NWI-BB069B
Plant Physiology
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-BB069B
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
Categorie02 (Inleidend met voorkennis)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; BioWetenschappen;
Docenten
Coördinator
prof. dr. I. Rieu
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
prof. dr. I. Rieu
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
prof. dr. I. Rieu
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
prof. dr. I. Rieu
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. E.J.W. Visser
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2022
Periode
KW2  (07-11-2022 t/m 29-01-2023)
Aanvangsblok
KW2
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
OpmerkingStudents who want to follow this course as part of a premaster or minor, contact the premaster/minor student advisor
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersNee
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
After this course, you are able to:
  • describe the basic functioning of plants, using the key definitions and concepts around the topics of water balance, nutrients, photosynthesis, signalling, development, growth, adaptation
  • develop plausible and effective hypotheses to study simple plant physiological questions, keeping both theory and practical execution in mind
  • plan and organise short lab experiments in such a way that they can be performed efficiently
  • critically assess experimental results and draw valid conclusions using basal knowledge of plant physiology 
  • report on your experimental work in an accepted scientific format
Inhoud
The discipline of plant physiology studies and describes the functioning of plants, with regulatory processes having a central position. The bachelor course Plant Physiology discusses the basic knowledge, concepts and experimental practices of the field, building upon knowledge and skills obtained in first-year courses, such as "Evolution and Development of Plants" and "Cellular Biochemistry". Furthermore, first insight will be obtained in the interaction between plants and their environment, plant genetics and biotechnology and sustainability-related aspects of plant science.

The course consists of theoretical and practical learning activities. The theoretical part includes lectures and tutorials for self-assessment and revisiting of difficult topics. In the lab classes, the newly acquired knowledge will be applied in the designing, planning and execution of experiments, with particular focus on the reporting. The lab class also includes a writing workshop.

The topics discussed in the Plant Physiology course are expanded upon in the differentiation courses "Ecophysiology", "Plant Genome Analysis" and "Biotechnology of Plants" and in bachelor internship projects at the plant science departments.

Instructional Modes
  • Lecture
  • Tutorial
  • Response course
  • Self-study
  • Lab class
  • Writing workshop
Niveau

Voorkennis
  • Plant structures (cells, tissues, organs, organism), structure-function relationships, development (Evolution and Development of Plants)
  • Genes, gene expression, proteins (Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA)
  • Photosynthesis, respiration (Cellular biochemistry / Microbiology)
  • Descriptive and basic test statistics (Statistics 1)
  • Toetsinformatie

    - Written exam (digital) 60%, minimum grade 5,5
    - Laboratory class reports 40%, minimum grade 5.5

    Bijzonderheden
    In the case of not being able to attend one or more practical courses/lab days due to corona measures, the course coordinator will decide if the student is obligated to re-take the missed meeting and how this will take place.
     
    Verplicht materiaal
    Boek
    Taiz and Zeiger, Plant Physiology and development, 6th revised edition, Sinauer Associates Inc, USA.
    ISBN:9781605353265
    Boek
    Knisely, A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology, 6th edition, Macmillan Learning (if not available, then the 5th edition is also fine)
    ISBN:978-1319308322

    Werkvormen
    Course occurrence

    Hoorcollege

    Opmerking
    21 h

    Lab class
    AanwezigheidsplichtJa

    Opmerking
    28 h

    Responsiecollege

    Opmerking
    3 h

    Werkcollege

    Opmerking
    6 h

    Werkgroep
    AanwezigheidsplichtJa

    Opmerking
    4 h

    Workshop
    AanwezigheidsplichtJa

    Opmerking
    6 h

    Zelfstudie

    Opmerking
    89 h

    Toetsen
    Digital Exam
    Weging3
    ToetsvormDigitale toets met CIRRUS
    GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3

    Verslag
    Weging2
    ToetsvormVerslag
    GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3