Biology

General objectives After completing this course students will be able to describe: - The technologies used in plant biotechnology using specific examples - The most important disvciverofes in the field of plant biotechnology - The most recent progress made in the plant biotechnologies for the environment the agriculture and human health Specific objectives Knowledge and understanding - Students will become acquainted with the with essential concepts and techniques used in plant biotechnology Ability to apply knowledge and understanding - Students will acquire the ability to dissect and discuss current research being performed in plant biotechnology Critical and judgmental capacities- Students will learn to critically discuss and evaluate an experimental result. Ability to communicate what has been learned –Students enrolled in the course will deliver several short (~10-15 minute) oral presentations on selected scientific papers throughout the course. This will enhance the communication skills of all the students attending this course. Ability to continue the study independently in the life - Students will acquire not only the scientific basis of plant biotechnology, but also the terminology and the methodologies used in this field. These skills will accompany the students during the rest of their academic career.