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This class is aimed at people interested in understanding the basic science of plant biology. In this four lecture series, we'll first learn about the structure-function of plants and of plant cells. Then we'll try to understand how plants grow and develop, making such complex structures as flowers. Once we know how plants grow and develop, we'll then delve into understanding photosynthesis - how plants take carbon dioxide from the air and water from soil, and turn this into oxygen for us to breathe
Fascinated by plants Enjoy research Want to make a difference in agriculture, health, biotechnology, the environment or industry Plant biology might be the major for you. Plants are the primary source of food on the planet as well as important buffers against climate change. The plant biology major focuses on fundamental aspects of how plants function as organisms and interact with their environment.
The plant biology major consists of core biological sciences courses plus four plant-specific classes dealing with advanced aspects of plant biology such as physiology, development and anatomy. Two required electives and required independent research in a laboratory setting allow student to tailor their degrees. Because plants are a model system for research in molecular genetics, cell biology and biochemistry, plant biology is an excellent minor or second major for students in these fields.
Plant Biology is the field of science dealing with the study of the form, function, development, genetics, diversity, reproduction, evolution, and uses of plants and their interactions with the biosphere. The B.S. and B.A. degrees in Plant Biology completely fulfill the undergraduate science requirements for medical and professional schools and provide students with a solid background in the modern principles and practices of plant biology, along with an area of specialization. Students choose from these areas: Plant cellular, molecular, and developmental biology; Plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology; Ecology, evolution, and systematics; Plant pathology, nematology, and pest management.
Plant biologists work in biotechnology, medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural or energy industries; environmental protection, land management or agri-business; the USDA, National Park Service, and other state and national agencies; and public and private schools, colleges, and universities. A degree in plant biology is an excellent background for students wishing to enter graduate school and other professional schools such as education, pharmacy, medicine, law, or journalism.
Founded in 1965, In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant is the only journal devoted solely to worldwide coverage of in vitro biology in plants. Its high-caliber original research and reviews make it required reading for anyone who needs comprehensive coverage of the latest developments and state-of-the-art research in plant cell and tissue culture and biotechnology from around the world.
Each year, four issues from the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) cover cellular, molecular and developmental biology research using in vitro grown or maintained organs, tissues or cells derived from plants. Two special issues from the International Association for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB) focus on plant tissue culture, and molecular and cellular aspects of plant biotechnology. The IAPB and SIVB maintain separate, independent editorial review boards for their issues.
The plant biotechnology major provides an interdisciplinary curriculum integrating the science and practice of crop production through courses in molecular biology, genetics and genomics, biochemistry, plant protection, data analysis and more.
As part of the Plant Biotechnology program at Montana State, students gain a strong foundation in the field by completing coursework through the first two years of the program in diverse subjects including chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, genetics and other allied sciences. Once the general biotechnology coursework is complete, Plant Biotechnology students then study and address the various problems facing the various issues facing plant production and plant-related agricultural systems.
The plant biology major is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in plant biotechnology industries, nurseries, botanical gardens, museums, herbaria, agricultural extension or research laboratories, or who plan to pursue graduate study in the field of plant biology or related disciplines. The program is also an excellent background for students wishing to enter graduate or other professional schools, including medicine, law or journalism. Students may also complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.
The Plant Biology Graduate Group at UC Davis offers interdisciplinary training in plant biology. The vertical organization of research in the group allows students to study plants at levels of inquiry ranging from molecules to populations. Although research training is focused primarily on acquiring basic knowledge, a diverse plant science community on campus allows opportunities for exposure to and participation in research with applied goals.
