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Course code: BŻS10053o14Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Basics of Biotechnology
Major: Food Safety
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 6
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 45 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. inż. Renata Galek
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: A student hasknowledge of the achievements in improving crop varieties through the use of biotechnological techniques (BZ_W12).Heis able to explain theprocess of forming new species by combining different genomes and polyploidization based on the example of wheat evolution (BZ_W13). He understands the benefits of the use of molecular markers to mass selection (MAS) to make easier and facilitate the identification of desirable genotypes in the process of plant breeding. He knowsthe need forthe use of in vitro culture and haploidyzation process to obtaining haploids and doubled haploid lines in streamlining the process of breeding (BZ_W13, BZ_W14). A student has an extended knowledge in intellectual property protection and can make use of opportunities to increase the value of crops produce by getting GMO. A studentunderstands the necessity to protect biodiversity and agro-ecosystems (BZ_W12;BZ_W14). Skills: Student is able to assess the usefulness of the biotechnological techniques for the create new crops varieties (BZ_U05). Heis able to perform under the guidance of mentor simple research task related to induce in vitro culture and the use of MAS markers in breeding new varieties (BZ_U04). A student has the ability to demonstrate the methods of obtaining genetically modified plants and using them in agricultural practice. He is able to suggest ways to identify them (BZ_U06).
Competences: Student is able to assess the suitability of methods used in biotechnology for improving new cultivar. He understands the changes that occur at different stages of plant development in the application of different methods (BZ_K05,BZ_K06).Working in the laboratory, in a team a student is fully responsible for the equipment entrusted to him. He understands and respects the safety rule and work hygiene (BZ_K03).Properly identify and resolve the dilemmas associated with GMO (BZ_K05).
Prerequisites: Chemistry, botany, genetics
Course content: As part of the course students will be acquainted with the achievements in the field of plant biotechnology, taking specific note of the benefits of using these methods in plant breeding. Students will learn different techniques used in vitro culture and capabilities to accelerate and simplify the selection, as well as the benefits of the use of molecular markers in agricultural and horticultural practice. Students know how to receive and use genetically modified plants.
Recommended literature: 1. Malepszy S. Biotechnologia roślin, PWN, Warszawa 2001. 2. Malepszy S. Biotechnologia roślin, PWN, Warszawa 2009. 3. Woźny A., Przybył K. Komórki roślinne w warunkach stresu. Tom II. Komórki in vitro. Wyd. Naukowe UAM w Poznaniu, 2004. 4. Michalik B. Hodowla roślin z elementami genetyki i biotechnologii. PWRiL, 2009.
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