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The subject of Plant Physiology is part of module Ib of the syllabus, Scientific Basis of the Natural Environment, within the subject of Biology. Its main objective is to familiarize the student with the basic principles of plant functioning and its regulation by internal and environmental factors.It is a compulsory subject that complements, with a functional approach and explaining the mechanisms of physiological processes, other subjects related to plants whose approaches are more descriptive. In addition, and given the crucial role of plants in ecosystems and their dynamics, it establishes the fundamental bases for other subjects of the degree that are more descriptive.
fundamental bases for other subjects of the Degree that deal with interdisciplinary aspects of the environment.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
E01 | Ability to understand and apply basic knowledge. |
E02 | Capacity for multidisciplinary consideration of an environmental problem |
E03 | Awareness of the temporal and spatial dimensions of environmental processes |
E04 | Ability to integrate experimental evidence found in field and/or laboratory studies with theoretical knowledge. |
E05 | Capacity for qualitative data interpretation |
T04 | To know the ethical commitment and professional deontology. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
To train the student in the understanding and application of the scientific method to the study of biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels. | |
To know the basic principles of the functioning of plant and plant cells and especially the physiological processes related to growth, development and reproduction in dependence on the environment. | |
To exercise critical thinking based on the analysis and synthesis of knowledge in molecular and functional biology. | |
Exercise basic techniques to study the physiological processes of plants. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 CB05 E01 E02 E03 E04 T04 | 1.6 | 40 | Y | N | The various contents of the subject will be presented in interactive classes | |
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | CB03 CB04 E01 E04 E05 T04 | 0.64 | 16 | Y | Y | Students will come to the laboratory in groups of approx. 25 to obtain direct evidence of some concepts exposed in the master class. To pass the subject it is necessary to carry out laboratory practices. Attendance to practical clases is mandatory and cannot be recovered. The evaluation of the practices will be recoverable, either in the extraordinary or special call for completion. | |
On-line Activities [OFF-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB01 CB02 E01 E03 E04 E05 | 0.32 | 8 | Y | N | Evaluable exercises will be carried out, and submitted through the virtual campus | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB05 E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 | 3.28 | 82 | Y | N | Self-study. | |
Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 E01 E03 E04 E05 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | N | First test that will allow to release matter from the final test. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 E01 E03 E04 E05 | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | Y | Final exam of theory and practices. | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Progress Tests | 35.00% | 0.00% | A written test will be performed in the middle of the course. The test will be considered passed and the material released for the final exam if a minimum grade of 4 out of 10 is achieved. This minimum grade is considered compensable and will add up to the second evaluable part in the final exam. |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 10.00% | 0.00% | The resolution of problems submitted through the Virtual Campus will be evaluated. The delivery is optional for students who pass the progress test. |
Final test | 35.00% | 80.00% | Students who have achieved the minimum compensable grade in the in the progress test, will be able to take the final exam only for the part only of the part not evaluated, so that the maximum grade obtained in the maximum grade obtained in both exams will be 70% of the final grade. In case of not having passed the minimum grade in the minimum mark in the progress test, the final exam will cover the whole the subject and will account for 80% of the final grade. The course will only be considered passed if the set of all evaluable activities results in a grade of 5 or higher (out of 10) |
Laboratory sessions | 20.00% | 20.00% | The completion of the laboratory practicals is mandatory. It will be evaluated by means of a written test included in the final exam, whose weight in the final grade is 20%. A minimum grade of 4 out of 10 must be reached to add with the rest of the activities, being saved for the extraordinary exam. Otherwise, the student must retake the exam in that call. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Hours | hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 30 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 15 |
On-line Activities [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 10 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 90 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
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Activities | hours |