COURSE NAME:
Plant Science in Agriculture.
INSTRUCTOR:
Jim Wilson
OFFICE and
PHONE:
Evergreen A38, 732-6403
E-mail jwilson@csi.edu
http://www.csi.edu/
M. W. F 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. campus,
Wednesday 2 - 4 p.m.
Plant Science, Parker. Notes and PlantCD
(see classweb explanation) and on the PlantCD.
TIME:
LAB:
TEXT:
MAJOR COURSE
OBJECTIVE:
All students should gain an appreciation for plants and their
role in human existence by understanding plant processes,
morphology, and physiology.
COURSE
OUTCOMES:
Students will demonstrate knowledge of agri-plants by
completing objective tests and labs with a 70% accuracy.
REQUIREMENTS:
Do all required reading, assignments on Blackboard; take
appropriate notes from lecture and all tests and quizzes. It is
your responsibility to log on to Blackboard and keep up with
the calendar, all requirements and assignments. All
students are to complete a team (two person) cybercollection of plants from the world wide web. These will be
given towards the last of the class. Students not ready will
be given a score of 0. This is not a hard assignment but
takes time to complete. ALL STUDENTS ARE TO TREAT
THEIR FELLOW STUDENTS WITH RESPECT AT ALL
TIMES.
One short Exam after Nutrition – 50 points
Each hour exam = 100 points (3 @ 100 = 300 points
possible)
Each Quiz = 30 points (10 @ 30 = 300 points possible)
Cyber-collection = 150 points
Final Exam = 200 points
Exams
=
350
Quizzes
=
300
Cyber-collection
=
150
Final
=
200
All tests and quizzes are given through “Blackboard”. Each
is timed with a set amount of time (10 min. for Quizzes, 1 hr.
for exams). There is sufficient time to take quizzes without
using notes or the book, if you go over on time you will be
assessed 1 pt. Per 5 seconds over after the first 30 sec.
Study for each and you will not exceed the time given.
Quizzes are NOT open book open note. (You can not use
your neighbor or another student, anyone not doing their
own work will be asked to drop the class or failed) Quizzes
EXAMS, QUIZZES
and GRADING:
BLACKBOARD
HONESTY
ATTENDANCE:
will be made available on Wed. morning and unavailable
Thursday morning. If you did not take it, score counts a 0
“you just missed the quiz”. Any missing grade will be
counted as a 0, NO makeup’s on tests or quizzes.
Students that are gone during the time for the quiz will
miss the quiz, there will be approx. 12 quizzes of which
only the top 10 will count. You can log on from
anywhere there is internet connection and take the quiz.
Students that have an earned A or B can opt not to take
the final. All others will take the final.
To log in to Blackboard, open your browser and type
“classweb.csi.edu” in the address line of the browser or go to
www.csi.edu and follow the links to Blackboard. The startup
page for Blackboard will come up. Create an account for
yourself and place yourself in “Plant Science” and then email
me with the subject Plant Science Class.
The PlantCD has been in development for several years and
is generated with the student in mind. Now missed notes
can be viewed from any PC that uses Windows 95 or better.
Not all things talked about in class are on this CD; however,
all required notes are. Do not think you can just use this CD
and not come to class. All college requirements and
stipulations on attendance will be inforced
Cheating, Plagiarism will not be tolerated; Collaboration on
assigned projects only, all others will not be tolerated.
Discovery of a student’s intent to be dishonest will result in a
request for that student’s withdrawal from the class or could
result in the failure of the student. It’s just wrong so don’t do
it!
It is important for me that everyone attends class. Check
the college requirements and policy on attendance. They
will be followed. A student missing class without a valid
reason will be dropped. Valid reasons are sickness and
family emergencies and others that may be discussed with
the instructor before the event (not after). A grade of F will
be recorded on students that fail to show up for class and
don't drop the class. Continual tardiness will result in the
student being dropped from the class.
Major Course Objectives by Lecture Topic
Introduction
Students shall be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Identify the truly American Crops and give country/region of origin.
Describe two (2) events of mass migration caused by agricultural catastrophes.
List three (3) effects of agricultural revolutions to modern society.
Name the scientific studies involved with plants.
Describe the importance of plants to man and the food web.
Draw a food chain/web.
Nutrition and Plants
Students shall be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Classify carbohydrates into their proper categories by name.
Explain the concept of a complex carbohydrate and give examples of them.
Classify the vitamins into water or fat-soluble and give one good source of each.
Write the essential amino acids and describe why they are classed as essential.
Describe the importance of plants to man’s diet.
Explain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
Plant Morphology
Student shall be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Identify Plant parts as described, drawn or randomly identified on a live plant.
Describe the main differences between monocots and dicots.
Explain the functions of each major plant part.
Discuss and use the system to classify plants.
Compare and contrast the reproductive systems of plants, including a
comparison with animals.
6. List and describe the parts of flowers, inflorescence and fruits.
Plant Anatomy
Student shall be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Identify and list the parts of a plant cell.
Describe the key functions of cells and tissues.
Discuss the primary tissue types found in a plant.
Explain the functions of each plant tissue.
Discuss the three tissue systems of plants and list their functions.
Compare and contrast cellular division for sex and division growth.
Describe the differences in anatomy of stems, leaves and roots.
