| Course Name: |
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY |
| Code |
Regular Semester |
Theoretical |
Practical |
Credits |
ECTS |
| BIO 407 |
7 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
| Name of Lecturer(s): |
Saber Wasman |
| Teaching Assistant: |
M.Shnyar |
| Course Language: |
English |
| Course Type: |
Main |
| Office Hours |
Monday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Contact Email: |
[email protected]
Tel:07504601381 |
| Teacher’s academic profile: |
BSc Plant Production MSc Plant Allelopathy PhD Plant Physiology |
| Course Objectives: |
The main objective is to gain an understanding of some of the processes that are important to the normal functioning of plants. Although many of these processes are common to algae, fungi, and nonvascular plants (such as photosynthesis and mineral nutrition), the physiology of the flowering plants (angiosperms) will be emphasized. By the end of the semester, we should all have a good idea, at least generally, of how plants work. Because many aspects of physiology, such as respiration, enzyme action, and water relations, are shared by all organisms, much of what we study here applies not only to plants but also to animals. Thus, this course will be of value not only to those with a strong interest in botany but to biology students in general. |
| Course Description (Course overview): |
The course will discuss and explore the plant physiology, the way by which plant grow and develop, the mechanisms and secrets behind every plant activity. The systems that drive the plant to adapt, live, and reproduce in all aspects of biology. Inclusion of relevant and promising research of the area. Agricultural plants and human related plants are to be examined and traversed to indulge students’ knowledge toward this sort of life around them. The course will include lectures and theoretical details along with laboratory related experiments and clarification. |
COURSE CONTENT
| Week |
Hour |
Date |
Topic |
| 1 |
2 |
2-6/10/2022 |
Introduction to Plant Physiology |
| 2 |
2 |
9-13/10/2022 |
Introduction to Plant Physiology |
|
| 3 |
2 |
16-20/10/2022 |
History of Plant Physiology |
| 4 |
2 |
23-27/10/2022 |
Plant Tissue |
|
| 5 |
2 |
30/10-3/11/2022 |
Plant Organ and Tissue |
| 6 |
2 |
6-10/11/2022 |
Plant Water Relations |
|
| 7 |
2 |
13-17/11/2022 |
Midterm Exam |
| 8 |
2 |
20-24/11/2022 |
Water Movement |
|
| 9 |
2 |
27/11-1/12/2022 |
Water balance of plants |
| 10 |
2 |
4-8/12/2022 |
Plant Transpiration |
|
| 11 |
2 |
11-15/12/2022 |
Plant Transpiration |
| 12 |
2 |
18-22/12/2022 |
Plant Growth Hormones |
|
| 13 |
2 |
25-29/12/2022 |
Plant Respiration (Glycolysis) |
| 14 |
2 |
1-5/1/2023 |
Plant Respiration (Citric acid cycle, Electronic transport chain) |
|
| 15 |
2 |
8-12/1/2023 |
Final Exam |
| 16 |
2 |
15-19/1/2023 |
Final Exam |
|
|
COURSE/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
|
|
| 1 |
Giving the students increased knowledge of metabolism, physiology and structure |
| 2 |
Providing better understanding of regulation of growth and development and influence of environment |
| 3 |
The students will be given an introduction to basic principles of plant function, primarily covering physical processes in plants, metabolism, secondary products, and cell physiology |
| 4 |
Gaining an appreciation of the metabolic and physiological processes unique to plants |
|
COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
(Blank : no contribution, I: Introduction, P: Profecient, A: Advanced )
|
Program Learning Outcomes |
Cont. |
| 1 |
Write accurately and clearly about biology topics that conform to the scientific conventions of that field. |
P |
| 2 |
Describe the molecular components of living things, their heredity transformations and the main concerns in these biological process |
|
| 3 |
Identify and analyze the microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and virus and their roles in nature. |
|
| 4 |
Characterize the features of plant organs/tissues/cells/organelles involved in cellular respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction and growth. |
I |
| 5 |
Describe the micro and macro anatomy of the living systems and recognize the relationship between structure and function at all biological systems and levels. |
P |
| 6 |
Apply safety and proper techniques in the laboratory, and report the results of conducted experiments. |
P |
| 7 |
