Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - BISC 430 D100

Microbe-Plant Interactions (3)

Class Number: 1909

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 22, 2022
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 231 and at least one of BISC 303, 326, 337 with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Interactions between major groups of microbes (including fungi, bacteria, viruses, phytoplasmas and viroids) with higher plants, including the chemical signals which trigger the onset of recognition events that result in a parasitic or mutualistic relationship, and the mechanisms of plant defense. Students who have completed BISC 475 under the title 'Microbe-Plant Interactions' may not complete BISC 430 for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Outline of Topics:

Overview of microbes associated with plants

Types of microbe-plant associations

Evolution of microbe-plant relationships

Pathogenic associations (plant diseases)

Recognition and virulence factors

Development of disease

Microbial pathogenicity factors

Host genetic factors and disease

Defense responses in plants

Antimicrobial compounds in plants

Strategies to overcome disease

Genetic transformation of plants

Molecular methods for microbe identification

Mutualistic interactions

 

Grading

  • . Midterm Exam 25%
  • . Class Projects (2) 40%
  • . Final Exam 35%

NOTES:

Mode of teaching: 

Lecture: Synchronous (recorded) 

Midterm: synchronous; date: TBA 

Final exam: synchronous; date: TBA 

 

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Textbook(s): None. Course hand-outs will be provided, textbook references given, and Powerpoint presentations made available.


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.