APS216 Plant, Cell and Environment (10 credits)

Year Running: 2016/2017

Credit level: F5

Pre-requisites		APS119 APS137
		APS119 or APS137
Pre-requisites for		APS355 (when the module is running)
Pre Uni Qualification		A-Level Biology or Equivalent Scientific Qualification

Description

Plants differ from many other organisms in that their growth and development is highly tuned to the environment. This course examines how plants respond to diverse environmental factors (focussing on light, water, temperature and disease) integrating developmental, biochemical and physiological studies. We explore the processes that control photomorphogenesis from seed germination through to flowering, responses to extremes of temperature and defence responses to pests and disease.Plants differ from many other organisms in that their growth and development is highly tuned to the environment. This course examines how plants respond to environmental factors.

Reading List

Please click here for reading list.

Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	80.5
Lecture	18.0
Other	1.5

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	1.5	100 %	S2

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.