ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Functional Biology
Areas: Plant Physiology
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
The objective of the course is for students to acquire the following skills:
- Distinguish plant diversity and the life cycle of plants.
- Apply their knowledge of the role of walls and membranes and of the transport mechanisms of xylem and phloem.
- Describe the processes of photosynthesis and photorespiration.
- Identify the basic processes of mineral nutrition and secondary metabolism.
- List the phytohormones and apply the knowledge of their roles in the regulation of different developmental stages.
- Identify photomorphogenesis and responses to biotic and abiotic stress.
LECTURES:
1. Plants: Diversity and introduction to functional genetics, 1h.
2. Transport: Water and chemical potential and membrane transport, 1.5 h.
3. Water: uptake in roots, transport in the xylem and regulation of stomata, 1.5 h.
4. Light: Electron transport chain and antennas 1.5 h.
5. Adaptation: Quality and intensity of light, 1.5 h.
6. Rubisco: Photosynthesis and photorespiration, 2h.
7. C4 and CAM: Alternative photosynthesis pathways, 1.5 h
8. Sugars: Synthesis of sucrose and starch and transport in the phloem, 1.5 h
9. Nutrients: Uptake and distribution, toxicity, and symbiosis, 1.5 h
10. Synthesis: Amino acids, Wall polysaccharides, Lipids, and secondary metabolites, 1.5 h
11. Messengers: Hormones and Peptides, 3h.
12. Receptors: Photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and chemoreceptors, 3h.
13. Development: Germination, growth, flowering, and fruiting, 3h.
14. Stress: Biotic and abiotic stress, 3h
LABORATORY:
Students will work 5 hours in the laboratory to complete the following activities:
1. Photosynthesis in isolated chloroplasts
2. Role of gibberellin in germination.
In scenario 3, in person laboratory classes will be replaced by additional exercises based on the analysis of protocols and results.
SEMINARS:
Interpretation and debate of experimental results related to the theoretical contents of the course.
TUTORIALS:
Resolution of student questions and review of exercises.
BASIC
Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Moller I. M. and Murphy, A. eds., 2015. Plant Physiology and Development. 6th ed. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates.
Buchanan, B., Gruissem, W. and Jones, R. eds., 2015. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of Plants. 2nd ed. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell.
Teaching Tools in plant Biology. http://www.plantcell.org/content/teaching-tools-plant-biology
SUPPLEMENTARY
Jones, R., Ougham, H., Thomas, H. and Waaland, S., 2012. The Molecular Life of Plants. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Smith, A.M., Coupland, G., Dolam, L., Harberd, N., Jones J., Martin, C., Sablowski, R. and Amey, A., 2010. Plant Biology. New York: Garland Science.
Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Moller I. M. and Murphy, A. eds., 2018. Fundamentals of plant physiology. Sinauer Associates - Oxford University Press
In this course the students will work on the following competencies:
BASIC AND GENERAL
CG1 - Know the most important concepts, methods and results of the different biotechnology branches.
CG2 - Apply the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired in the approach to problems and the search for solutions both in academic and professional contexts.
CG3 - Know how to obtain and interpret relevant information and results and to reach conclusions on topics related to biotechnology.
CG4 - Be able to transmit information both in writing and orally and to discuss ideas, problems and solutions related to biotechnology, before a general or specialized public.
CG5 - Study and learn autonomously, organizing time and resources, new information and techniques in biotechnology and acquire the ability to work as part of a team.
CB1 - That students have shown to know and understand information in an area of study that starts from a base of general secondary education, and is usually located at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes knowledge coming from the frontline of their field.
CB2 - That students can apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
CB3 - That students can gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include a consideration of relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB4 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized and non-specialized public.
CB5 - That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
TRANSVERSAL
CT1 – Integrative thinking and ability to approach problems from different perspectives.
CT2 - Search, process, analyze and synthesize information from various sources.
CT3 -Organize and plan their work.
CT4 -Interpret experimental results and identify consistent and inconsistent elements.
CT5 -Work as a team.
CT6 - Reason critically.
CT7 - Maintain an ethical commitment.
CT8 -Adapt to new situations (resilience).
SPECIFIC
CE3- Be familiar with and know how to apply instrumental techniques and protocols in a laboratory, applying the regulations and procedures related to safety and hygiene, waste management and quality control.
CE4- Have an integrated view of the inner workings of cells, including biomolecules, metabolism, gene expression, relationships between cellular compartments, as well as communication and cell signaling mechanisms.
Lectures will be taught in 27 sessions of one hour, with a periodicity of 2 hours per week during the second semester of the academic year. They will explain the basic concepts of the different sections of the course. Competencies developed: CG1, CG2, CG3, CB1, CB2, CB3, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT6, CE4.
