Modelling of plant organ growth Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S2BTA14.2017

Module name: Modelling of plant organ growth
Module code: 2BT_E_19
Programme code: 01-S2BTA14.2017
Semester:
  • summer semester 2018/2019
  • winter semester 2018/2019
  • summer semester 2017/2018
  • winter semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
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:
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]
Student realizes significance of biotechnology and utility of computer modelling as a research tool. [2BT_E_19_1]
 2BT_E_W02 [3/5] 2BT_E_K01 [3/5] 2BT_E_K05 [3/5]
Student organizes data, selects and specifies computer programs appropriate for growth modelling. [2BT_E_19_2]
 2BT_E_U01 [4/5] 2BT_E_U08 [4/5]
Student applies knowledge about mechanisms and molecular basis of growth and plant morphogenesis. [2BT_E_19_3]
 2BT_E_W07 [3/5] 2BT_E_K03 [3/5] 2BT_E_K05 [3/5]
Student projects modelling and performs growth simulations in application to exemplary plant organs. [2BT_E_19_4]
 2BT_E_W03 [3/5] 2BT_E_W10 [3/5] 2BT_E_U09 [3/5] 2BT_E_U17 [3/5]
Student visualizes results in the form of growth sequences and performs their critical analysis taking limitation of the modelling into account. [2BT_E_19_5]
 2BT_E_U06 [4/5] 2BT_E_U09 [3/5] 2BT_E_K06 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Activity [2BT_E_19_w_1]
Participation in discussion on the considered problems.
 2BT_E_19_2 2BT_E_19_3 2BT_E_19_4
Laboratory report [2BT_E_19_w_2]
Ability to work with a compute, use modelling and discuss obtained results.
 2BT_E_19_2 2BT_E_19_4 2BT_E_19_5
Tests of the lecture [2BT_E_19_w_3]
Written test verifying a knowledge gained during lectures.
 2BT_E_19_1 2BT_E_19_3
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 [BT_E_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.
 15 Tests of the lecture [2BT_E_19_w_3]
discussion classes [BT_E_19_fs_2]
Discussion on specific methods and programming tools used in growth modelling.
15
10 Activity [2BT_E_19_w_1]
laboratory classes [BT_E_19_fs_3]
Work with a computer and simulation model applied to generate growth Possibility of consultations: Discussion about problems indicated by students.
20
Self-preparation to modelling in practice, reports and tests
 55 Laboratory report [2BT_E_19_w_2]
Attachments
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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