Teaching Responsibility
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LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
4503YAUBIO-JAN-PAR
Aims
Plant physiology is a science that studies the law of plant life activity. Plant life activity is a comprehensive process of substance metabolism, energy transformation, morphogenesis, information transmission and type variation.
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic theories and concepts of plant physiology and explores new progress of modern plant physiology and agricultural production. Through practical experiments, students will have the opportunity to master the basic theory and experimental technology of plant physiology.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the basic theory and concept of plant physiology.
2.
Describe the application of plant physiology to plant research and agricultural production by contact with the actual agricultural production.
3.
Demonstrate the basic experimental principles and techniques of plant physiology.
4.
Analyse and solve problems and develop preliminary scientific research ability.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module covers plant physiology including the structure and function of plant cells, water metabolism , mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, transportation and distribution of organic matter in plants, active substance of plants, vegetative growth of plants, reproductive physiology of plants, physiology of maturation and ageing of plants, and physiology of adversity of plants. Practicals include basic experiments in water, mineral, photosynthesis, respiration, growth, senescence, resistance, growth determination, stress resistance identification and other scientific research simulation training.
Additional Information:The module is for students to develop an understanding of the biotechnology developments, principles and application in physiology. Students will also develop basic practical skills in plant physiology.