BIO3302 Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (FOSCI)

Units 1.0 (Botany) Band 6

Pre-requisite: BIO1101 and BIO2201

Recommended Pre-Requisite: BIO2103 and BIO2202 and BIO2209

Synopsis

THIS COURSE IS OFFERED IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS ONLY. Students will be introduced to areas of current research in plant biotechnology and biochemistry. Topics include: plant tissue culture; secondary plant metabolites and their potential uses in biotechnology; environmental regulation of photosynthesis; and the effects of environmental stimuli on plant development. The importance of cell signalling mechanisms in response to environmental cues and the regulation of gene expression is emphasised. In the laboratory students gain practical experience in the application of tissue culture and gene transfer techniques to plant research.