardment and electroporation

- project design focusing on specific problems, e.g. root formation, disease resistance and quality aspects to illustrate potential solutions that biotechnology can provide.

Scheduled practicals, seminars and study visits are compulsory.

Formats and requirements for examination

The examination consists of written and oral presentation of reports. To pass the course, approved participation in all course components, approved reports and approved oral presentations are required. If a student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.

If a student has been granted targeted study support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative form of assessment.

If this course is discontinued, SLU will decide on transitional provisions for the examination of students admitted under this syllabus who have not yet been awarded a Pass grade.

For the assessment an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after  the deadline for submission.  For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

• If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
• If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
• If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Other information

The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course instance which the student has been admitted to and registered on.

If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information, please refer to the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Applied Plant Biotechnology, BI1344, 15hp

Objectives	Criteria
	Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5
1. Analyze factors affecting micropropagation and perform tissue culture independently	analyse factors affecting micropropagation and perform tissue culture independently
2. Describe different genetic transformation methods and techniques used in molecular biology and genetic engineering	In the case study, use and describe briefly different transformation methods and techniques used in molecular biology and genetic engineering.	Besides these in grade 3, discuss advantages and disadvantages of important modern techniques used in genetic improvement of plant properties.
3. Independently design a research project (case study) using molecular and biotechnological approaches.	Independently design a research project (case study) using molecular and biotechnological approaches.	In the research plan of the case study, the research goals are clear, experimental designs are logical, methods are feasible and expected results are clearly stated.		In the research plan of the case study, the research goals are clear, experimental designs are logical, methods are feasible, expected results are clearly stated, and potential problems and possible solutions are stated and proposed.

The above criteria should be clearly shown in 1) written report of the case study and 2) oral presentations on the three seminars. The quality of presentations and questions arose to presenters by opponents as well as active participation in discussions during seminar will be taken into consideration when grading!

Course credits:

The course credits will be based on the results of seminar on literature study, performance and presentation of laboratory practices, seminar and written report of the case study. The final grading will consist different parts of the course according to the table below:

Presentation of literature study	Presentation of case study	Case study rapport	Lab work	Other compulsory activities
10%	20%	40%	20%	10%

Pass (3): Fulfil all criteria at grade 3, participation in course compulsory activities and approved report for the case study handed in within the deadline.

Pass with merit (4): fulfil at least 60 % of the criteria at grade 4, participation in course compulsory activities and approved report for the case study handed in within the deadline

Pass with distinction: (5): fulfil at least 60% of the criteria at grade 5, participation in course compulsory activities and approved report for the case study handed in within the deadline

1. No defined literature Kommentar: Main literature source will be lectures and scientific articles in the course area