Survey of algae, nonvascular, and vascular plants, with emphasis on the origin, structure, development, and physiology of flowering vascular plants.
| Date | Topic | Chapter(s)^ | Lab* |
| March 26 | Intro | 1 | none |
| Cells and Tissues | 4 | ||
| April 2 | Growth & Development | 6 | 1,2 start plants |
| 9 | Roots & Mineral Nutrition | 7 | 4 |
| Exam I | |||
| 16 | Stems & Sec Growth | 8 | 5, 6 |
| Leaves | 9 | ||
| 23 | Photosynthesis | 10 | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Exam II | |||
| 30 | Flowers & Fruits | 12 | 11, 12 |
| Lab Practical I | |||
| May 7 | Diversity & Classification | 15 | 13, 14 |
| Bacteria | 16 | ||
| 14 | Algae | 16 | 19, 22, 23, 24 |
| Bryophytes & Ferns | 17 | ||
| Exam III | |||
| 21 | Gynmosperms | 18 | 25, 26, 27 |
| & Angiosperms | |||
| Lab Practical II |
Final Exam- Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 2:00 p.m.
^Chapters are from Principles of Botany by Uno, Storey, and Moore
*A Laboratory Manual for Botany by Balbach and Bliss
The goals in the course are to understand and appreciate the:
1. diversity of the organisms known as plants.
2. structure and physiology of flowering vascular plants.
3. interactions of plants with other organisms and with the environment.
4. ecological role of plants in the biosphere.
| Exams I, II, III | 300 |
| Final Exam | 100 |
| Laboratory Papers | 50 |
| Lab Practicals | 80 |
| Plant Growth Notebook | 25 |
| Total | 555 |
Exams:
1. The lecture exams will consist of objective (multiple choice) and essay questions.
2. Each laboratory practical will consist of approximately 40 short answer questions set
up in the laboratory.
3. The final exam will probably include essay questions and a crossword puzzle.
Laboratory:
1. Monday from 1:30 until 4:30
2. Attendance is mandatory. Please do not schedule appointments during this time.
3. The laboratory manuals will be taken up periodically and some of the questions graded
(points for laboratory papers). I might ask for the lab manuals at any time so you will
NOT necessarily receive advance warning.
4. You will be growing plants during the term and keep a notebook about the growth and
development of your plants. This group effort will be worth 25 points. Specific
information and instructions will be provided for this activity.
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