HORT30390 Plant Biotechnology & Micropro

Academic Year 2023/2024

Plant biotechnology represents a significant advance in plant science for food and environmental plant production, which has never been more important with a burgeoning global population. In this 7-week module, students will be taught the history of plant biotechnology and micropropagation of plant material, with a view to future applications for plant-based food production. Module content will include: totipotency in plant cells; in vitro cultivation of cells and tissues; plant regeneration from single cells; plant hormones to induce roots and shoots; acclimation of in vitro plants to external environment; importance of aseptic techniques; and use of plant bioreactors. Methodologies will include training in aseptic tissue culture for the purpose of plant propagation, and production of propagules.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
Understand the application of plant biotechnology for plant production
Recognise the importance of plant totipotency and the scientific basis of in vitro micropropagation
Correctly apply micropropagation techniques in a laboratory setting
Produce aseptic plant propagules
Critically discuss the future role of biotechnology in producing food for a growing global population

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

14
Laboratories

30
Field Trip/External Visits

7
Autonomous Student Learning

49
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; lab work; student project. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End of Trimester Examination

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

60
Lab Report: Laboratory and field trip reports

 Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Caroline Elliott-Kingston Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Mon 11:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
Spring