Undergraduate Course: Plant Growth and Development (PLSC10024)
Course Outline
School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | Plant growth and development are inextricable linked as plant meristems and organs maintain growth activity throughout the lifecycle. |
Course description |
In this course we will dissect the processes by which plants control and execute growth and development. We aim to strike a balance between the metabolic process underpinning growth and development and the regulatory pathways that control them.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Students will gain an appreciation of the molecular-genetic basis for plant growth and Students will critically evaluate scientific papers.
- Students will sharpen skills to communicate and discuss complex issues both orally and in writing.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | PLSCPlaGrow |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Justin Goodrich
Tel: (0131 6)50 7032
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Course secretary | Ms Karen Sutherland
Tel: (0131 6)51 3404
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