1 Course Guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 00 COURSE GUIDE Universidad Católica de Valencia PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2º YEAR - BIOTECHNOLOGY
2 Course guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 0 COURSE GUIDE TO PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Year 2016-17 SUBJECT: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY ECTS 6 Field: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 6 Module: FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY 36 Type of learning: Obligatory Professors: Carmen Fagoaga García YEAR: 2 Semester: 1º Department: Experimental Science and Mathematics E-mail: carmen.fagoaga@ucv.es SUBJECT ORGANIZATION FOUNDATIONS OF BIOLOGY Nº ECTS: 18 Duration and temporal location within the curriculum: The module is offered to the student in 1 st and 2 nd courses. The field Cellular Biology, is offered in first course. Subjects and Courses Subject ECTS Courses ECTS Course/ semester Biology 12 Animal and plant Biology 6 1/1 Cell Biology 6 1/2 Animal Physiology 6 Animal Physiology 6 2/2
3 Course Guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 00 Plant Physiology 6 Plant Physiology 6 2/1 Microbiology 6 Microbiology 6 2/1 Virology 6 Virology 6 3/2 COURSE GUIDE TO THE SUBJECT: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Prerequisites: none GENERAL GOALS As a result of this course the students will: a. Know the plant cell and anatomic plant structure. b. Get a global view of how plants exert their basic vital functions and how these are regulated by endogenous and exogenous factors. c. Discover the molecular basis for the main plant physiological processes. d. Verify at the laboratory the basic physiological processes and get in touch with the most common laboratory techniques associated with plant physiology experimental work. e. Be able to develop a brief scientific report after research results obtained at the laboratory. f. Be able to correctly plan, perform and analyze experiments related to plant physiology. g. Develop search abilities and information analysis skills to be able to study in depth a precise topic. COMPETENCES OR SKILLS Competence measuring scale 1 2 3 4 CG01 - Capacity to analyze and synthesize CB1 - Students acquire and understand knowledge in their field of study based on general secondary education but usually reaching a level that, although supported on advanced text books, also includes aspects involving state-of-the-art knowledge specific to their area. CB2 - Students are able to apply knowledge to their work in a professional way and have the competences enabling them to state and defend views and opinions as well as perform problem-solving tasks in their field of study.
4 Course guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 0 CB3 - Students are able to collect and interpret relevant data (generally in their field of study) and give opinions that involve reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. CB4 - Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized or non-specialized audience. CB5 - Students develop the necessary learning skills to undertake further studies with a high level of autonomy. CT02 - Capacity to organize and plan CT03 - Mastering Spanish oral and written communication CT05 - Knowing and applying Basic ITC skills related to Biotechnology. CT06 - Capacity to manage information (capacity to look for and analyze information coming from different types of sources) CT07 - Problem solving CT08 Decision making CT09 - Capacity to work in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team CT10 - Interpersonal skills CT11 - Understanding multicultural and diverse environment CT12 - Critical and self-critical capacity CT13 - Ethics CT14 - Capacity to learn CT15 - Capacity to adapt to new situations CT16 - Capacity to produce new ideas (creativity) CT17 - Leadership abilities CT18 - Taking initiatives and enterprising spirit CT19 - Capacity to apply theoretical knowledge CT20 - Research skills CT21 - Sensitivity to environmental issues
5 Course Guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 00 CE22 - Knowing and understanding contents, principles and theories related to biotechnology CE23 - Knowing how to use laboratory equipment and to carry out basic operations for each discipline including: safety measures, handling, waste disposal and activity register CE24 - Knowing basic and instrument laboratory techniques in the different areas of biotechnology CE25 - Knowing how to analyze and understand scientific data related to biotechnology CE26-Understanding and identifying the mechanisms in the genetic heritage CE30 - Solving and analyzing problems posed by biotechnology CE31 - Describing and calculating important variables of processes and experiments CE34 - Knowing main characteristics of Molecular biosciences and biotechnology communication LEARNING OUTCOMES R-1 Students have understood and acquired the subject s contents. R-2 Students are able to solve problems or cases related to those contents by using