BOT 202
Plant Biology
Winter, 2007
Course Description
Number of Course: BOT 202
Name of Course: Plant Biology
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 211 or BOT 201
Class Format: Three, two-hour classes per week
Class meeting times: M,W,F, 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM, BH 324
Credit Hours: Five
Objectives: To help students gain an understanding of and appreciation for plant form and function and to introduce students to the fantastic array of plant-like organisms inhabiting Earth.
Learning Outcomes:
Students successfully completing this course will have introductory to
intermediate level of knowledge of the morphology and anatomy of plant leaves,
stems, roots and flowers. They will have an introductory level of understanding
of the processes of plant growth from both apical meristems and vascular
cambium. Students will read a survey of the plant kingdoms and will learn the
basic characteristics of each of the major kingdoms and divisions of organisms
that are considered by many to be plants, including Cyanobacteria, Autotrophic
Protista (Algae), Non-vascular plants, Lower vascular plants, Gymnosperms and
Angiospersms.
Required texts:
Mauseth, James D. 1995. Botany, 3rd Ed.;
Course Requirements and Means of Assessment:
Students must satisfactorily complete three exams to receive a passing grade in
the course. The course will be taught in an "active learning" format.
Each class period will be introduced by the instructor, then students will be
expected to complete a series of laboratory exercises. Students will complete a
portfolio of assignments for the course in preparation for the exams.
Students must complete two mid-term exams, one final exam, and keep a lab journal. Final grades will be based on a total of the points accumulated on each assignment. Students must earn 90% of the total points to receive an A in the course; 80% for a grade of B; 70% for a grade of C, and 60% for a grade of D. Students earning fewer than 60% of the points will receive a grade of F.
Midterm Exam I, Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 (Plant anatomy) - 50 pts.
Midterm Exam II, Chapters 18, 19, 20, 21 (Plant Diversity)- 50 pts.
Final exam, Chapters 18-25 (Plant Diversity) - 100 pts.
Lab journal: 50 pts.
Special Needs:
Students who have a documented disability or suspect that they may have a
learning problem should contact the Disability Services Program in Loso Hall
234, Telephone: 962-3081. Students with disabilities should make their need for
reasonable accomodation known to the instructor within the first two weeks of
the term.
Statement on Academic Misconduct:
Exam Policies:
- exams are closed book; no books or notes may be used
- students must complete the exam within a specified two-hour time limit
- students with disabilities may have extended time for completion of exams by
arrangement with instructor
- students may not leave the room during an exam
- all university policies regarding academic honesty apply and students accused
of dishonesty will be referred to the dean of Student Affairs for disciplinary
action
- students may not miss an exam without permission of the instructor. If you
are sick, you must call me before the begining time of the exam and make
arrangements for completion. No make-up exams will be given without prior
permission.
Links to other information regarding this course:
List of lab activities for midterm review
Dr. Karen Antell
Associate Professor of Biology
Eastern
Page updated 8 January 2007