Dr. Andrew Wood
Life Science II Room 431
Office & Lab Phone: 618-453-5609
email: wood at plant.siu.edu
Dr. David A. Lightfoot, Professor
Agriculture 145H
Office Phone: 618-453-2496
email: ga4082 at siu.edu
COURSE DESRIPTION
Primary and intermediary metabolism. Exploration of fundamental
biochemical pathways in plants with an emphasis upon carbon and
nitrogen metabolism. Prerequisite: PLB320 or consent of instructor.
TEXTBOOK
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of Plants (2000) BB Buchanan,
W Gruissem & RL Jones, 1st Edition. Link HERE.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Gain an understanding of intermediary plant metabolism.
Study the relationship between plant metabolism and
agricultural biotechnology.
Provide basic knowledge for biochemical techniques applied
to plants.
GRADING
COURSE POLICIES
This course will adhere to the published SIU-C policies. Students are
expected to take the course exams at the scheduled dates &
times
unless the student’s absence has been officially excused
prior to
the date of the exam. Students who miss an exam due to illness or
personal emergency may request a make-up exam if proper documentation
can be provided.
SIUC / College of Science / Plant Biochemistry
URL: http://www.science.siu.edu/PLB427/index.html
Last updated: 30-Aug-07 / dln
