BIOLOGY 366
PLANT SYSTEMATICS
SPRING 2014
The information in this manual is needed for the laboratory portion of Biology 366, Plant
Systematics. The general philosophy followed in this course relies on active student engagement
and participation in the review of the information and concepts presented throughout the course
by the instructor and teaching assistants. The experience you receive by attending and actively
working with plant-related materials in the 3 hours of laboratory each week will allow you to
master the information, as long as you follow the instructions, arrive prepared for each lab, and
use this sourcebook to direct your studies. It is the responsibility of the student to fully integrate
information from the lecture with the extensive materials seen in the laboratory - these are not
separate courses, but function together to provide a review of the general concepts of a
phylogenetically-based approach to the study of plant systematics and evolution.
WHO, WHAT, AND WHERE
LABORATORY LOCATION: 303 BESSEY HALL;
SECTION
Lecture
1
2
3
4
TIME
TTh
12:40-2:00
T 2-5
W 12-3
W 3-6
Th 9-12
LECTURE LOCATION: 210 BESSEY HALL
INSTRUCTOR; OFFICE; E-MAIL (preferred for communication)
Dr. Lynn G. Clark; 345 Bessey; lgclark@iastate.edu
Jen Dixon; 33 Bessey; jenjdixon@gmail.com
Lakshmi Attigala; 33 Bessey; lakshmi@iastate.edu
Lakshmi Attigala
Jen Dixon
BIOLOGY 366 WEB PAGE: http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/classes/bio366/
MY SECTION: _____ MY TA:________________ OFFICE HOURS:_____________________________
TEXTBOOKS
Required:
Clark et al. 2014
Simpson, M. 2010
Helpful but not required:
Harris & Harris 1994
Heywood, V. 1993
Judd, W. et al. 2008
Zomlefer 1994
Plant Systematics: Laboratory Manual and Supplementary
Resources
Plant Systematics (2nd edition)
Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary
Flowering Plants of the World
Plant Systematics: A Phylogenetic Approach (3rd edition)
Flowering Plant Families
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ABOUT THE LAB
Philosophy: An important part of the learning experience in this course is in the laboratory. This is
where we will get the all-important “hands-on” experience with real plants (flowers!). In addition, the
laboratory sections are designed to facilitate discussion, which should help solidify your understanding
of the key concepts and terminology. Every effort will be made by the instructors to provide
individual instruction and help for each student.
Supplies: Bring to lab this course pack; the Simpson 2010 textbook; forceps; and a 10X hand-lens
Clothing: Appropriate shoes and clothing should be worn when field trips are scheduled.
EXAMS AND QUIZZES
Two exams and one final practical will be held during laboratory periods, and there will be a lecture
final exam during finals week. Each exam will cover material as indicated in the syllabus but the
final practical and the lecture final are cumulative. There will also be 6 quizzes, of which the best 5
will count toward your final score. There will be one extra-credit opportunity in mid-April on a
weekend, weather permitting.
Make-up policy: You must take examinations during their scheduled periods. Make-ups for exams
will be allowed only if there are documented extenuating circumstances and you contact us prior to
the test, in which case the test will be given orally. If you miss a quiz, that will be considered your
low score and dropped; make-ups for a second missed quiz will be done under the same conditions as
for exams.
GRADES (+/- Grading Will Be Used) – 1000 TOTAL POINTS
LEARNING EVALUATION
Exam I – Feb. 18-20
Exam II – Apr. 1-3
Final practical – Apr. 29-May 1
Final exam (lecture)
Quizzes (best 5 of 6, 25 pts each)
Exercises (lab and in-class)
Lab participation (keyouts, etc.)
