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Course code: AGS10014o14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Plant physiology with biochemistry elements
Major: (Agrobiznes)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 7
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: Dr hab. Edward Grzyś
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: The student gets knowledge of the basic physiological and biochemical processes responsible for the functioning of the cell and the organism as a whole. He knows basic groups of transformations occurring chemical compounds in plants. It has a basic knowledge of the biochemistry and physiology of plants necessary to understand and describe depending on the level of cells, tissues and organisms. Skills: Has the ability to find, understand, analyze and use information, to the rights of intellectual property. Performs under the direction of supervisor or research tasks simple design of broadly understood agriculture. Is able to interpret results and draw conclusions. Recognizes the biological hazards specific to agricultural production. Is able to assess the environmental effects of fertilizers and pesticides.

Competences: Social competences: The student can work individual and group taking different roles. Is able to manage a team, taking responsibility for the results of his work. Respects the principles of health and safety in plant production and has the responsibility for personnel and equipment entrusted.

Prerequisites: Chemistry, Botany

Course content: Amino acids, proteins, nucleotides, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids: structure and function. Enzymes: structure, kinetics, regulation of activity. The genetic code. Replication. Transcription. Translation. Regulation of gene expression. Respiration. Biological membranes. Water in the life of the plant. Diffusion. Osmosis. Collection and transport of water (active and passive transport). Release of water through the plant. Mineral nutrition of plants - the physiological function of macro- and micronutrients, nutrient uptake. Photosynthesis. Plants C3, C4, CAM. Photorespiration. Growth regulators. Growth and development of plants.

Recommended literature: Bielecki K., Demczuk A., Grzyś E., Sacała E. 2001. Ćwiczenia z fizjologii i biochemii roślin. Hames B. D., Hooper N. 2007. Biochemia. Krótkie wykłady. PWN, Warszawa. Kączkowski J. 2006. Podstawy biochemii. Wyd. IV, WNT, Warszawa. Kopcewicz J., Lewak S. 2002. Fizjologia roślin, PWN. Warszawa. Kozłowska M. 2007. Fizjologia roślin. PWRiL. Poznań.

Assessment methods: Knowledge: written exam Skills: Assessment of skills for performing simple tasks of research on the biochemical and physiological processes in plants. Social competence: To evaluate the accuracy of the interpretation of the results.

Comment: Laboratory classes are divided on several modules. Participation in the laboratory assignments is obligatory. For each laboratory module students write laboratory reports. All the modules must be approved in order to pass the course.