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.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2023/24, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Semester 2
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 18, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 80 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 50 %, Coursework 50 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Class Test (50%). Presentations (30%) and participation in discussions (20%).
Feedback	Written feedback will be given for the class test. Oral feedback for the presentation.
No Exam Information

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.