BIOL 444 - Plant Biology

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

BIOL - Biology

Description:

This course is an in-depth examination of plant biochemistry, physiology genetics, and development - a merger of basic biology, molecular biology, and biotechnology. Emphasis in placed upon linking basic plant systems to current research problems and developments in biotechnology and genomics. Typical topics will include applications of plant molecular biology to understand cellular structure and function, ecological physiology, genomics, developmental genetics, plant/pathogen relationships, and the production of gentically-modified organisms for biotechnology. The course will also discuss the issue of plant biology as it pertains to world economics and food production. Prerequisites: BIOL 250, 468, CHEM 401 or 402. Lecture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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