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SCI04 8301 Advanced Plant
Molecular Biology
SCI04 8302 Concepts and
Techniques in Plant Molecular
Biology
SCI04 8303 Special Problems in 4(0-12-12)
Botany
M.Sc. (Biology)
Update June 1, 2023
4(4-0-8) None Nuclear genome organization, genetic
None information in organelles and their expression,
None transposable elements, signal transduction,
4(3-3-6) molecular genetics of plant development,
application of gene transfer technology in
plants, and current issues in plant molecular
biology.
Emphasizing concepts and techniques in plant
molecular biology. Lecture topics covering
plant genome, preparation and analysis of
genetic materials, gel electrophoresis of DNA
and RNA, the polymerase chain reaction,
mutagenesis, molecular markers, genome
editing and bioinformatics, laboratory-based
works including construction and expression of
genes in bacteria, extraction of DNA, RNA, and
protein, gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain
reaction, gene transformation, and
bioinformatics in molecular biology.
Research work that can be finished within one
academic term on a specific topic in botany
1. Explain about nuclear genome organization, genetic
information in organelles and their expression,
transposable elements, and signal transduction (PLO4,
Understand);
2. Explain processes and molecular mechanisms of plant
development including seed germination, plant growth,
development of leaf, flower, fruit, and seed, as well as
leaf senescence and death (PLO4, Understand);
3. Discuss the application of gene transfer technology in
plants to solve problems including yield gain, disease
resistance, stress resistance, etc (PLO5, Apply);
4. Use information technology to search for knowledge or
current topics from different sources related to plant
molecular biology to present and discuss with others in
the classroom (PLO6, Apply).
1. Describe concepts and techniques in plant molecular
biology (PLO4, Understand);
2. Use information technology to search bioinformatics
databases related to current techniques in plant
molecular biology (PLO6, Apply);
3. Prepare and carry out laboratory experiments to obtain
DNA, RNA and protein, gel electrophoresis, polymerase
chain reaction, and gene transformation (PLO5, Apply);
4. Analyze and explain the laboratory experiment results
(PLO5, Analyze);
5. Demonstrate self-discipline, punctuality, leadership,
humility, public mind, and cooperation skills in
conducting laboratory (PLO2, Apply).
1. Use information technology to search current information
and research in botany (PLO6, Apply);
2. Apply knowledge of botany to design and execute
research to find new knowledge or innovation (PLO4,
Apply);
3. Analyze data using necessary programs such as
statistics, informatics, or geoinformatics (PLO6,
Apply);
4. Analyze and criticize research results using knowledge
from botany to and other disciplines (PLO5, Analyze);