Applied Plant Biotechnology
Information from the course leader
Dear all,
You are warmly welcome to attend the course. The time schedule for the course is already avaible on this website and minor modifications may happen before the course start. The course room in Canvas is also open. Once the student list is available, you will be invited to the class room.
Due to Covid-19, the lectures will be held online via zoom. Depending on the covid-19 situation, the seminars maybe held in a class room in Alnarp. More updated information will come later on after the course start.
You are welcome to contact me if you have any specific questions related to the course.
Best wishes,
Li-Hua Zhu
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
BI1344-10129 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for BI1344
Academic year 2020/2021
Applied Plant Biotechnology (BI1344-10158)
2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01
Academic year 2019/2020
Applied Plant Biotechnology (BI1344-10081)
2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1344 Applied Plant Biotechnology, 15.0 Credits
Applied Plant BiotechnologySubjects
Horticultural Science Biology Biology Horticultural scienceEducation cycle
Master’s levelAdvanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which at least 60 credits in Biology or 60 credits in Horticultural Science, and English 6.Objectives
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
analyse factors affecting micropropagation and perform tissue culture independently
describe different genetic transformation methods and techniques used in molecular biology
independently design a research project using biotechnological approaches.
Content
The course comprises:
theory of tissue culture, in particular in vitro shoot and root culture, genetic transformation, gene cloning and various techniques in molecular biology
establishment of new in vitro cultures, meristem culture and in vitro rooting, genetic transformation via Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, DNA-isolation and analyses of gene expression and PCR
demonstrations of transformation methods such as particle bombardment and electroporation
project design focusing on specific problems, e.g. root formation, disease resistance and quality aspects to illustrate potential solutions that biotechnology can provide.
Scheduled practicals, seminars and study visits are compulsory.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
The examination consists of written and oral presentation of reports. To pass the course, approved participation in all course components, approved reports and approved oral presentations are required.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Transitional provisions
• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. • Compulsory components: At least one opportunity for a retake session will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course.Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Further information
Grading criteria
Applied Plant Biotechnology, BI1344, 15hp
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Objectives |
Criteria |
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Grade 3 |
Grade 4 |
Grade 5 |
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1. Analyze factors affecting micropropagation and perform tissue culture independently |
analyse factors affecting micropropagation and perform tissue culture independently |
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2. Describe different genetic transformation methods and techniques used in molecular biology and genetic engineering |
In the case study, use and describe briefly different transformation methods and techniques used in molecular biology and genetic engineering. |
Besides these in grade 3, discuss advantages and disadvantages of important modern techniques used in genetic improvement of plant properties. |
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3. Independently design a research project (case study) using molecular and biotechnological approaches.
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Independently design a research project (case study) using molecular and biotechnological approaches.
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In the research plan of the case study, the research goals are clear, experimental designs are logical, methods are feasible and expected results are clearly stated.
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In the research plan of the case study, the research goals are clear, experimental designs are logical, methods are feasible, expected results are clearly stated, and potential problems and possible solutions are stated and proposed.
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The above criteria should be clearly shown in 1) written report of the case study and 2) oral presentations on the three seminars. The quality of presentations and questions arose to presenters by opponents as well as active participation in discussions during seminar will be taken into consideration when grading!
Course credits:
The course credits will be based on the results of seminar on literature study, performance and presentation of laboratory practices, seminar and written report of the case study. The final grading will consist different parts of the course according to the table below:
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Presentation of literature study |
Presentation of case study |
Case study rapport |
Lab work |
Other compulsory activities |
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10% |
20% |
40% |
20% |
10% |
Pass (3): Fulfil all criteria at grade 3, participation in course compulsory activities and approved report for the case study handed in within the deadline.
Pass with merit (4): fulfil at least 60 % of the criteria at grade 4, participation in course compulsory activities and approved report for the case study handed in within the deadline
Pass with distinction: (5): fulfil at least 60% of the criteria at grade 5, participation in course compulsory activities and approved report for the case study handed in within the deadline
Litterature list
- Regarding course literature Kommentar: There is no fixed literature for this course. The relevant articles will be loaded on the course room in Canvas.