various resources (literature, computerbased, etc.) R-3 Students are able to work and correctly perform basic activities in a lab in compliance with the relevant safety requirements. They can plan, develop and understand the purpose for the experience as well as contrast and validate the results obtained. R-4 Students are able to write a clear and well-organized text on diverse aspects of the subject. R-5 Students are able to adequately present and defend their work. COMPETENCES CG01, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT03, CT06, CT12, CT14, CT19, CT20, CE22, CE25, CE26 CG01, CB2, CB3 CB4, CT02, CT03, CT05, CT06, CT07, CT08, CT12, CT14, CT16, CT19, CT20, CT21, CE25, CE26, CE30, CE31 CG01, CB5, CT02, CT05, CT07, CT08, CT09, CT10, CT12, CT13, CT14, CT15, CT16, CT19, CT20, CT21, CE23, CE24, CE25, CE30, CE31, CG01, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT02, CT03, CT05, CT06, CT09, CT12, CT14, CT15, CT16, CT18, CT20, CT22, CE25, CE34 CG01, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT02, CT03, CT05, CT06, CT09, CT12, CT14, CT15, CT16, CT18, CT20,
6 Course guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 0 CT22, CE25, CE34 R-6 Students seek bibliographic information from several sources and can analyse it with a critical, constructive attitude. R-7 Students cooperate with the teacher and peers throughout the learning process. They can work as members of a team. They are respectful, proactive and comply with the subject s organizational rules. CG01, CB1, CB2, CB3, CB5, CT02, CT05, CT06, CT07, CT08, CT12, CT14, CT15, CT16, CT18, CT20, CE25, CE26, CE31, CE34 CT09, CT10, CT11, CT12, CT13, CT15, CT16, CT17, CT18 ON-CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY Teaching-Learning Methodology Relationship With Learning Outcomes for the subject ECTS ON-CAMPUS CLASS Teacher presentation of contents, analysis of competences, explanation and in-class display of skills, abilities and knowledge. R-1, R-2 1.50 PRACTICAL CLASSES Group work sessions supervised by the professor. Case studies, diagnostic tests, problems, field work, computer room, visits, data search, libraries, on-line, Internet, etc. Meaningful construction of knowledge through interaction and student activity. R-1, R-2, R-4, R-5, R- 6 0.17 LABORATORY Activities carried out in spaces with specialized equipment. R-1, R-2, R-3, R-7 0.42
7 Course Guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 00 SEMINAR Supervised monographic sessions with shared participation R-1, R-2 0.08 GROUP PRESENTATION OF PAPERS Application of multidisciplinary knowledge R-4, R-5, R-6, R-7 0.08 OFFICE ASSISTANCE Personalized and small group attention. Period of instruction and/or orientation carried out by a tutor to review and discuss materials and topics presented in classes, seminars, readings, papers, etc. R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R- 5, R-6, R-7 0.08 ASSESSMENT Set of oral and/or written tests used in initial, formative or additive assessment of the student R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R- 5, R-6, R-7 0.08 Total 2.4 INDEPENDENT WORK ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY GROUP WORK Teaching-Learning Methodology Group preparation of readings, essays, problem solving, seminars, papers, reports, etc. to be presented or submitted in theoretical lectures, practical and/or small-group tutoring sessions. Relationship of Course with Learning Outcomes R-1, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-7 ECTS 0.72 Work done on the university e-learning platform ( www.plataforma.ucv.es ) INDEPENDENT WORK Student study: Group Individual preparation of R-1, R-2, R-3 2.88
8 Course guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 0 readings, essays, problem solving, seminars, papers, reports, etc. to be presented or submitted in theoretical lectures, practical and/or small-group tutoring sessions. Work done on the university e-learning platform ( www.plataforma.ucv.es ) Total 3.6 SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPETENCES AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM Assessment Tool LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED Allocated Percentage Final written test* R-1, R-2, R-4 50 % Laboratory-based written test* R-3 15 % Laboratory reports Group research assignment* R-3, R-4, R-5, R-7 15 % R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-7 20 % * In order to promediate, a minimum of 5/10 is requires in written tests ** In case of obtaining a grade between 4,5/10 and 5/10, if the professor finds it suitable, during the test revision phase, he can ask for additional tasks to the student, that will complete or demonstrate his knowledge MENTION OF DISTINCTION: The mention of Distinction will be awarded to students who have achieved a score equal to or greater than 9.0. The number of Distinctions granted will not exceed 5% of students enrolled in a subject in the corresponding academic year unless enrollment is under 20, in which case only one Distinction may be granted. (Royal Decree 1125/2003).
