Modelling of plant organ growth Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S2BT19.2020

Module name: Modelling of plant organ growth
Module code: 2BT_19A
Programme code: W2-S2BT19.2020
Semester:
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The objective of the unit is to present growth of plant organs, methods of its studied, overall description and computer modelling. The growth is considered as accompanied with cell divisions. Its description Includes tensor bases and biomechanical aspects related to stresses in cell wall system.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of plant biology, mathematics, physics and computer using from the first level of studies.
Key reading:
according to the Syllabus
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]
Student realizes significance of biotechnology and utility of computer modelling as a research tool. [2BT_19_1]
 2BT_W01_P [3/5]
Student organizes data, selects and specifies computer programs appropriate for growth modelling. [2BT_19_2]
 2BT_U01_P [4/5]
Student applies knowledge about mechanisms and molecular basis of growth and plant morphogenesis. [2BT_19_3]
 2BT_W03_P [3/5]
Student projects modelling and performs growth simulations in application to exemplary plant organs. [2BT_19_4]
 2BT_W02_P [3/5]
Student visualizes results in the form of growth sequences and performs their critical analysis taking limitation of the modelling into account. [2BT_19_5]
 2BT_W02_P [4/5] 2BT_U01_P [4/5] 2BT_U02_P [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Coursework [2BT_19_w_1]
according to the Syllabus
 2BT_19_1 2BT_19_2 2BT_19_3 2BT_19_4 2BT_19_5
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 [2BT_19_fs_1]
Presentation of selected problems related to growth, its description and modelling with the use of audiovisual tools.
 10
Individual study, work with the recommended literature to increase and systematize student’s knowledge.
 5 Coursework [2BT_19_w_1]
discussion classes [2BT_19_fs_2]
Discussion on specific methods and programming tools used in growth modelling.
 15
Work with the literature that broadens and systematizes knowledge recommended in the syllabus.
 10 Coursework [2BT_19_w_1]
laboratory classes [2BT_19_fs_3]
Work with a computer and simulation model applied to generate growth
 20
Self-preparation to modelling in practice, reports and tests
 15 Coursework [2BT_19_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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