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Syllabus

BI1406 Applied Plant Biotechnology, 15.0 Credits

Tillämpad växtbioteknologi

Subjects

Horticultural Science Biology Biology Horticultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which at least 45 credits in Biology or 45 credits in Horticultural Science or 45 credits in Technology, and English 6.

Objectives

On completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

• analyse factors affecting micropropagation and perform plant tissue culture independently

• apply various genetic transformation methods including genome editing and other common molecular techniques used in plant molecular biology

• independently design a research project using different biotechnological and molecular approaches.

Content

The course comprises:

• theory of plant tissue culture, in particular in vitro shoot and root culture, genetic transformation, genome editing, gene cloning and other modern molecular biological methods

• an update of the current global situation with genetically modified crops

• establishment of new in vitro plant cultures, including both meristem and node culture and in vitro rooting, genetic transformation via Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, DNA-isolation, PCR and analyses of gene expression by qRT-PCR

• case studies with focus on specific problems related to plant breeding, e.g. plant domestication, rooting, plant resilience and product quality for agricultural and horticultural crops.

Scheduled laboratory practices, 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 obligatory 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

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.

Responsible department

Department of Plant Breeding