In scenario 2, depending on the situation and the availability of infrastructure, lectures may be carried out partially (shifts) or fully online, preferentially using the Teams platform. In scenario 3 all lectures will be online. In the case of fully online lectures, pre-recorded classes will be provided and will be complemented with doubt-solving sessions by videoconference during the lecture class hours. In all scenarios, students will have recordings of the classes (audio or video).
Seminar classes will be taught in small groups during 12 sessions. In these classes, students must solve in common problems based on the interpretation of experimental results related to the syllabus. Competencies developed: CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5, CT6, CE4.
In scenario 2, depending on the situation and the availability of infrastructure, seminar classes may be carried out partially (shifts) or fully online, through videoconferences on the Teams platform. In scenario 3 seminars will be online.
In scenarios 1 and 2 laboratory classes will comprise 5 hours distributed in 2 sessions. Students must prepare an individual report that will include the analysis and discussion of the results. Competencies developed: CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT8, CE3.
In scenario 3, lab classes will be replaced by additional exercises based on the analysis of protocols and results that will be carried out through videoconferences in Teams.
Throughout the course there will be 2 tutorial session of 60 minutes in very small groups in which student questions will be solved and the results of the continuous evaluation will be reviewed and discussed. Competencies developed: CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT8, CE3, CE4.
The first tutorial will be online through Teams in all scenarios, the second will be in person or online depending on the situation.
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT EVALUATED:
It will be necessary to attend the 2 laboratory in order to present the lab report.
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE EVALUATED:
- Lab report (20% of the final grade). Competencies evaluated: CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT8, CE3.
It will be necessary to present a lab report and obtain a minimum grade of 4 out of 10 to take the final exam. In case of obtaining a grade of at least 5 and failing the subject, it will not be necessary to repeat the laboratory and the grade of the report will be maintained for the following two years. For evaluation purposes students will be considered not evaluated if they do not deliver the lab report.
- Continuous assessment quizzes (20% of the final grade). Competencies assessed: CG1, CG2, CG3, CG5, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT6, CE4.
They will be carried out during the seminars preferably in person. If the seminars are conducted online, the quizzes will also be conducted online. A minimum grade of 4 out of 10 will be required to sit for the final exam.
- Cumulative final exam (50% of the final grade). Competencies evaluated: CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT6, CE4.
In the final exam students will have to solve problems similar to those that will be presented in seminars and laboratory classes. During the final exam student will be able to consult class notes. It will be preferentially in person. In scenario 3 or in case in person exams are not allowed in scenario 2, it will be done online.
NON-REQUIRED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE EVALUATED:
- Midterm exam (10% of the final grade). Competencies evaluated: The same as in the final exam.
The partial exam will be similar to the final exam and aims to familiarize students with this type of test. It will be preferentially in person. In scenario 3 or in case in person exams are not allowed in scenario 2, it will be done online.
WORK IN THE CLASSROOM:
- Lectures: 27 hours
- Interactive seminars: 12 hours
- Laboratory classes: 10 hours
- Tutorials in small groups: 2 hours
- Final exam: 3 hours
PERSONAL STUDENT WORK:
- Individual study and preparation of the lab report: 96 hours
TOTAL WORK HOURS: 150 HOURS
- It is advisable to study the subject during the whole course.
- It is highly recommended to participate actively in the seminar sessions since the exercises that will be solved will be similar to those of the partial and final exams.
- It is important to organize the class notes so that they can be consulated efficiently during the seminars and exams.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
In scenarios 2 and 3, Microsoft Teams will be used preferentially to communicate with the students.
In scenario 2, depending on the situation and the availability of infrastructure, lectures may be carried out partially (shifts) or fully online, preferentially using the Teams platform. In scenario 3 all lectures will be online. In the case of fully online lectures, pre-recorded classes will be provided and will be complemented with doubt-solving sessions by videoconference during the lecture class hours. In all scenarios, students will have recordings of the classes (audio or video).
In scenario 2, depending on the situation and the availability of infrastructure, seminar classes may be carried out partially (shifts) or fully online, through videoconferences on the Teams platform. In scenario 3 seminars will be online.
In scenario 3, lab classes will be replaced by additional exercises based on the analysis of protocols and results that will be carried out through videoconferences in Teams.
The first tutorial will be online through Teams in all scenarios, the second will be in person or online depending on the situation.
Continous assessment quizzes will be carried out during the seminars preferably in person. If the seminars are conducted online, the questionnaires will also be conducted online. A minimum grade of 4 out of 10 will be required to sit for the final exam.
The final exam will be preferentially in person. In scenario 3 or in case in person exams are not allowed in scenario 2, it will be done online.
The midterm exam will be preferentially in person. In scenario 3 or in case in person exams are not allowed in scenario 2, it will be done online.
Javier Sampedro Jiménez
- Department
- Functional Biology
- Area
- Plant Physiology
- Phone
- 881813113
- javier.sampedro [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
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| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
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| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
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| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /CLIS_02 | Spanish | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
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| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Spanish | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 05.24.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 05.24.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |
| 07.13.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 07.13.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |