Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree including alternative 1) 40 credit points/60 credits biology and 20 credit points/30 credits chemistry or 20 credit points/30 credits earth sciences; alternative 2) 60 credit points/90 credits biology.

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student should have

- knowledge about the integration of genetically programmed control and external signals in the growth and development of plants

- knowledge of applications of basic plant research on plant growth and development within agriculture and horticulture

- ability to critically read and present publications concerning current plant research

- ability to carry out and evaluate experiments with plant materials with methods such as mutant and reporter gene analysis, SEM, confocal microscopy, in situ hybridisation and real time PCR

Content

The course focuses on mechanisms on molecular, cell and organism levels that guide the different phases of plant development such as embryogenesis, germination, vegetative growth and reproduction.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, literature compilations, group discussions and laboratory research projects.

Modules: Theory 7 credits; Literature compilation 2 credits; Group discussions 1 credit; Project Work 5 credits.

Assessment

The theory part is examined through written examination (7 credits), Literature compilation (2 credits) by oral presentation. The project is presented through written report (5 credits). For group discussions (1 credit) an active participation is required The participation in presentations, group discussions and research projects is compulsory.