Plant Molecular Biology

Code:

B4009

Acronym:

B4009

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Biology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Cell and Molecular Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:BCM	10	Official Study Plan until 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

 

The BMP unit aims to address some of the molecular specificities of plants, both in what concerns the development and cell physiology characteristic of these organisms, and in what concerns the molecular approaches used for their study. 

Learning outcomes and competences

 The student should acquire competences to:

i) interpret and understand the molecular processes involved in plant biology;

ii) survey and deepen specific aspects of plant biology, knowing how to use the available tools;

iii) formulate experimental strategies involving molecular methodologies for the study of problems from plant functional biology and for biotechnological applications;

iv) perform an analyze with criticism experimental approaches and respective interpretations in the area of plant functional biology;

v) understand and analyze with criticism plant biotechnological applications.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The BMP unit introduces plants as a study model and as a target for biotechnological applications, with an emphasis on the molecular methodologies used, from the techniques of molecular manipulation and transformation, to omic approaches and specific bioinformatics tools. Several case studies presented by the scientists who investigate them will be explored, and a special focus will be addressed to the present and future development of plant biotechnology.

Mandatory literature

Buchanan Bob B. 340; Biochemistry & molecular biology of plants. ISBN: 978-0-943088-39-6
Taiz Lincoln; Plant physiology. ISBN: 978-0-87893-866-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

The unit will be developed through: i) interactive presentations by coordinators and invited scientists, ii) presentation of scientific papers by the students, iv) execution of two advanced practicals. 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Prova oral	35,00
Trabalho escrito	35,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Total:	42,00

Eligibility for exams

Presentation of a project (A), written test (B), reports of the two practical activities (C).

Calculation formula of final grade

A = 35%, B = 35% e C = 30%

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