Go to Main Content

Purdue Self-Service

 

HELP | EXIT

Detailed Course Information

 

Spring 2020
Mar 28, 2024
Transparent Image
Information Select the desired Level or Schedule Type to find available classes for the course.

BTNY 56200 - Plant Hormone Biology
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will provide a broad and integrated overview of the current status of plant hormone research. All aspects of plant hormones including biosynthesis, metabolism, transport, signal transduction will be discussed in relation to the role of hormones in plant growth and developmental processes. Cross-talk between hormones and how plants use hormones to integrate developmental or environmental signals to regulate plant growth will be included. In addition, practical aspects of hormones in the agriculture, horticulture, and pathogen responses will be covered to demonstrate the impacts of basic plant science to a modern agriculture. The course will consist of lecture and discussion of primary research papers. Upon completion of the course, the students will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the action of plant hormones as growth regulators, critical thinking skills, and ethical research. Typically offered Fall.
3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture

Offered By: College of Agriculture
Department: Botany and Plant Pathology

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Advance knowledge and scholarship. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving. 3. Exhibit ethical conduct. 4. Communicate effectively. 5. Develop professionalism.


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-BTNY 56200 Requisites

General Requirements:
Course or Test: AGRY 32000
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.
and
Course or Test: HORT 30100
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.

Return to Previous New Search
Transparent Image
Skip to top of page
Release: 8.7.2.4