BIOLOGY 216 General Botany Lecture
Fall 2015
Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1200 – 1250, AH 122
Instructor: Dr. James E. Moore
Office: AH 110
Telephone: 321 – 3451
Email: jmoore25@cbu.edu
Webpage: http://facstaff.cbu.edu/~jmoore25
Office Hours: Monday: 0700 – 0800; Tuesday: 0930 – 1100;
Wednesday: 0700 – 0800; Thursday: 0930 – 1100 & 1200 – 1600; Friday: 0700 – 0800
Note: If these times do not fit into your schedule, feel free to make an
appointment, or stop by whenever my door is open.
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Text: Raven, Evert, & Eichhorn 8 Edition. The Biology of Plants. Freeman & Company Worth
Publishers. ISBN #13: 978-1-4292-1961-7.
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of botany. The term botany comes from
the Greek βοτάνη which means pasture, grass, or fodder (which probably arose from the need to know
which plants were suitable for livestock consumption). The course sequence is designed to walk students
through an approximate phylogenetic chronology of plant evolution. This course will include a survey of
the major groups of plants, algae and fungi, evolutionary history, classification, and life cycles. Higher
plant anatomy and reproduction as well as the geographical distribution and ecology of the major plant
groups will be discussed.
Course Objectives:
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To obtain an understanding of plant structure and function.
To understand the ecology of distinct plant groups in relation to their abiotic environment.
To gain an appreciation of the complexity of the life cycles of plants, algae, and fungi.
To understand the origin of land plants and their evolutionary relationships.
Pre-requisite Courses and Abilities: All students must have successfully completed Biology 112 and
Chemistry 113 prior to taking this course. By now, the student should have the necessary skills in reading
and writing, with a basic knowledge of cellular respiration and photosynthesis as well as a prior exposure
to Mendelian genetics.
Text Readings: The assigned readings will supplement the material presented in class, often with
different examples. You will be responsible for information obtained in the readings on exams. Lectures
will make more sense if you have read the assigned chapters prior to lecture.
Course Postings: All supplementary material will be available on my website. All course correspondence
will be conducted through your CBU email account. I will not respond to personal accounts such as:
hotmail, yahoo, gmail, etc. You are responsible for all announcements sent via email, even if your inbox is
full and you cannot receive messages.
Grading: Tentatively, a total of 700 points are possible. Sources of points include: 4 lecture exams (100
points each) and a comprehensive final examination (100 points). Also, there will be a minimum of five
quizzes (20 points each) to ensure students are progressing through the subject matter. Also, I have
scheduled time for student presentations on a subject to be discussed during the first week of class. The
additional (~100) points will be obtained from various assignments given throughout the semester
(assigned with advanced notice of course!!)
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Grades: All grades will be based on the number of student earned points out of the total possible class
points (700).
A = 630 to 700; B = 560 to 629; C = 490 to 559; D = 420 to 489; F = 419 or below
Exams: Following the course schedule, students will be assessed by four in-class exams and a final
comprehensive exam. NO exam grade will be dropped, nor will the final grade be based on a curve.
Exams are designed to take the entire class period (~ 40 – 45 minutes is not a long time).
If you are late for a quiz or exam and AT LEAST ONE STUDENT HAS TURNED IN THE quiz or exam
YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE the quiz or exam. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Missed Exams: THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. Make-up exams are not given unless prior approval has
been obtained from ME. Obviously, make-up exams cannot be made-up. In the event of a make-up
exam, please note that the style and format will be much different (i.e., 10 essay questions). A doctor’s
excuse is not an automatic excuse. Ultimately, I decide whether or not you should be granted a make-up,
so be there on time! THERE IS NO MAKE-UP FOR THE FINAL EXAM. IF YOU ARE LATE FOR THE
FINAL EXAM AND AT LEAST ONE STUDENT HAS TURNED IN THE FINAL, YOU ARE NOT
PERMITTED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM.
Grade Dispute: I take special care to ensure that all students are graded fairly. If mistakes in grading are
found, I will correct the error and point total. If your dispute involves comparing another classmate’s
graded exam with your own then I will reassess both students’ entire exams. During this process, grades
may change, but not always in a positive direction. All scores and disputes must be conducted within one
week of the in-class return date (i.e., you must attempt to reach me by: phone, email, slipping a note
under my door) for the exam of consideration.
Academic Integrity / Student Conduct: Nothing is more destructive to science and academia than the
‘unethical duplication’ of others’ work. Anyone attempting to pass somebody else’s work as you your own
will earn an “F” for the course (NO EXEPTIONS). Cheating, plagiarism or any other form of academic
dishonesty will be dealt with according to the CBU Student Handbook. The onus is on you to familiarize
yourself with the Student Handbook found at:
http://www.cbu.edu/idc/groups/studentlife/documents/web_assets/cbucompass_2010_2011.pdf
Turn off all cell phones. If I see you checking facebook status or texting I will (probably not politely) ask
you to leave the classroom. If emergency situations arise, please see me before class to discuss them.
One of my major pet peeves is lateness. Lateness is disrespectful to me and your classmates, not to
mention consistent lateness may result in a drop in your final grade for the course.
Attendance and Cancellations: Students are expected to attend all lectures as this will maximize the
probability that you will succeed in my course. Any student who has missed > 8 lectures may be
withdrawn from the course or given an “F” at my discretion (Since at that point you have missed ¼ of the
class). If classes are cancelled on a regular lecture day, exam dates will not change. If classes are
cancelled on an exam day, the exam will be given during the next meeting time. I will send updates
reminding you if indeed we have a cancellation.
Special Needs: Any student who may need class or exam accommodations based on the impact of a
disability is encouraged to speak with me privately to discuss your specific needs. Students with
disabilities should also contact Student Disability Services (SDS).
http://www2.cbu.edu/cbu/StudentLife/DisabilityServices/. Reasonable accommodations will be made
available only after I have received written documentation from Student Disability Services. Please deliver
the documentation to me in my office as soon as possible. Late notification may result in the requested
accommodation being unavailable.
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Course Schedule: Dates for lecture topics are subject to change. “Ch.” entries refer to readings in The
Biology of Plants textbook. Major events are boldface.
Week
24-Aug
26-Aug
28-Aug
31-Aug
2-Sept
4-Sept
7-Sept
9-Sept
11-Sept
14-Sept
16-Sept
18-Sept
21-Sept
23-Sept
25-Sept
28-Sept
30-Sept
2- Oct
5-Oct
7-Oct
9-Oct
12-Oct
14-Oct
16-Oct
19-23 Oct
26-Oct
28-Oct
30-Oct
2-Nov
4-Nov
6-Nov
9-Nov
11-Nov
13-Nov
16-Nov
18-Nov
20-Nov
23-Nov
25-Nov
27-Nov
30-Nov
2-Dec
4-Dec
7-Dec
9-Dec
11-Dec
14-19-Dec
Topic
Introduction – Classification – Systematics
Classification – Systematics
Life Cycles I
Life Cycles II
Fungi I
Fungi II
LABOR DAY
EXAM I
Algae & Heterotrophic Protists
Algae & Heterotrophic Protists
Algae & Heterotrophic Protists
Bryophytes
Bryophytes
Seedless Vascular Plants
Seedless Vascular Plants
Seedless Vascular Plants
Plant Histology—Cells—Tissues
Plant Histology—Cells—Tissues
Plant Histology—Cells—Tissues
EXAM II
Root Primary Growth
Shoot Primary Growth
Shoot Primary Growth
Secondary & Arborescent Growth
FALL BREAK
Secondary & Arborescent Growth
EXAM III
Pteridophyte Reproduction
Pteridophyte Reproduction
Gymnosperm Reproduction
Gymnosperm Reproduction
Angiosperm Reproduction
Angiosperm Reproduction
Angiosperm Reproduction
Angiosperm Reproduction
EXAM IV
Communities & Ecosystems
Communities & Ecosystems
Global Ecology – Biomes
Thanksgiving Holiday
Global Ecology – Biomes
Presentations
Presentations
Presentations
Report Due
Review Day
Final Exam Week TBD
Assigned Readings
Ch’s. 1 & 12
Ch. 12
Ch’s. 8 (9)
Ch’s. 8 (9)
Ch. 14
Ch. 14
Ch. 15
Ch. 15
Ch. 15
Ch. 16
Ch. 16
Ch. 17
Ch. 17
Ch. 17
Ch. 23
Ch. 23
Ch. 23
Ch. 24
Ch. 25
Ch. 25
Ch. 26
Ch. 26
Ch. 17
Ch. 17
Ch. 18
Ch. 18
Ch. 19 (20)
Ch. 19 (20)
Ch. 19 (20)
Ch. 19 (20)
Ch. 31
Ch. 31
Ch. 32
Ch. 32
** Note: Dates of quizzes will be announced at least one class period prior. NO POP QUIZZES.
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