Plant biology
.Module Description
- Module Goals
This module aims to make the student be able to:
- characterize the living world
- illustrate the structure of plant cell and understand its molecular organization
- study the chemical structure of protoplasm
- identify the most important physical properties of protoplasm
- understand metabolic mechanisms in living cells
- explain genetics and plant evolution
- study the morphology and anatomy of higher plants.
- Assessment Methods
Midterm test + homework + final term exam.
- Module Syllabus
General introduction and properties of living organisms
Structure of plant cell
Chemical composition of protoplasm
Physical characteristics of protoplasm
Metabolism of living cells
Exchange of energy and water
Genetics and plant evolution
Forms of plant reproduction and generation succession
Cellular and tissue culture
Physiology of plant growth
Morphological and anatomical study of higher plant
Plant diversity and the environment
Plant adaptation