BO204 : Plant physiology1

Department

Department of Botany

Academic Program

Bachelor in Botany

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

BO102

Overview

• Introduce the student to the contents of the plant cell, colloidal solutions, their types, the phenomenon of plasmolysis, osmotic potentials and their role in the cell.• . Introduce the student to the water relations within the plant, the process of transpiration and its importance, and the methods of transfer of water and nutrients from the soil to the tissues of the plant.

Intended learning outcomes

ِA. Knowledge and understandingThe student knows the importance of the plant cell and its structure, colloidal solutions and their types, plasmosis, osmotic potential, and the role that osmosis plays in plant life.It explains the plant's relationship with water inside plant cells, the meaning and importance of transpiration, and the identification of wood tissues and fibers related to the movement of water.B. Mental skills:Describes the relationship between plants and water and between plants and soil.It proposes laboratory experiments to prove the role of root hairs in root absorption and pressure, and to prove the role of woody tissues in the transmission and ascent of plant sap.C. Practical and professional skills:The student's ability to use the information obtained through studying this course.Students acquire mental and intellectual skills to understand the course contents and their applicationsD. General and transferable skills1. Understanding the contents of the course helps the student in the practical applications of plant cultivation.2. Acquiring teamwork skills and demonstrating self-learning abilities.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, and the student evaluates them through oral and written tests.• The theoretical application in practice through cooperative learning, dialogue and discussion• Writing a worksheet.

Methods of assessments