Hormonal regulation of plant growth and development Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Hormonal regulation of plant growth and development
Module code: 1BT_23_22
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Hormonal regulation of plant growth and development module enables the student to deepen knowledge of the structure and mechanism of action of plant growth regulators, polar IAA transport, the role of phytohormones in the plant's response to abiotic stress, the acidic growth theory, the influence of plant regulators on the functioning of stomata. It provides knowledge of basic research techniques used in plant physiology and biotechnology.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Defines, classifies, and describes the basic concepts and terminology related to plant growth and development. [1]
 1BT_U07 [5/5]
Describes the structure of plant growth regulators. [2]
 1BT_W01 [2/5] 1BT_W04 [3/5]
Explains the mechanisms of action of phytohormones at the molecular and cellular level in plants. [3]
 1BT_W02 [3/5] 1BT_W03 [4/5]
Describes and explains the phenomena that occur during plant growth and development. [4]
 1BT_W03 [5/5] 1BT_K03 [3/5]
Conducts simple experiments, describes the experiment's effects, analyzes the results, draws conclusions, and presents them as reports. Knows basic research techniques used in plant physiology and biotechnology. Has a habit of updating specialist knowledge. [5]
 1BT_W06 [5/5] 1BT_W09 [5/5] 1BT_U03 [2/5] 1BT_U04 [3/5] 1BT_U05 [3/5] 1BT_U09 [5/5] 1BT_K05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [1] 40 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Practice-as-research [e08]  		course work 1 2 3 4 5
discussion classes [2] 10 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work 1 2 3 4
lecture [3] 10 Monographic lecture [a02] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work 1 2 3 4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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