Mechanisms of generative propagation of plants Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S2BTA14.2017

Module name: Mechanisms of generative propagation of plants
Module code: 2BT_E_20
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 module presents current knowledge on mechanisms of plant generative propagation. In particular, the student obtains knowledge on biology of flowering, regulation of flowering, and embryonic development, with special attention paid to crops and other species important for biotechnology. The student learns how to recognize various structures related to generative propagation of plants, and to analyze phenotypes of mutants with disturbed reproductive developmental phase. He/she improves the abilities to analyze and interpret his/her own observations and experiments, as well as results published in scientific journals.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge on eucaryote structure, plant cell biology and plant reproduction.
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]
Describes and explains the importance of understanding plant reproduction mechanisms to agriculture, industry and environment protection. [2BT_E_20_1]
 2BT_E_W02 [4/5]
Knows how to plan experiments on plant reproduction. [2BT_E_20_2]
 2BT_E_W03 [5/5]
Possesses a deep knowledge on plant flowering and embryology. [2BT_E_20_3]
 2BT_E_W07 [5/5]
Is capable to choose and use proper methods for investigations of plant reproduction used in biotechnology. [2BT_E_20_4]
 2BT_E_U01 [5/5]
Is able to critically analyze results of published investigations on plant reproduction. [2BT_E_20_5]
 2BT_E_U06 [4/5] 2BT_E_U10 [4/5]
Is capable to draw conclusions from empirical results of his/her own investigations or from scientific publications. [2BT_E_20_6]
 2BT_E_U09 [4/5] 2BT_E_U10 [4/5]
Correctly evaluates potential threats of research techniques and observes rules of laboratory work safety. [2BT_E_20_7]
 2BT_E_K06 [5/5]
Is accustomed to use and regularly expand his/her knowledge on the basis of scientific publications, critically analyses its potential application in solving problems. [2BT_E_20_8]
 2BT_E_K03 [4/5] 2BT_E_K05 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Colloquium [2BT_E_20_w_1]
Written classwork aimed to check the knowledge and abilities coming from laboratory work.
 2BT_E_20_1 2BT_E_20_3 2BT_E_20_5 2BT_E_20_6 2BT_E_20_8
Current evaluation of practical skills [2BT_E_20_w_2]
Practical abilities evaluated during each laboratory, including student abilities to perform and interpret an experiment or observation – based on laboratory report prepared after each class.
 2BT_E_20_2 2BT_E_20_3 2BT_E_20_4 2BT_E_20_6 2BT_E_20_7
Pass colloquium covering lecture contents [2BT_E_20_w_3]
Written examination evaluating the knowledge on topics dealt with during lectures.
 2BT_E_20_1 2BT_E_20_3 2BT_E_20_5 2BT_E_20_6 2BT_E_20_8
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_E_20_fs_1]
Lectures presenting selected topics (computer-based presentations)..
 15
Study of textbooks, facultative scientific literature mainly in English.
 35 Pass colloquium covering lecture contents [2BT_E_20_w_3]
laboratory classes [2BT_E_20_fs_2]
Student’s own work with microscope, performance of experiments based on instructions, analysis of results.
 30
Preparation to each laboratory class based on the suggested literature.
 45 Colloquium [2BT_E_20_w_1] Current evaluation of practical skills [2BT_E_20_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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