Use appropriate methods and techniques to improve their students’ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving skills. |
|
| 8 |
Effectively organize and manage classrooms. |
|
| 9 |
Use required methods and techniques for student-centered teaching by considering individual and cultural differences of students. |
P |
| 10 |
Develop research studies that applies quantitative or qualitative research methods that address research questions in the field. |
|
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| Prerequisites (Course Reading List and References): |
1. V.K. Jian. (2008). Fundamental of Plant Physiology. 11 Revised Edition. 2. Hopkins, G. William &Norman, P.A.Huner (2004). An introduction to Plant 3. Nath, Ravindra. (2003). Principles of Modern Botany, Kalyani Publishers. 4. Raven, Peter.H., Ray,F.Evert,&Susan, E. Eichhom.(1999) Biology of Plants. 5. Sharma, Rajni. (2004). An introduction to plant physiology. Campus Books. 6. Taiz, Lincoln &Eduardo Zeiger. (2006). Plant Physiology. Sinauer Associates.inc S.Chand & Company Ltd. Newdelhi India Physiology. John Wiley &son\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s.USA. Delhi. India W.H.Freeman and company publishers. USA International. New Delhi. India. publishers.USA. |
| Student’s obligation (Special Requirements): |
Students need to attend 80% or more the classes Students require to take quiz, midterm, and final exam. |
| Weekly Laboratory/Practice Plan: |
| Week |
Hour |
Date |
Topics |
| 1 |
2 |
2-6/10/2022 |
Introduction to Plant Physiology lab |
| 2 |
2 |
9-13/10/2022 |
Plant Cell |
|
| 3 |
2 |
16-20/10/2022 |
Plant Cell |
| 4 |
2 |
23-27/10/2022 |
Plant Tissue |
|
| 5 |
2 |
30/10-3/11/2022 |
Plant Tissue |
| 6 |
2 |
6-10/11/2022 |
Plant Water Relations |
|
| 7 |
2 |
13-17/11/2022 |
Water balance of plants |
| 8 |
2 |
20-24/11/2022 |
midterm |
|
| 9 |
2 |
27/11-1/12/2022 |
Plant Growth Hormones |
| 10 |
2 |
4-8/12/2022 |
Plant Growth Hormones |
|
| 11 |
2 |
11-15/12/2022 |
Plant Respiration (Glycolysis) |
| 12 |
2 |
18-22/12/2022 |
Plant Respiration (Glycolysis) |
|
| 13 |
2 |
25-29/12/2022 |
Plant Respiration (Citric acid cycle, Electronic transport chain) |
| 14 |
2 |
1-5/1/2023 |
Plant Respiration (Citric acid cycle, Electronic transport chain) |
|
| 15 |
2 |
8-12/1/2023 |
Final Exam |
| 16 |
2 |
15-19/1/2023 |
Final Exam |
|
|
| Course Book/Textbook: |
The course is comprised of both lecture and lab components, and students attendance is required in each. During the lectures, the concepts and supporting observations will be presented, in conjunction with assigned readings from the text. The lab component will give the student opportunity to explore concepts about plant growth and to ask and attempt to answer some of your own questions about plant physiology. |
| Other Course Materials/References: |
1. V.K. Jian. (2008). Fundamental of Plant Physiology. 11 Revised Edition. 2. Hopkins, G. William &Norman, P.A.Huner (2004). An introduction to Plant 3. Nath, Ravindra. (2003). Principles of Modern Botany, Kalyani Publishers. 4. Raven, Peter.H., Ray,F.Evert,&Susan, E. Eichhom.(1999) Biology of Plants. 5. Sharma, Rajni. (2004). An introduction to plant physiology. Campus Books. 6. Taiz, Lincoln &Eduardo Zeiger. (2006). Plant Physiology. Sinauer Associates.inc S.Chand & Company Ltd. Newdelhi India Physiology. John Wiley &son’s.USA. Delhi. India W.H.Freeman and company publishers. USA International. New Delhi. India. publishers.USA. |
| Teaching Methods (Forms of Teaching): |
Lectures, Practical sessions, Presentation, , , |
COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA
| Method |
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Participation |
1 |
5 |
| Quiz |
2 |
5 |
| Midterm Exam |
1 |
20 |
| Laboratory |
1 |
15 |
| Practical Exam |
1 |
10 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
40 |
| Total |
100 |
|
Examinations: True-False, Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choices, Short Answers, , , |
|
| Extra Notes:
|
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT) WORKLOAD
| Activities |
Quantity |
Workload Hours for 1 quantity* |
Total Workload |
| Theoretical Hours |
16 |
2 |
32 |
| Practical Hours |
16 |
2 |
16 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Participation |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Quiz |
2 |
10 |
20 |
| Midterm Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Practical Exam |
1 |
|
0 |
| Total Workload |
128 |
| ECTS Credit (Total workload/25) |
5 |
|
