PLANTBIC136
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PLANTBI C136 - Advanced Plant Biochemistry
Course Title
Advanced Plant Biochemistry
Course Description
Students will build on the central metabolic pathways to learn about plant-specific metabolism from a more mechanistic perspective, including photosynthesis, regulation of sugar and starch metabolism, chloroplast-based pathways of inorganic nutrient (nitrogen, sulfur) processing, N2 fixing in free-living and symbiotic bacteria, polyunsaturated fatty acid and oil biosynthesis and accumulation, secondary metabolism, cell-wall structure and biosynthesis. Instruction will focus on a research-based approach, including retrieving and researching the primary literature, and understanding experimental design in modern plant biochemistry.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Instructors
Merchant
Prerequisites
A minimum grade of C- in MCELLBI C100A/CHEM C130, MCELLBI 102, MCELLBI 104, MCELLBI 140, PLANTBI 135, or equivalent.
Credit Restriction Courses
-
Credit Replacement Courses
-
Cross-Listed Course(s)
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Tutorial Hours
1
Tutorial Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
7