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(3 cr; Fall and Spring Semester; Prerequisite Biol 1009)
An introductory course in the study of protist, fungal, monera and plant structure, development, reproduction and physiology. The course has two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour lab per week.
The instructor for Biol 2022 - "General
Botany" is:
Wendell Johnson (Fall-2007)
Please contact your instructor for the appropriate course password.
General Course Information
The use of Internet activities will be integrated throughout the course.
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
- explain the role of cellular structure as it relates to function.
- distinguish between animals and what in the past were called plants, in this course plant include: plants, protists, monera, and fungi.
- explain the role of hormones in an organism’s interaction with its environment.
- explain the importance of inorganic nutrients in the growth and development of an organism.
- describe the life cycles of representative organisms from each major group studied in this course.
- explain the C3 and C4 photosynthesis pathways and how differences and similarities are involved in productivity potential.
- explain the role of spores, seeds, flowers and fruit in the reproductive success of the studied organisms.
- explain the phylogenetic relationships between the organisms studied in the course.
- explain the relationship between structure, environment and movement of materials within plant.
- Textbook: Botany, by Uno, Storey and Moore
- Lab Manual: Botany, by Wendell Johnson
Weekly schedule can be found on the class website.
Grades will be based on:
- 15-18 homework assignments,
- 7-9 quizzes,
- 3 one-hour exams, and
- 2 special projects.
100% - 90% = A; 89% - 80% = B; 79% - 70% = C; 69% - 60% = D; 59% - 0% = F
This percentage is based on the highest
achieved score in the class.
Grade " + " and " - " will apply to the
final semester grades.
For more information about grades, refer to the
U of M's
Uniform Grading and Transcript Policy
Academic Workload
Expectations
For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined
as equivalent to an average of three hours of learning effort per week
(over a full semester) necessary for an average student to achieve an
average grade in the course. For example, a student taking a three credit
course that meets for three hours a week should expect to spend an
additional six hours a week on coursework outside the
classroom.
Course Instructional Materials
To begin the course, you need to be registered for the class. A password will be provided after you register. The password will allow you to view the complete syllabus and download any course material.
No sample unit available for this course.
Students with Special Needs:
Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary,
which might effect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged
to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Tutors are
available, and adaptation of methods, materials, or tests may be made as
required to provide for equitable participation. This syllabus is also
available in alternative formats upon request.