Syllabus:
Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Breeding N, 15 credits
The course is discontinued
Swedish name:
Växtbioteknik och molekylär förädling N
This syllabus is valid:
2019-01-14
and until further notice
Course code:
5BI070
Credit points:
15
Education level:
Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Molecular Biology: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale:
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department:
Department of Plant Physiology
Established by:
Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2019-06-04
Contents
The course offers knowledge in plant biotechnological methodology as well as modern plant and forest tree breeding. Methods such as plants as production systems and transgene technology, are used. Emphasis is on biotechnology and molecular breeding of forest tree species but examples are also taken from agriculture. In addition to the potential of plant biotechnology, the course highlights ethical and legal aspects as well as ecological considerations associated with these technologies.
Required Knowledge
15 ECTS Chemistry and 60 credits in Biology, including 30 credits in plant biology and cell- and molecular biology.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.