TOTAL
POINTS (% OF GRADE)
100 (10%)
100 (10%)
125 (12.5%)
150 (15%)
125 (12.5%)
200 (20%)
200 (20%)
1000 (100%)
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BIOLOGY 366 - COURSE SYLLABUS, LECTURE, AND LABORATORY SCHEDULE – SPRING 2013
LAB
DATE/DAY
LABORATORY TOPIC
Week 1
Jan. 14-16
Course overview; The Wonderful
World of Green Plant Diversity and
Evolution
Ch. 1; Ch. 3: 55-62
Jan. 16 (Th)
Vegetative part of plants
Ch. 9: 452-468
Jan. 21 (T)
Flowers
Ch. 9: 468-489
Jan. 23 (Th)
Inflorescences; Fruits
Ch. 9: 489-494
Jan. 28 (T)
Phylogenetic analysis, part I; Quiz
1 (vegetative morphology)
Ch. 2: 17-34
Jan. 30 (Th)
Phylogenetic analysis, part II
Ch. 2: 40-48
Feb. 4 (T)
Plant names; Quiz 2 (flowers,
inflorescences, fruits)
Ch. 15; Ch. 16
Feb. 6 (Th)
Gymnosperms; Angiosperm origins
Ch. 5; Ch. 6
Feb. 11 (T)
ANITA grade and Magnoliids;
Quiz 3 (phylogenetics)
Ch. 7: 182-197
Constructing keys (Ex. III);
phylogenetic analysis (Ex. IV)
Week 5
Feb. 11-13
Jan. 14 (T)
Flowers (Ex. II), Inflorescences &
Fruits
Week 4
Feb. 4-6
TEXTBOOK*
READINGS
Vegetative morphology & Flowers
I (Ex. I); use of microscopes
Week 3
Jan. 28-30
LECTURE TOPIC
Plant diversity review/greenhouse
tour
Week 2
Jan. 21-23
LECTURE
DATE/DAY
Gymnosperms; ANITA grade;
Magnoliids
3
LAB
DATE/DAY
LABORATORY TOPIC
Week 6
Feb. 18-20
Mar. 17-21
Feb. 18 (T)
Monocots, part I
Ch. 7: 200-230
Feb. 20 (Th)
Monocots, part II
Ch. 7: 230-264
Feb. 25 (T)
Ceratophyllales, Basal eudicots,
Caryophyllales
Ch. 7: 197-200; Ch.
8: 276-312
Feb. 27 (Th)
Systematics Resources; Rosids
(Fabids)
Ch. 17; Ch. 18; Ch.
8: 312-347
Mar. 4 (T)
Rosids (Fabids); Quiz 4 (monocots)
Ch. 8: 312-347
Mar. 6 (Th)
Rosids (Malvids)
Ch. 8: 347-371
Mar. 11 (T)
Plant Speciation
Ch. 13; Ch. 19
Mar. 13 (Th)
No lecture
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
Mar. 25 (T)
Plant Speciation cont’d.; Quiz 5
(Rosids)
Mar. 27 (Th)
Review for Exam II
Apr. 1 (T)
Basal Asterids; Asterids (Lamiids)
Ch. 19
Plant Speciation (Ex. V)
Week 11
Apr. 1-3
Review for Exam I
Rosids
Week 10
Mar. 25-27
Feb. 13 (Th)
Ceratophyllales, Basal eudicots,
Caryophyllales; Herbarium tour
Week 9
Mar. 11-13
TEXTBOOK*
READINGS
Monocots
Week 8
Mar. 4-6
LECTURE TOPIC
Exam I (covers through Feb. 4)
Week 7
Feb. 25-27
LECTURE
DATE/DAY
Exam II (covers Feb. 6 through
Mar. 6, Gymnosperms—Rosids)
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Ch. 8: 372-416
LAB
DATE/DAY
LABORATORY TOPIC
Week 12
Apr. 8-10
Apr. 3 (Th)
Asterids (Campanulids)
Ch. 8: 389-416 and
416-435
Apr. 8 (T)
Bamboo Systematics—A Real
World Example
Apr. 10 (Th)
Molecular Systematics
Apr. 15 (T)
Molecular Systematics cont’d.;
Quiz 6 (Plant speciation; Asterids)
Apr. 17 (Th)
Guest lecture
Apr. 22 (T)
Nomenclature, Classification
Ch. 16; Ch. 2: 41-43
Apr. 24 (Th)
Nomenclature, Classification (Ex.
VII)
Ch. 16; Ch. 2: 41-43
Apr. 29 (T)
Review for final practical
May 1 (Th)
Review for lecture final
May 6 (T)
12:00-2 p.m.
Final lecture exam
(comprehensive)
Ch. 14: 585-599
Campus and local plants; review
Week 15
Apr. 29-May
1
TEXTBOOK*
READINGS
Molecular systematics (Ex. VI)
Week 14
Apr. 22-24
LECTURE TOPIC
Asterids
Week 13
Apr. 15-17
LECTURE
DATE/DAY
Final practical (comprehensive)
* Textbook: Simpson, M. G. (2010) Plant Systematics, 2rd ed. Academic Press, Elsevier Science and Technology Books, Burlington, MA.
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