| Course Name |
(中) 植物生理學(3285) |
| (Eng.) Plant Physiology |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Life Sciences |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
LONG CHI WANG ect. |
| Department |
Department of Life Sciences/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-FALL |
| Course Description |
Plant physiology (3285) is a course elucidating the basic physiological processes in plants and plant cells, including water relations, mineral nutrition, solute transport, carbon metabolism, nitrogen metabolism, secondary metabolism, growth and development, plant hormones, flowering physiology, and stress physiology.
The content is divided into 3 units including plant cell structure, water physiology and transport, nutrient salt characteristics and transport, photosynthesis and metabolic functions, growth and differentiation, and stress physiology. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| Plant physiology is a science that explores plant life phenomena and physiological functions, using physical and chemical methods to elucidate the mechanisms of life. Its purpose is to explore principles, identify influencing factors and conditions, to improve productivity, and to achieve cultivation benefits. In other words, it seeks to pursue causes, analyze results, and further understand the governing laws of life phenomena to maximize plant functions. The content of this course is suitable for students who have taken Life Sciences or General Botany courses; students without a relevant background should carefully consider before enrolling. |
| 1.The knowledge of basic science and basic life science |
| 5.The investigations of organismal mechanisms |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course Introduction |
| Week 2 |
Plant Cell Structure (I) |
| Week 3 |
Plant Cell Structure (II) |
| Week 4 |
Water Relation and Transport |
| Week 5 |
Plant Mineral Nutrients |
| Week 6 |
Solute Transport and Phloem Transport |
| Week 7 |
Mid-term Exam (1) |
| Week 8 |
Photosynthesis (I)
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| Week 9 |
Photosynthesis (II) |
| Week 10 |
Respiration and Lipid Metabolism |
| Week 11 |
Inorganic Salt Assimilation |
| Week 12 |
Mid-term Exam (2) |
| Week 13 |
Seed and Embryo Development |
| Week 14 |
Growth, Development, and Organ Formation
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| Week 15 |
Flowering Physiology and Floral Organ Development, Biotic and Abiotic Stresses |
| Week 16 |
Final Exam |
self-directed
learning |
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
The course is primarily taught and assessed in three stages by three lectures.
There are three major exams for the main course (accounting for 90% in total), and regular grades (including attendance rate, class performance, etc., accounting for 10%). |
| Textbook & other References |
1. Plant Physiology and Development, 6th edition. Edited by Taiz and Zeiger, Sinauer Associates, INC., Publishers Sunderland, Massachusetts, 2015 (Wei-Ming Publishing Agent).
2. Introduction to Plant Physiology 4th ed. Hopkins and Huner 2008.
MyTB Textbook Ordering Platform: http://www.mytb.com.tw/
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
1. Course Lecture Group: Long-Chi Wang (Convener), Li-Feng Chien, and Hao-Hsuan Huang
2. For personal laboratory websites and contact information, please refer to the Department of Life Sciences website.
3. Course Materials: to be uploaded to iLearning online platform in advance by individual lectures.
Please respect intellectual property rights and gender equality awareness; do not illegally copy others' works. |
| Office Hours |
| By appointment with individual lectures. |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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