(in Polish) Genetic diversity and sustainable plant improvement 2600-OG-EN-GD

The course introduces the students to the concept of genetic diversity found among plants. Students will be taught how the diversity within plant species contribute to the formation of different plant varieties.
The concepts of population genetics and quantitative genetics and how they apply to the improvement of plants will be discussed.
Students will be guided through searching for, extracting data, and analyzing information in relevant scientific literature related to the topic. The history of genetic plant improvement from old methods to more novel techniques will be discussed. Sustainability and the role played by genetic plant improvement in agriculture will be discussed.
Contemporary social, environmental, and economic issues related to the use of genetic plant improvement techniques will also be discussed.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in lectures 15 hrs - consultations- 5 hrs Self-study hours: - preparation for lectures 10 hrs - reading literature- 20 hrs - preparation for test- 10 hrs Altogether: 60 hrs (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Student has knowledge of genetic diversity among plant species W2: Student possesses basic knowledge of the concepts of population and quantitative genetics related to the crop improvement W3: Student is familiar with both traditional and modern techniques of genetic plant improvement as well as more novel approaches such as genome editing W4: Student is acquainted with the social, environmental, and economic implications of sustainable plant improvement

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Student is able to provide objective arguments regarding safety and social implications of sustainable plant improvement techniques U2: Student is capable of effective communication in English to both scientific and general audience U3: Student has basic skills in literature search and data extraction from literature sources. U4: Student can critically analyze and draw conclusions from scientific data

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Student understands the significance of ethical practices and safety issues in genetic plant improvement K2: Student identifies the social aspects of sustainability K3: Student participates in team-building exercises K4: Student can cooperate with team members from diverse backgrounds

Teaching methods

- informative lecture - participatory lecture - discussion

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture
- participatory lecture

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

None

Course coordinators

Agnieszka Pawełek

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods: single-choice test
Assessment criteria: Required threshold for a satisfactory grade - 55-60%, satisfactory plus - 61-70%, good - 71-80%, good plus 81-90%, very good - 91-100%.

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