(in Polish) Plant ecophysiology 2600-OG-EN-PE

Complete description of the subject

- Tasks of plant ecophysiology and basic research methods.
- Basic concepts and definitions, classification of environmental factors, typical plant responses to stress.
- Ecophysiological importance of solar radiation: solar radiation as an energy source, qualitative and quantitative characteristics of solar radiation, radiation balance and heat transfer; physiological, chemical and structural adaptations of plants to various light conditions
- Environmental conditions of the photosynthesis process - the role of light radiation, carbon dioxide and temperature; plant sensitivity to oxidative stress; diurnal and annual course of photosynthesis, assimilation management.
- Radiation and temperature: heat relations in the habitat, temperature of individual parts of plants, physiological resistance to temperature changes, temperature and plant development.
- Ecological types of water management - tolerance to dehydration, plants gaining, saving and accumulating water; water: water uptake and conduction in plants, transpiration, water management.
- Other environmental factors: pH values, nutrients and minerals (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, macro and micronutrients), soil salt content, harmful substances (abiotic stress and anthropogenic stressors).
- The interaction of environmental factors.

Total student workload

Total student workload Contact hours with teacher: - participation in laboratories - 15 hrs - consultations - 5 hrs Self-study hours: - preparation for laboratories - 5 hrs - preparation for test - 5 hrs

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Learning outcomes - knowledge K01 - student recognizes and lists the environmental factors influencing plant growth and development K02 - student explains biological concepts as well as relations and dependencies between physiology and ecology K03 - student indicates the basic methods used in the study of physicochemical properties of organisms K04 - student describes and explains the phenomena occurring in organisms in response to external factors

Learning outcomes - skills

Learning outcomes - skills S01 - student uses the available laboratory equipment S02 - student prepares and performs research experiments S03 - student analyzes the obtained results and, on the basis of them, formulates appropriate conclusions S04 - student is able to apply theoretical knowledge in laboratory practice

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Learning outcomes - social competencies SC01 - student understands the need to expand knowledge SC02 - student rationally and critically approaches information obtained from scientific literature, the Internet, and other mass media sources, as well as common beliefs relating to biological sciences SC03 - student is responsible for the entrusted scientific equipment and apparatus SC04 - student is capable of teamwork

Teaching methods

Teaching methods Laboratory: illustrative and research based on written instructions; students carry out tasks individually or in pairs; classes are conducted in a group of 8-12 students, because it is required by methodology of experiments: access to laboratory equipment and devices, and work with chemical reagents.

Exploratory teaching methods

- practical
- experimental
- observation
- laboratory

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

Prerequisites none

Course coordinators

Adriana Szmidt-Jaworska

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods & criteria

Passing Laboratory: the condition for obtaining a pass is attendance at all classes; written report covering the subject of the class or multiple choice test (60%), continuous assessment (current preparation of students for classes and studies (30%), active participation (10%).
Required threshold for a satisfactory grade - 55-60%, satisfactory plus - 61 -70%, good - 71-80%, good plus 81-90%, very good - 91-100%.

Practical placement

Work placement

not applicable

Bibliography

Plant Ecophysiology L. De Kok, M.J.Hawkesford, Springer, 2017

Additional information

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