Course content

The course is a broad introduction in plant development, function and interaction with other organisms. The focus is on the connections from genes to genomes to cells and organs in various types of plants, and understanding the evolution, development and function of plants in such a perspective. The context is the role of plants in society, e.g. domestication, agriculture, environment, climate and gene technology.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you

  • have fundamental knowledge of various kinds of development, life cycles and physiological processes in plants as well as their evolutionary origin
  • have knowledge of the genetic and molecular background of development and function in plants ?
  • have fundamental knowledge of how plants interact with their environment and other organisms
  • have a good understanding of how plant science a