Plant Physiology (BIO 308)

2024 Spring
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Mol.Bio.Genetic&Bioengin.(BIO)
3
6/7 ECTS (for students admitted in the 2013-14 Academic Year or following years)
Devrim Coşkun devrim.coskun@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
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Formal lecture,Field work/field study/on-the-job,Laboratory
Interactive,Learner centered,Communicative,Discussion based learning,Project based learning
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CONTENT

Lecture topics will include plant structure and cell biology; photosynthesis and related process; dark respiration; phloem transport of assimilates and yield formation; growth and development, plant hormones; plant water relations; uptake, transport and functions of mineral nutrients; nitrogen metabolism and nitrogen fixation; leaf senescence and programmed cell death ; plant responses to environmental stresses; applications of genetic engineering in agriculture.

OBJECTIVE

To provide an introduction to basic principles of plant function with emphasis on photosynthesis, distribution of photo- assimilates and mineral nutrition, sink-source relation, yield formation and stress physiology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • At the end of his course, the students are expected to be able to describe the basic processes in plant physiology including water balance, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition and stress responses among others.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES


1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 3

2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 2

3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4

4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 3

5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 3


1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 4

2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 4

3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 4

4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 5

5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 4

6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 4

7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 4

8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Final 35
Midterm 30
Presentation 15
Other 20

RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS

Textbook

Taiz & Zeiger, Plant Physiology, Sinauer, Sunderland, MA

Marschner's Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants, Elsevier

Readings

Course slides updates annually