| 1 |
|
Prerequisite course for Medicinal and Industrial Plants (Master's Degree) |
| 2 |
|
The overall objective of this course is to familiarize Master's degree students in Rangeland Science and Engineering (medicinal and industrial plants orientation) with the principles and advanced concepts of plant biochemistry, including primary and secondary metabolisms, biochemical regulation, and plant responses to environmental stresses. Special emphasis will be placed on the biochemistry of medicinal and industrial plants, biosynthetic pathways of bioactive compounds, and biotechnological applications in the production of these compounds so that students can apply biochemical knowledge in the sustainable management and utilization of rangeland resources and economically valuable plants. |
| 3 |
|
Introduction to basic concepts of biology and general chemistry |
| 4 |
|
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Describe the biomolecular components and structures of the plant cell and its fundamental biochemical processes.
• Explain the pathways of primary metabolism (photosynthesis, respiration, nitrogen and lipid metabolism) in plants and understand its differences with other living organisms.
• Analyze enzymatic mechanisms and metabolic regulation in plants.
• Explain the role of plant hormones and their signaling pathways in growth, development, and stress response.
• Describe the classification, importance, and biosynthetic pathways of the main plant secondary compounds (alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic compounds and flavonoids).
• Understand the biochemical responses of plants to biotic and abiotic stresses and analyze their impact on the production of pharmaceutical and industrial compounds.
• Apply the concepts of metabolic engineering and plant biotechnology to increase the production of secondary compounds with economic value.
• Review scientific articles related to plant biochemistry and medicinal/industrial plants |
| 5 |
|
Lecture, questions and answers, discussion, research projects |
| 6 |
|
participation in classroom, discussions, research projects, presentations, and lectures |
| 7 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
video projector, whiteboard, books, and scientific papers |
| 9 |
|
|
| 10 |
|
Pdf File |