Module: Physiology and Biochemistry of Crops (3302-440)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Uwe Ludewig (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Crop Sciences - Plant Breeding and Seed Science (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, elective
• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Bioeconomy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Bioeconomy (starting WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.04.2017)
  3. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

Molecular Plant Nutrition (3302-480) From Genes to Transgenic plants (3503-450) Methods in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (3302-500)

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basic knowledge in biochemistry and physiology, genetics

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Final examination:

Written exam (100 %)

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing the module, students have profound knowledge in basic and special selected aspects of the molecular biochemistry and physiology.
Particularly, they are able to illustrate the energy metabolism and plant metabolism. Further, students know the analogies and similarities to animal systems and biochemical principles and molecules of the primary and secondary metabolism and their structure. They are familiar with experimental methods and their significance. Students are acquainted with e.g.
- Energy metabolism
- Redox metabolism
- Signal transduction, light perception and use
- Regulation of flowering
- Molecular and physiological aspects of plant mineral nutrition
- Structure and function of plant immune system
- Molecular components of biotic and abiotic stress responses
- Molecular regulation of phytohormone regulation
- Biochemical basis of stress tolerance

In the accompanying training lectures, students are enabled to apply their knowledge in research questions and train to answer exam questions.

Key competences:

During preparation for the exam and while preparing and following up on lectures, students enhance their organizational skills, self-reliance and time management. They learn and practice critical and analytical thinking during the lecture and exercise lessons, while discussing about science improves their scientific articulateness.

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