Course - Plant Structure and Function - BI1007
Plant Structure and Function
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About the course
Course content
Vascular plant anatomy and physiology, including cell, tissue and organ types; primary and secondary growth; anatomical adaptations to different environments; photosynthesis; water relations and internal transport; mineral nutrition and toxicity; regulation of growth and development; responses to light, gravity, and other environmental factors; flower, fruit, and seed development; and senescence and dormancy. The life cycle of flowering plants is used as a framework for investigating the most important physiological processes involved in survival, growth, and reproduction. Lab exercises on photosynthesis, water potential, seed germination, and mineral nutrition, using living plant material. The group and lab work and reports emphasize analysis, presentation, and interpretation of physiological data.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should have a good understanding of the relationship between plant structure and function at the organ to organism level. The student should also have knowledge of plant adaptations to different environments.
The course has the following learning goals in knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge:
The student will be able to:
- diagram and explain the function of plant cell, tissue, and organ types
- explain the role of central physiological and matabolic processes in plant growth and devlopment
- compare and contrast anatomical and physiological adaptations to different environments
- explain classic experiments and methods in plant physiology research
Skills:
The student will be able to:
- acquire information key topics in plant physiology
- to use relevant professional tools and techniques
- analyze and interpret physiological measurements and results
- carry out a task both independently and with others
- reflect on her own understanding of plant physiology
General competence:
The student can:
- Collect and analyze data using appropriate tools and software
- Present and discuss scientific results in a synoptic way
- Convey key subject matter in writing
- Work with plants in a laboratory and greenhouses
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and discussion: 42 hours
Laboratory course: 15 hours
Admission to this course is restricted
Compulsory assignments:
- Reading quizzes
- Group work exercises
- Approved laboratory course
Further on evaluation
The exam counts for 40% of the grade in the course
Portfolio (60% of final grade):
- Quizzes based on assigned reading in the textbook: 15% of portfolio grade (9% of final grade)
- Lab reports: 70% of portfolio grade (42% of final grade)
- Group work: 15% of portfolio grade (9% of final grade)
In the case of 'fail' or 'retake':
- Final exam can also be taken in the semester the course is not taught.
- Portfolio can be improved by following teaching and submitting the work again
Appeals:
- You must appeal within three weeks after the grade has been published or you've received an explanation of your grade.
Recommended previous knowledge
BI1001 Cell and molecular biology or equivalent
BI1002 Fauna and flora or equivalent
Required previous knowledge
Accomplished laboratory course in BI 1001
Course materials
Campbell, N.A. et al. 2018. Biology, 12th ed. Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BI1004 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2017 |
Subject areas
- Biology