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Semester 1
Molecular and Synthetic Plant Biology 3 (BILG09021)
Subject
Biology
College
SCE
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
3
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Equivalent of the courses listed above.
Course Summary
This course will cover the physiology, molecular biology and biochemistry of higher plants and their interactions with microorganisms. This course particularly explores the aspects of biology that makes plants unique. It also highlights research areas that may be particularly relevant to agricultural biotechnology.
Course Description
Molecular and Synthetic Plant Biology 3 looks at genetic and biochemical processes underlying plant growth, development, and interaction with their biotic and abiotic environment. We will also explore how state-of-the-art synthetic biology techniques can be used in crop improvement and biotechnology programmes to address food security challenges. Moreover, this course is about developing your soft and technical skills - we will work with you in activities from designing and analysing experiments to finding, evaluating, and presenting scientific information.By the end of the course, you are expected to have a broader understanding of how plants use their genetic information and signal transduction pathways to control plant growth and stress responses, and how this knowledge can be harnessed via the latest synthetic biology, gene editing and high-throughput sequencing technologies available to improve crops and tackle climate change.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 50%, Coursework 50%, Practical Exam 0%
Additional Assessment Information
This course is assessed by five in-course assignments and an exam.The successful completion of all pieces of course work is an essential requirement to pass this course.The assessed in-course work is made up of the following components: 2 Practical Reports, 1 MCQ Test, 1 Oral Presentation and 1 Bioinformatic Analysis Report.
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