Course Details
Country:
Turkey
Institution:
Sabanci University
Course Title:
Plant Physiology
Course Number:
BIO 308
Course Description:
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.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
BIOL 340
Course URL:
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Attachment Files:
BIO 308 - Plant Physiology (Spring 2025) - Course Syllabus.pdf
