Basics of plant biotechnology Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S2BTA14.2019

Module name: Basics of plant biotechnology
Module code: 2BT_E_54
Programme code: 01-S2BTA14.2019
Semester:
  • summer semester 2020/2021
  • summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The module delivers the basic knowledge on plant biotechnology and prepares students theoretically and practically in terms of the methods used in plant biotechnology. Particular emphasis is placed on learning the key methods of plant biotechnology used in plant breeding, including the production and analysis of genetically modified plants and haploids. The usefulness of genetically modified plants in other industries as well as in the basic research is also presented. During self-made experiments, students learn to handle with the equipment of modern specialized plant biotechnology laboratory. The selected laboratory techniques used in biotechnology of the crops as well as and model plants is demonstrated . Student acquires practice in collecting and analysis of empirical data, interpretation of the results and formulation of the hypothesis and conclusions.
Prerequisites:
Principles of molecular biology, basis of biotechnology and in vitro cultures of plants on undergraduate level.
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 gets familiar with basic biotechnology methods applied in plant breeding and research on structure and function of plant genomes. [2BT_E_54_1]
 2BT_E_W01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W02_P [5/5]
Student defines the goals, applications and environmental risk of the methods used in genetic modification of plant genomes. [2BT_E_54_2]
 2BT_E_W03_P [5/5]
Student demonstrates the practical ability to apply the basic techniques to induce genetic variation in plants and gets familiar with the molecular analysis of transgenic plants. [2BT_E_54_3]
 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5]
Student applies modern biotechnology tools for understanding the structure and function of plant genomes. [2BT_E_54_4]
 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5]
Students uses specialized electronic data bases and international services to update the reports on world wide status of genetically modified crops. [2BT_E_54_5]
 2BT_E_U06_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K01_P [5/5]
Student is able to plan the basic equipment for plant biotechnology laboratory. [2BT_E_54_6]
 2BT_E_W02_P [5/5]
Student describes the experiment outcomes, analyzes the results, makes conclusions and present them in the report or presentation. [2BT_E_54_7]
 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5]
Students follows the rules of safety work with the transgenic material and cares about laboratory equipment. [2BT_E_54_8]
 2BT_E_W04_P [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Final test [2BT_E_54_w_1]
The written work to evaluate a knowledge and practical skills acquired during laboratory.
 2BT_E_54_3 2BT_E_54_5
Evaluation of practical skills [2BT_E_54_w_2]
Verification of student’s compliance with the rules of the work in specialized laboratory including handling with aseptic conditions of work and modern laboratory devises; evaluation of student’s ability for conducting experiments; data collection and formulation of the conclusions..
 2BT_E_54_3 2BT_E_54_4 2BT_E_54_5 2BT_E_54_6 2BT_E_54_7 2BT_E_54_8
Written exam [2BT_E_54_w_3]
Getting a credit on the laboratory work and report is obligatory to enter the exam which evaluate the knowledge on problems presented during the lectures.
 2BT_E_54_1 2BT_E_54_2 2BT_E_54_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 [1BT_54_fs_1]
Lectures supported with computer presentations in Power Point to illustrate the problems discussed.
 10
Acquisition of knowledge presented in lectures; textbooks and research papers related to the topics discussed.
 40 Written exam [2BT_E_54_w_3]
laboratory classes [1BT_54_fs_2]
Conducting of the experiments following the instructions, the analysis of the results – under teacher supervision.
 35
Preparation for laboratory tasks based on the instructions and recommended literature
 40 Final test [2BT_E_54_w_1] Evaluation of practical skills [2BT_E_54_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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