Course code: BIO-3131

Molecular Biology of Plants

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Semester / Year Autumn 2009
Credits 10
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BIO-3131 Molecular Biology of Plants - 10 ects
The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-2104 Plant Structure and Function, BIO-3132 Techniques in Plant Biotechnology
Course contents
BIO-3131 will give an in depth discussion of molecular aspects of plant structure, function, development and evolution. Gene regulation during development and adaptation to biotic and abiotic factors will be emphasised. The use of transgenic plants to study plant functions, and safety concerns in the use of gene modified plants will be discussed.
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.
Teaching methods
Lectures/seminars 30 hours, colloquiums 10 hours.
Assessment methods
4 h written exam at semester end. Letter grades, A-F.
Course overlap
BIO-357 Molecular biology of plants (theory part) 9
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request


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