Molecular mechanisms of plant development Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023

Module name: Molecular mechanisms of plant development
Module code: 1BT_23_33
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms of regulating the development of vascular plants crucial for plant cultivation and biotechnology. The usage of model plant mutants (Arabidopsis thaliana, Antirrhinum majus; Zea mays) and chimeras in investigations of plant growth, development and functioning.
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]
Correctly interprets scientific information, pays attention to the source of information. [K1]
 1BT_U01 [4/5] 1BT_U08 [1/5]
Understands the basic principles of ethical conduct in life and at work. [K2]
 1BT_K04 [4/5]
Employs basic microtechnical and microscopic methods to determine morphological features at various levels organization. [U1]
 1BT_U02 [4/5] 1BT_U03 [3/5] 1BT_U05 [2/5]
Understands and realizes the need to use mathematical and statistical methods in the study of the development of organisms. [U2]
 1BT_U03 [3/5] 1BT_U05 [2/5] 1BT_U12 [2/5]
Knows the molecular mechanisms of regulation of morphogenesis and development of model plant species. [W1]
 1BT_W03 [3/5] 1BT_W06 [1/5] 1BT_W09 [4/5]
Characterizes phenotypes of mutants of model plants in terms of development disorders, morphology and organogenesis. [W2]
 1BT_W02 [1/5] 1BT_W03 [4/5] 1BT_W05 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [F1] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam U2 W1
laboratory classes [F2] 40 Description [a03] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K1 K2 U1 U2 W1 W2
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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
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Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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