Course code: BIO-3131
Molecular Biology of Plants
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2012
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
About the course
Theoretical subject.
BIO-3131 will give an in depth discussion of molecular aspects of plant structure, function, development and evolution. Gene regulation during development and adaptation to biotic and abiotic factors will be emphasised. The use of transgenic plants to study plant functions, and safety concerns in the use of gene modified plants will be discussed.
Prerequisites
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BIO-357 Molecular biology of plants (theory part) 9 stp
Teaching methods
Lectures/seminars 30 hours, colloquiums 10 hours.
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on requestAssessment
4 h written exam at semester end. Letter grades, A-F.
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