Hormonal regulation of plant growth and development Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2014

Module name: Hormonal regulation of plant growth and development
Module code: 1BT_38
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2014
Semester:
  • summer semester 2016/2017
  • winter semester 2016/2017
  • summer semester 2015/2016
  • winter semester 2015/2016
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The aim of the module is to provide the knowledge of structure and mechanism of action of plant growth regulators. IAA polar transport and role of phytohormones in response to abiotic stress, acid growth theory, effect of plant growth regulators on stomata functioning.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of botany and plant physiology
Key reading:
see syllabus compulsory reading
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 terms used in plant growth and development [1BT_38_1]
 1BT_W11 [5/5]
Describes the structure of plant growth regulators [1BT_38_2]
 1BT_W05 [2/5]
Explains the mechanism of action of phytohormones [1BT_38_3]
 1BT_W05 [2/5] 1BT_U03 [3/5]
Describes and explains the phenomena occurring during the growth and development of plants. [1BT_38_4]
 1BT_W05 [1/5] 1BT_U03 [2/5] 1BT_K06 [5/5]
Performs simple experiments, describes the effects of the experiment, analyzes the results, draws conclusions and presents them in the form of a report [1BT_38_5]
 1BT_W14 [5/5] 1BT_U01 [5/5] 1BT_U06 [5/5] 1BT_K03 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Activity during practicals [1BT_38_w_1]
During practicals the following skills will be assessed: the use of laboratory equipment, proper experiment implementation, interpreting the results and conclusions drawing, preparing a written final report of the experiments performed.
 1BT_38_5
Written colloquia [1BT_38_w_2]
It covers issues discussed in lectures and information contained in recommended literature.
 1BT_38_1 1BT_38_2 1BT_38_3 1BT_38_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [1BT_38_fs_1]
Lecture with the use multimedia devices
 10
Working with manual, mastery of the material from the lecture
 40
laboratory classes [1BT_38_fs_2]
Samodzielna praca w laboratorium, wykonywanie doświadczeń na podstawie instrukcji, analiza uzyskanych wyników.
 20
Przygotowanie sprawozdań z ćwiczeń.
 30 Activity during practicals [1BT_38_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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