The Plant Science curriculum prepares students for professional career opportunities in fields related to biotechnology, environmental soil sciences, and horticulture. Areas of concentration in the curriculum include environmental soil science, horticulture (vegetables) and biotechnology. Students selecting either option will take courses in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, physics, botany and related sciences. Courses in genetic engineering, techniques in molecular biology and biotechnology are included in the plant biotechnology curriculum and can serve as electives in each of the other areas of concentration. The program options and course electives allow students to tailor course work to their individual needs in specific areas of biotechnology, and environmental quality and protection. These areas of concentration prepare students for employment opportunities not only with public agencies, such as the Natural Resources Conservation Services, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Cooperative Extension Service/Programs, but also with private industry involved in biotechnology, environmental consulting firms, universities and colleges.
The concept of biotechnology encompasses a wide range of procedures for modifying living organisms according to human purposes, going back to domestication of animals, cultivation of the plants, and \"improvements\" to these through breeding programs that employ artificial selection and hybridization. Modern usage also includes genetic engineering as well as cell and tissue culture technologies.[3] The American Chemical Society defines biotechnology as the application of biological organisms, systems, or processes by various industries to learning about the science of life and the improvement of the value of materials and organisms such as pharmaceuticals, crops, and livestock.[4] As per the European Federation of Biotechnology, biotechnology is the integration of natural science and organisms, cells, parts thereof, and molecular analogues for products and services.[5] Biotechnology is based on the basic biological sciences (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, embryology, genetics, microbiology) and conversely provides methods to support and perform basic research in biology.
By contrast, bioengineering is generally thought of as a related field that more heavily emphasizes higher systems approaches (not necessarily the altering or using of biological materials directly) for interfacing with and utilizing living things. Bioengineering is the application of the principles of engineering and natural sciences to tissues, cells, and molecules. This can be considered as the use of knowledge from working with and manipulating biology to achieve a result that can improve functions in plants and animals.[10] Relatedly, biomedical engineering is an overlapping field that often draws upon and applies biotechnology (by various definitions), especially in certain sub-fields of biomedical or chemical engineering such as tissue engineering, biopharmaceutical engineering, and genetic engineering.
The Plant Biology option provides students with strong and broad training in plant biology, ranging from the cellular, physiological and systematic levels to an ecological, horticultural, and restoration perspective on a macro level.
Lower division courses provide a foundation in biological and physical sciences as preparation for advanced study at the upper division level. Most courses offer laboratory classes that focus further on the subject matter and introduce students to the latest techniques in genetics and plant biology.
Salk scientists are working more collaboratively than ever across the life sciences, many joining from the fields of mathematics, physics and computer science to solve pressing problems in cancer, healthy aging, plant biology, immunobiology, neuroscience, and computational biology.
The biology major develops fundamental knowledge of animals, plants and microorganisms. The four specializations offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences are tailored to meet the needs of preprofessional students, those preparing for graduate studies in biology or specialized areas such as bioinformatics, ecology, genetics and molecular biology and those seeking a career in biotechnology, education, natural resource management and environmental or biotechnology law.
Students who select molecular and cell biology as their major will receive a strong background in the cellular and molecular aspects of biology with a particular emphasis on higher organisms (eukaryotic plants and animals). This major provides an appropriate foundation for a career in biotechnology, genetic engineering, M.D./Ph.D. programs or basic biological research.
Prerequisites, be able to:1. Describe the central dogma of molecular biology2. Describe gene silencing in plants and animals (VIGS, RNAi)3. Describe the process of transcriptional regulation (cis and trans factors)4. Interconnect the concepts of genetic master switches and evo-devo5. List plant, animal, and bacterial responses to the environment (circadian rhythm, tropisms, and their signaling pathways)6. Describe the general organization of the plant and animal cell7. Describe the cell cycle8. Calculate chemical concentrations in terms of molarity and percent weight to volume9. Explain the processes of innate immunity in plants and animals10. Explain the concept of phylogenetic relationships between organisms11. Describe the following basic analytical techniques in biochemical and molecular biology: spectrophotometry, SDS-PAGE, Western blots, PCR, subcellular fractionation, enzyme kinetics, DNA sequencing12. Explain the basic approaches to making transgenic plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria13. Explain the structures and functions of plant and animal organ systems 59ce067264