Learning objectives (content of the course):

• Evolution of plant systems
• Components of a plant cell; plant cell wall
• Functional parts of a plant: roots, shoots, leaves
• Plant reproduction and seed development
• Photosynthesis and respiration
• Lipid metabolism; secondary metabolites (alkaloids, flavonoids, isoprenoids)
• Growth and development of plants: regulation by light and by phytohormones
• Applied use of plant systems – basics for plant biotechnology

Objectives in terms of acquired skills:
(ie roughly what the student should be able to understand and apply in practical situations at the end of th course)

• Basic principles of plant biology and plant physiology and their applications

References, books, course support:

• Copies of screen presentation
• Text book : Weiler, Nover : Allgemeine und molekulare Botanik