Plant Science module (BS32040)
You will be introduced to plant and crop biology. This covers plant evolution, development, genetics, environmental responses and the latest advances in plant biotechnology for food security
Crop Science and Biotechnology for Food Security gives you a wide-ranging view of plant biology, from evolutionary history to cutting-edge biotechnology. You will cover plant development, the genetics and genomics of crops, how plants adapt to environmental stress, and how plants interact with soil microbes and pathogens. The module brings these topics together through case study discussions on crop improvement. You will visit Dundee Botanic Gardens and the James Hutton Institute as part of the teaching programme, gaining hands-on experience with living plant material in specialist environments.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
- Explore plant evolution, domestication genetics and the principles of crop development
- Examine how plants respond to light, abiotic stress and microbial interactions
- Investigate advances in plant genomics, biotechnology and crop improvement strategies
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the evolutionary history of plants and the consequences of domestication for agriculture
- Apply understanding of plant genetics and genomics to crop improvement challenges
- Critically assess relevant scientific literature in plant and crop science
Assignments / assessments
Written examination via Exam Online (60%)
Problem-based learning assignment (40%)
Teaching methods / timetable
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Problem-based learning exercises
The module includes visits to Dundee Botanic Gardens and the James Hutton Institute.
Courses
This module is available on the following courses:
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