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Plant Physiology

Course Description: This course deals with the study of plant physiology, focusing on the fundamental biological processes that control plant growth and functions. The course includes a study of water properties and its importance to plants, and water relations within the plant cell, such as diffusion, osmosis, and permeability, in addition to mechanisms of water absorption and transport within the plant, and the process of transpiration and factors affecting it. The course also addresses the process of photosynthesis (light and dark reactions) and factors affecting it, the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions, and plant mineral nutrition and its importance in growth and development. The course includes a practical component focusing on conducting laboratory experiments and analyzing their results to interpret physiological processes in plants.
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: 220 BIO
Objectives of the course :

This course aims to enable the student to:

 

Explanation of the basic concepts of plant physiology and their application to plant cell functions.
Description of water absorption and translocation mechanisms within plants.
Explanation of key physiological processes such as transpiration and photosynthesis.
Analysis of the impact of environmental factors, especially water stress, on biological processes in plants.
Distinguish the role of enzymes in regulating biochemical reactions within plants.
Interpretation of the effect of mineral nutrition on plant growth and development.
Application of laboratory experiments to study physiological processes and analyze their results.

Course outputs :

First: Knowledge & Understanding

 

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Explains concepts of plant cell physiology, including diffusion, osmosis, and permeability.

K2: Explains the relationships of water in plants, the mechanisms of absorption, transpiration, and water transport, and the effect of environmental factors on them.

Second: Skills

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Explains the mechanisms of water transport within plants and identifies the factors affecting absorption and transpiration.

Analyzes physiological processes in plants by comparing different water relations.

S3: Applies laboratory experiments to measure the rate of transpiration and evaluate the effects of water stress.

Compares light-dependent and light-independent reactions in photosynthesis and analyzes the factors affecting them.

Employs scientific knowledge to explain the role of mineral nutrition in plant growth.

Third: Values, Autonomy & Responsibility

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Adheres to laboratory ethics and safety standards, and works effectively within a team while carrying out practical activities.

Additional information:

This course contributes to preparing the student for the job market by:

 

Developing applied understanding of plant physiology processes, supporting work in agricultural and crop production fields.
Qualifying the student to analyze the impact of environmental factors on plant growth, which is important in the fields of sustainable agriculture.
Providing skills in conducting experiments and analyzing results, which supports work in agricultural and environmental research centers.
Enhancing the ability to use scientific knowledge in improving agricultural production and water resource management.
Developing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential skills in the agricultural and research job market

  • Last updated: 2026-04-19

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