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BCH 718

Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Plant molecular and biochemical processes with strategies for crop improvement using biotechnological approaches.

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • design experimental strategies to understand plant biochemistry, cell biology, physiological responses, and biotechnological applications and approaches to explore fundamental questions about the operation of plant cellular function through written examinations.
  • demonstrate skills in the critical evaluation of modern plant biology experimental design and best practices through readings from the primary literature and oral and written summaries.
  • demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced topics in plant biology and biotechnology and the ability to effectively lead a discussion about a specific area of research through oral presentations and in-depth discussions.
  • demonstrate ability to critically evaluate and debate issues pertaining to the modern application of plant biotechnologies through written position papers and oral debates.