9 Course Guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 00 DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS COMPETENCES DIDACTIC UNIT 1 PLANT STRUCTURE Chapter 1. Introduction to Plant Study Chapter 2. The Plant Cell Chapter 3. Plant Tissues and Organs CG01, CB2, CB3, CB5, CT02, CT03, CT06, CT14, CT19, CT20, CE22, CE31 Technical visit DIDACTIC UNIT 2 - NUTRICION, TRANSPORTE Y METABOLISMO Chapter 4. Water: Absortion, Transport ans Transpiration Chapter 5. Mineral Nutrition and Symbiosis Chapter 6. Phloem Transport CG01, CB2, CB3, CB5, CT02, CT03, CT06, CT14, CT19, CT20, CE22, CE31 Chapter 7. Photosynthetic Metabolism DIDACTIC UNIT 3 PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Chapter 8. Signal transduction Chapter 9. Growth and development Chapter 10. Environmental control of plant development Chapter 11. Plant Reproduction: flower, seed and fruit CG01, CB2, CB3, CB5, CT02, CT03, CT06, CT14, CT19, CT20, CE22, CE31 Chapter 12. Plant hormones DIDACTIC UNIT 4 - LABORATORY AND RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Block 1: Plastid characterization Block 2: Plant anatomy and histology CG01, CB4, CT02, CT03, CT05, CT06, CT07, CT08, CT09, CT10, CT11, CT12, CT13, CT14, CT15,
10 Course guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 0 Block 3: Water potential Block 4: Mineral nutrition. Photomorphogenesis. Block 5: Effect of plant hormones in development CT16, CT17, CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, CE22, CE23, CE24, CE25, CE30, CE31, CE34 Block 6: Independent research group assignment TEMPORAL ORGANIZATION OF LEARNING: CONTENT/TEACHING UNIT SESSIONS 1 PLANT STRUCTURE 6 2 PLANT NUTRITION, TRANSPORT AND METABOLISM 7 3 PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 10 4 LABORATORY AND RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 7 REFERENCES Basic references: - Evert, R.F. y Eichhorn, S.E. (2013). Raven Biology of Plants 8 th edition. Ed. WH Freeman - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E. (2006). Fisiología Vegetal. Publicacions de la Universitat Jaume I (Traducción al español de la edición de 2002) - Taiz, L., Zeiger, E. (2010). Plant Physiology (5ª ed.). Sinauer Associates, Inc., Publishers, Sunderland, Massachusetts. Additional references:
11 Course Guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 00 - Azcón-Bieto, J., Talón, M. (2008) Fundamentos de Fisiología Vegetal (2ªEd.) Ed. Interamericana-McGraw-Hill. - Barceló, J., Nicolás, G., Sabater, B., Sánchez, R. (2001). Fisiología Vegetal. Ed. Pirámide S.A., Madrid. - Bonnier G. Delayens G. (1988) Claves para la determinación de plantas vasculares. Ed. Omega - Buchanan, B.B., Gruisem, W., Jones R.L., (eds.) 2000. Biochemistry and molecular biology of plants. American Society of Plant Physiologists, Rockville, Maryland, EEUU. - Calderón, AA. y Ferrer, MA. (2009) Material de clase de la Asignatura de Fisiología Vegetal. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Area de Fisiología Vegetal (http://ocw.bib.upct.es/course/view.php?id=47&topic=3) - Corbera i Benedicto, J, Güemes Heras J, Puche, C. (2005) Un bosque en la ciudad: el jardín botánico de la Universitat de València. Servei Publicacions Universitat de València. - Costa, M. El jardín botánico de la universidad de Valencia (2001). Servei Publicacions Universitat de València. - Guardiola, J.L., García, A. 1990. Fisiología Vegetal I: Nutrición y transporte. Ed. Síntesis, Madrid. - Monerri, C., Guardiola, JL. (1999). Complementos de Fisiología Vegetal. Manual de prácticas. Editorial de la Universitat Politècnica de València. - Paniagua, R. Citología e Histología Vegetal y Animal (2002). McGraw-Hill Interamericana - Raven, P.H.; Evert, R.F. y Eichhorn, S.E. (1991). Biología de las plantas (edición en castellano de la 4ª edición inglesa). Ed. Reverté. - Sabater, B. Problemas resueltos de fisiología vegetal (2005). Universidad de Alcalá. - Santamarina, M. P., Roselló, J., García F. J. (2004). Prácticas de Biología y
12 Course guide PLANT PHYSIOLOGY PCA-27-F-01 Ed. 0 Botánica. Editorial de la UPV. Valencia. - Stewart, N. (2008). Plant Biotechnology and Genetics: Principles, Techiniques and Applications. Ed. Wiley - Strasburger (2003). Tratado de Botánica. Ed. Omega Web pages: - García-Freijo, FJ. Temario de la asignatura de Biología y Botánica, Universidad Politćnica de Valencia: www.euita.upv.es/varios/biologia/programa.htm - www.plantphys.net - www.plantcell.org/teachingtools/teaching.dtl - PubMed, base de datos de bibliografía científica en biología: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed