Plant Tissue and Cell Culture, and Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis
Course Code
FA3022
Number of Credits
3
Semester
Course Type
Study Material
| Study Material | Depth |
|---|---|
| Introduction: history on plant cell, tissue and organ cultures | Explore |
| Media, sterilization and Laboratory facilities | Explore |
| Micropropagation, organogenesis and its applications | Explore |
| Types of plant cell and tissue cultures: Protoplast cultures, calluses, suspensions, root and hair root cultures | Express |
| Secondary metabolites in tissue culture | Express |
| Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites | Express |
| Techniques in plant biotechnology | Express |
Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) carried by the course
| CPMK Code | Course Learning Outcomes Elements (CLO) |
|---|---|
| CPMK 1 | Able to explain the basics of plant cell, tissue and organ culture |
| CPMK 2 | Able to describe secondary metabolite biosynthesis pathways from plants |
| CPMK 3 | Able to explain the use of tissue culture in the production of secondary metabolites from plants |
| CPMK 4 | Able to describe tissue culture manipulation engineering and secondary metabolite biosynthesis |
| CPMK 5 | Able to explain the development of plant cell, tissue and organ cultures for pharmaceutical purposes |
Learning Method
- Lecture, discussion, project and case study based assignment
Learning Modality
- Visual, auditorial; synchronous and asynchronous
Assessment Methods
- Assignment, mid exam, final exam