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CRP511Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Introduction To Crop Biotechnology

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and applications of crop biotechnology. It explores various biotechnologies related to agricultural production, including genetic engineering, tissue culture, and molecular markers. The course examines the ecological, sociological, and ethical issues associated with genetically modified plants, while also evaluating the progress, risks, and future needs of agricultural biotechnologies. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how biotechnology can address challenges in agriculture and food production.

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416h

Study Time

13

Weeks

32h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Crop BiotechnologyGenetic EngineeringPlant Tissue CultureMolecular MarkersAgricultural Biotechnology

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

General Biotechnology

2

Plant Biotechnology

3

Crop Improvement

4

Micro Techniques

5

Plant Genetic Engineering

6

Metabolic Engineering

7

Molecular Farming

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Plant Biotechnologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Researcher

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Genetic Engineer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Crop Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Research and Development Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgriculturePharmaceuticalsFood ProductionResearchBiotechnology

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Background to General Biotechnology

3h

Unit 1: Introductory Remarks; Meaning of Crop Biotechnology

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Define biotechnology and its applications in crop improvement.
•Understand the historical background and importance of biotechnology.
•Identify different forms of biotechnology and their relevance to agriculture.

Week

2

Module 1: Background to General Biotechnology

3h

Unit 2: Agricultural Biotechnologies and Breeding - Global Perspectives and Trends

3 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Explore agricultural biotechnologies and breeding techniques.
•Analyze global perspectives and trends in crop modification.
•Compare traditional breeding with modern biotechnological approaches.

Week

3

Module 1: Background to General Biotechnology

3h

Unit 3: Improved Nutritional Content

3 study hours

•Review Unit 3: Understand the role of biotechnology in improving nutritional content of crops.
•Examine genes and traits of interest for enhancing crop nutrition.
•Discuss agronomic and quality traits in genetically modified crops.

Week

4

Module 2: Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Crop Improvement

3h

Unit 1: Protoplast Isolation and Regeneration

3 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Learn about protoplast isolation and regeneration techniques.
•Understand the factors affecting yield and viability of protoplasts.
•Explore protoplast culture and purification methods.

Week

5

Module 2: Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Crop Improvement

3h

Unit 2: Introduction to Plant Tissue Culture

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Introduction to plant tissue culture and its applications.
•Understand regeneration pathways and choice of explant.
•Discuss plant tissue culture techniques and their advantages.

Week

6

Module 2: Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Crop Improvement

3h

Unit 3: Introduction to Micropropagation in Biotechnology

3 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Learn about micropropagation in biotechnology.
•Understand the stages and methods of micropropagation.
•Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of micropropagation.

Week

7

Module 2: Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Crop Improvement

3h

Unit 4: Doubled Haploid Production

3 study hours

•Review Unit 4: Understand doubled haploid production techniques.
•Explore androgenesis and gynogenesis methods.
•Discuss factors affecting haploid androgenesis and applications of haploid production.

Week

8

Module 2: Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Crop Improvement

3h

Unit 5: Lab Facilities and Operations

3 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Learn about lab facilities and operations for plant biotechnology.
•Understand laboratory design and development for tissue culture.
•Identify essential equipment and apparatus for media preparation and culture maintenance.

Week

9

Module 2: Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Crop Improvement

6h

Units 6-9: Tissue Culture Media, Adventitious Shoot Proliferation, Axillary Shoot Proliferation, Cryopreservation

6 study hours

•Study Units 6-9: Tissue Culture Media, Adventitious Shoot Proliferation, Axillary Shoot Proliferation, Cryopreservation

Week

10

Module 3: Micro Techniques

6h

Units 1-3: Cytological and Various Staining Procedures for Ploidy Analysis, Microscopy, Electron Microscopy

6 study hours

•Study Units 1-3: Cytological and Various Staining Procedures for Ploidy Analysis, Microscopy, Electron Microscopy

Week

11

Module 3: Micro Techniques

6h

Units 4-5: Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting, Plant Histological Techniques

6 study hours

•Study Units 4-5: Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting, Plant Histological Techniques

Week

12

Module 4: Introduction to Plant Genetic Engineering

6h

Units 1-5: Genetic Material of Plant Cells, Mode of Gene Delivery in Plant, Selection and Screening of Transformations, Gene Silencing, Applications of Genetic Engineering

6 study hours

•Study Units 1-5: Genetic Material of Plant Cells, Mode of Gene Delivery in Plant, Selection and Screening of Transformations, Gene Silencing, Applications of Genetic Engineering

Week

13

Module 5: Application of Cell Culture Systems in Metabolic Engineering

6h

Units 1-8: Hairy Root Cultures, Screening of High Yielding Cell Lines and Extraction of High Value Industrial Products, Fractionation and Bioassays of Plant Extract, Growth and Production Kinetics of Cell Cultures in Shake Flasks, Bioreactors for Plant Engineering, Manipulation in Production Profile by Abiotic and Biotic Elicitation, Biotransformation, Advantages of Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture as Source of Secondary Metabolites

6 study hours

•Study Units 1-8: Hairy Root Cultures, Screening of High Yielding Cell Lines and Extraction of High Value Industrial Products, Fractionation and Bioassays of Plant Extract, Growth and Production Kinetics of Cell Cultures in Shake Flasks, Bioreactors for Plant Engineering, Manipulation in Production Profile by Abiotic and Biotic Elicitation, Biotransformation, Advantages of Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture as Source of Secondary Metabolites

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and ensure you can meet them.

2

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions in biotechnology.

3

Practice solving problems related to genetic engineering and plant breeding.

4

Focus on understanding the principles of plant tissue culture and micro techniques.

5

Create concept maps linking Modules 4-6 to understand metabolic engineering and molecular farming.

6

Allocate specific study time each day and stick to a schedule.

7

Review all TMAs and assignments to identify areas needing more focus.

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