Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Module Offerings
6502YAUBIO-JAN-PAR
Aims
The aim of the module is for students to develop an understanding of the importance and basic principles of plant biotechnology. Students will develop an understanding of the basic principles and techniques of plant molecular pharming and it's application in the production of pharmaceuticals for medicine and secondary metabolites for industry. The module also aims to develop students' understanding of the potential of plant biotechnology in the improvement of crop yield and nutrition value, and in protection of the environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Outline the history and explain the importance of plant biotechnology.
2.
Describe the principles and process of plant tissue and cell culture.
3.
Explain how and why the plant transformation and genetic engineering could be achieved.
4.
Discuss how plant genetic modification can be utilised to increase crop yield and nutrition.
5.
Discuss how plant genetic modification can be utilised to preserve plant diversity.
6.
Evaluate the strategies to produce biofuels through plant biotechnology.
7.
Discuss how plant biotechnology could be utilised in reduction of fertiliser and pesticide in agriculture.
8.
Discuss how plant genetic modification can be utilised to produce pharmaceuticals for treatment of cancer and other diseases.
9.
Discuss how plant biotechnology could be utilised in the production of valuable industrial biomaterials.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module will cover plant biotechnology including plant tissue and cell culture, plant genetic engineering and their potential applications in crop improvement. The module will also cover increased yields and nutrition values of crops, reduction in fertiliser and pesticide use, biofuel production, pharmaceuticals and biomaterials.
Additional Information:The module is for students to develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of plant biotechnology, and applications in crop improvement, and in the pharmaceutical and biomaterial industry.