BIO4060 – Plant ecophysiology
Course description
Course content
The course run every second spring semester. Next time the course is offered is spring 2008.
The course gives an introduction to biological, physical and chemical factors as the underlying mechanisms of the processes in the physiological ecology of plants. Topics treated include stress physiology, senescence, photosynthesis, and plant pathology.
Learning outcome
The course provide insights and knowledge of interactions between photosynthetic organisms under the influence of biotic and abiotic factors.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
A Bachelor's Degree i biology
Overlapping courses
5 credits overlap with BB353
Teaching
The course is given in the spring term, and includes lectures (45 h), colloquia and laboratory work (20 h).
Examination
Approved participation in the teaching is necessary in order for the student to be eligible for the final exam. One written examination at the end of the semester (3 hours). Letter grade (A-F).
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Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Mikael Ohlson is the external auditor for this course till spring term 2007.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.