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Syllabus

BI1344 Applied Plant Biotechnology, 15.0 Credits

Applied Plant Biotechnology

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology Biology Horticultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’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.

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

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 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• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.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 examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. • Compulsory components: At least one opportunity for a retake session will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course.

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.