Central Michigan University
College of Science & Technology
Course Syllabus
BIO
203
Desig. No.
General Botany
Title
3(2-3)
Credit
I.
Bulletin Description
Fundamental structure and physiology of plants.
II.
Prerequisites
BIO 101 or 105
III.
Rationale for Course Level
A lower course that follows up on an introductory biology course.
IV.
Textbooks and Other Materials To Be Furnished by the Student
Biology of Plants, 6th ed. 1994 - Raven, Evert & Eichhorn OR Botany, 1994 - Moore,
Clark, Stearn & Vodopich
$3.00 fee for laboratory handouts in lieu of lab manual
V.
Special Requirements of the Course
One local field trip will be taken to familiarize the student with representatives of the
locally occurring woody plants. One literature review a from botanical journals in CMU
library
VI.
General Methodology Used in Conducting the Course
Two hours lecture and three hour laboratory experience each week. Discussion will be
encouraged during either period. Audio tutorial is available for the course. Audio-visuals
include both slides and VCR tapes. Quizzes ca. tri-weekly in the lab; one lab write up
(photosynthesis lab)
VII.
Course Objectives
At end of course, student will have 1) general understanding of plant function and
anatomy and 2) background to enroll in advanced plant courses.
VIII.
Course Outline
GENERAL BOTANY (Biology 203)
Tentative Lecture Schedule (subject to change)
Week Date Text reading (Raven, Evert & Eichhorn: Biology of Plants, 5th ed.)
Chapters
1,28, Aug [1, 2, 10, Appendix C
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
6
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
4
September
September
September
September
October
October
October
October
October
November
November
November
November
December
20, 21
3, 4, Appendix A
23:488-491, 496-511; 16:320-22
7)
(23: remaining pages
21, Test # 1 – probably on Wednesday the 11th.
16:317-321; 24
22)
(17, 18,
Test # 2 – probably on Wednesday the 8th.
19, 29
25, 26
16:322-323
Other chapters and pages maybe assigned)
FINAL EXAM: MONDAY, 11 December 10-12am
GRADING:
Percentage scale 90--100 A range, 80-89 B range, 70-79
C range, 60-69 D range, below 59---fail. I reserve the right to assign final grades on a
modified curve, but in NO case will the final grade be lower than that earned via the
percentage system.
Your FINAL PERCENTAGE is arrived at by dividing the total points you receive in the course by the
total possible. The three lecture exams do not carry equal weight. The final exam will be worth more
than the two individual semester exams. Laboratory points will be
included in arriving at your total points (these will be approximately
33% of your grade).
Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course
requirements should contact me by the end of the first week of classes.
Daniel E. Wujek (phone 774-3626)
Office hours: 9 - 10 MW
11 - 12 MW
1-2M
Brooks 164/166
GENERAL BOT ANY (Biology 203) LAB SCHEDULE
Fall 1995
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
28
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
Aug
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
FALL 1995
Topic
Mitosis/meiosis review; microscope; use of keys
Carrot tissue culture; cells: structure and types
Osmosis and diffusion; plasmolysis
Tree ID
Plant tissues: leaves
Pigments; photosynthesis; use of an isotope
Plant tissues: stems (external); primary tissues
Plant tissues: stems (internal); secondary tissues
Plant tissues: vascular bundles/steles; wood blocks
Plant tissues: roots
11
6
Nov.
12
13
Nov.
13
20
Nov.
in the morning
14
27
Nov.
15
4
Dec.
analysis
Flowers
Microsporogenesis and megasporogenesis
Lab test for EVERYONE Tues., 21 Nov. ALL SECTIONS; test given
Fruits, seeds and seedlings
Topic to be decided; possibly plant kingdom survey Some computer
NOTE: Sometime during the first three weeks in October, carrot
to new media.
tissue cultures will be transferred
There is also a $3.00 laboratory fee that will be explained by your laboratory instructor.
IX.
Evaluation
Three lecture exams 60%, one general lab exam 20%, one library literature review 5%, five
lab quizzes 15%. Final grade determined by standard percentage system.
X.
Bibliography
Botany, Plant Form & Function, Moore & Clark, 1994
Botany, Meusuth, 1994
A number of other general botany texts are kept in the lab
Syllabus Prepared By:
Joanne Dannenhoffer
Name
_____________________________
Signature
4/7/03___
Date
General Botany -- Biology 203
COURSE OUTUNE
,I
Biological classification
1 week
II.
Plant communities
2 weeks
a. Ecosysterns
b. Community structure
III.
The plant cell
1 essj
a. Chemical Composition
b. Plant cell ultra structure
IV.
Structure and function of vascular plants
2 weeks
a.Nature of the plant body
b, Cell types and primary tissues in stems
c, Secondary growth in stems
d, Roots and leaves
V.
Water and plant nutrient transport
1 week
VI.
Plant cell energetics: photosynthesis
1 week
VII.
Plant growth and development
1 week
VIII.
Evolutionary mechanisms and plant diversity
1 week
IX.
Evolutionary patterns in non-vascular plants
1 week
X.
Evolutionary patterns in lower vascular plants
1 week
XI.
Evolutionary patterns in higher vascular plants
1 week
XII.
Aspects of flowering plant evolution
2 weeks
FINAL EXAMINATION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Variable: General Botany texts and selected upper-level botany literature.
1 week
General Botany -- Biology 203
COURSE OUTUNE
I.
Biological classification
1 week
II.
Plant communities
2 weeks
a. Ecosystems
b.Community structure
III.
The plant cell
1 week
a. Chemical compositon
b. Plant cell ultrastructure
IV.
Structure and function of vascular plants
a. Nature of the plant body
b. Cell types and primary tissues in stems
c. Secondary growth in stems
d. Roots and leaves
2 weeks
V.
Water and plant nutrient transport
1 week
VI.
Plant cell energetics: photosynthesis
1 week
VII.
Plant growth and development
1 week
VIII.
Evolutionary mechanisms and plant diversity
1 week
IX.
Evolutionary patterns in non-vascular plants
1 week
X.
Evolutionary patterns in lower vascular plants
1 week
XI.
Evolutionary patterns in higher vascular plants
1 week
XII.
Aspects of flowering plant evolution
2 weeks
FINAL EXAMINATION
1 week
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Variable: General Botany texts and selected upper-level botany literature.