Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production

About this programme

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits including: - 90 credits biology or - 60 credits biology and 30 credits agricultural science, horticultural science or forest sciences - English 6 BI1481, Introduction to Plant Biology for Sustainable Production, 15.0 Hp Print syllabus Finalized by: Ordförande PN-LT Programnämnden för utbildning inom landskap och trädgård , 2025-11-14 Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31) The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits including: - 90 credits biology or - 60 credits biology and 30 credits agricultural science, horticultural science or forest sciences - English 6 The course objectives are to give an introduction to advanced university studies, provide an overview of the syllabus of the master-program, its content, and structure, provide the students with working skills that prepare them for further studies and future work. The course will give an introduction to the master program Plant Biology for Sustainable Production and its two different specializations: "Plant Protection and Plant Breeding" and "Abiotic and Biotic interactions of Plants". The course will provide the students with a basic foundation for future University studies at the master level and a comprehension of the basic biological conditions for plant production. The course lectures, exercises, laboratory sessions and seminars cover: