Lecture Schedule for Plant Anatomy, Biology 2335, Section 07854, Spring 2003
Lecture in Rm 138 SRI, 2:30-4 PM Tuesday and Thursday.
Date, Topics and Examinations
January
14
Organization of the class
16
Cellular organization, we will watch a laser disc
21
Cellular organization, we will finish watching the laser disc
23
Origin of life, Cyanobacteria and eukaryotes
28
Cytology of eukaryotes, internal cellular organization of plants and alternation of
generations
30
Higher fungi, lichens and lower fungi
February
4
Overview of the algae and Rhodophyta
6
Heterokont algae
11
"Glaucophyta", Euglenophyta, Pyrrhophyta, Chloroarachniophyta and protists related
to the algae
13
Green algal groups
18
First examination (topics covered 1/14 to and including 2/13)
20
Early land plants, non-vascular embryophytes and the three major plant tissue
types
25
Origin and radiation of the Tracheophyta and the structure of ferns
27
Progymnospermopsida and the evolution of the ovule and the stucture of the
Pteridospermales
March
3-8
Spring holidays
11
13
18
20
25
27
April
1
3
8
10
15
17
22
24
29
The diversification of gymnosperms
Origin of the angiosperms
Formation of apical meristems generates the bipolar plant axis
Xylem
Phloem, secretory cells and tissues and mineral deposition
Second midterm examination (topics covered 2/20 to and including 3/25)
Epidermis and stem anatomy and last day to drop a course
Leaves
Roots
Vascular cambium and secondary vascular tissues
Periderm and anomalous secondary growth of angiosperms
Flowers and fertilization
Fruits, seeds and seedlings
Third midterm examination (topics covered 4/1 to and including 4/22)
Reading period, time to study
April 30-May 8 Examination period for all classes held spring 2003
May 6 Final examination for BIOL 2335 (a comprehensive examination) 2-4PM
An individualized course packet will have your Homework Assignments, Lecture Notes and
Test Questions for Biology 2335; each packet will have a unique four-digit number that will
be used to report your scores on this web site. Additional illustrative material will be
distributed in class.
Grades will be determined from the distribution of the overall percentage correct on
homework and lecture examinations: four lecture tests (three midterms and the final) will be
given. All tests will be of equal value and total to 84% of your grade. In your individualized
packet there will be four homework assignments worth 4% each [for a total of 16%]; each packet
will have an unique homework assignment. Tests will be curved. No makeup tests. Tests
formats may be multiple choice, fill in the blank or short answer.
Word to the wise: You will need to consistently do your reading to pass the course. You
cannot assimilate the material by studying the night before the examination. Take note! If
you need help please go on a regular basis to the SIBS Tutors in the Science Building, rm
114; do not wait until the night before the examination to look for help. I have noted that some
students have found it useful to form study groups of several students to quiz each other.
Let's work together!
Dr. Alfred R. Loeblich III’s office hours & place: 10:30-11:30 AM Fri in Rm 216 S. If
this time conflicts with your schedule you should make special arrangements. My phone
number is (713) 743-2644 and my e-mail address is loeblich@swbell.net.