Plant Growth and Development,
Student shall be able to:
1. List the stages of plant growth and development.
2. Explain the chemical process of photosynthesis and write the photosynthetic
equation showing where each component involved starts and ends up.
3. List the phytohormones and explain their functions.
4. Discuss the factors that affect photosynthesis.
5. Compare and contrast the respiration to photosynthesis.
6. Define and explain tissue differentiation.
7. Identify environmental conditions that effect phytohormonal responses.
Plant reproduction and genetics.
Student shall be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
List the stages of meiosis and briefly describe each stage.
Compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis.
Define all terms given in this section.
Discuss segregation and recombination of gene pairs.
Discuss the nature of DNA and protein synthesis.
Use the Punnett Square to solve genetic problems.
Define and hybridization and discuss the role of biotechnology in hybridization.
Plant Needs
Student shall be able to:
1. Describe light and explain how light is used in photosynthesis.
2. Give the following about water: Specific heat, properties of water, and forms of
water.
3. Explain how water is used in plants.
3. Discuss the soil systems and how they relate to plant needs.
4. List the 16 elements needed for plant growth and give a small description of the
macro elements.
5. List the soil components.
Assessment of these objectives will be by quizzes, written
exams, and lab practicals.
WEEK
1-2
3-6
6-8
8-10
10 - 12
12 - 15
15 -16
SUBJECTS
Introduction, Uses of Plants, Nutrition
Test (Blackboard)
Plant Morphology
Test (Blackboard)
Plant Anatomy
Growth and Development
Chemistry of Plants
Test (Blackboard)
Genetics and Reproduction
Genetic Engineering
Light, Temperature, Water
Soil
Test (Blackboard)
Catch up
CHAPTER
Parker
2,
3
1, 4
4, 13, 14
11, 12
15, 16
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
FINAL
This is an approximation of intended times for the subject matter. Actual times may
vary.
Lab Syllabus
Lab Schedule
COURSE NAME:
Plant Science in Agriculture Lab
INSTRUCTOR:
Jim Wilson
OFFICE and PHONE:
Evergreen A38, 732-6403
E-mail jwilson@csi.edu
http://www.csi.cc.id.us/l3.cfm?ag
MAJOR COURSE
OBJECTIVE:
All students should gain an appreciation for plants and their
role in human existence by understanding plant processes,
morphology, and physiology.
REQUIREMENTS:
Do all required reading, assignments take appropriate notes
and all tests and quizzes. All students are to complete a
cyber-collection of plants from the world wide web. ALL
STUDENTS ARE TO TREAT THEIR FELLOW STUDENTS
WITH RESPECT AT ALL TIMES. Lab is a required part of
this class. Two missed labs will result in removal from the
lab class.
Labs = 20 points (5 @ 20 =100 points possible)
Lab Practicum = 20 points (2 @ 20 = 40 points possible)
Lab scores are not reflected in the class grade.
EXAMS, QUIZZES
and GRADING:
You cannot use your neighbor or another student, anyone
not doing their own work will be asked to drop the class or
failed. If you miss 2 labs you will be dropped. Any missing
grade will be counted as a 0, NO make-ups. There is no
written final.
Labs are team events. An individual lab sheet will be
turned in for each lab (graded or not). Members of the
lab team are responsible for the whole team. One
member not actively participating means a low score on
the lab for all members. (Subjective)
HONESTY
ATTENDANCE:
FINAL EXAM:
TEXT:
Cheating, Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Discovery of a
student’s intent to be dishonest will result in a request for
that student’s withdrawal from the class or could result in the
failure of the student.
It is important for me that everyone attends class. Check
the college requirements and policy on attendance. They
will be followed. A grade of F will be recorded on students
that fail to show up for class and don't drop the class.
Continual tardiness will result in the student being dropped
from the class.
Check the schedule for final exams.
Notes.
Week(s)
1. Plant Collection, Wetland Tour
2. Plant Identification, pressing and plant sample mounting.- Weed samples,
3. Internet Sources for Plant Pictures/Agriculture, Bean planting
4. Food Quality
5. Flower / Fruit Dissection, Identification of fruit types
6. Transpiration
7. Tissue Culture/Micropropagation
8. Diffusion and Osmosis
9. Plant Pigments / Photosynthesis
10. Cell Respiration
11. Seed Germination
12. Genetics and chromosome simulation
13. DNA Extraction
14. Electrophoresis and Biotechnology
Approval of Class Syllabus and rules.
I, ____________________________________ have read the syllabus and agree to
abide by such. I also realize things happen, that can’t be addressed by the syllabus,
(ie. Sickness, etc.) it is these times I will try my best to inform the instructor of any
problem. The instructor will inform the students of any changes to the class schedule or
lab schedule as needed. I am also aware that the PlantCD in my possession has to be
returned in good shape before any ADD/DROP slips will be signed and that NO
GRADE will be recorded until it is returned in good shape.
Signed:
__________________________ Student
_______ CD Number
Cyber Collection of Plants
Objectives:
1.
2.
3.
Learn about the resources on the World Wide Web
Prepare a presentation on the plants collected by using software like
Power Point or HTML files with links to picture sites.
Learn the plant families and scientific names of plants.
Requirements:
1.
2.
All collections are to have 75 pictures of different plants.
Each picture/slide shall include: the Scientific name, Common name,
Family name, collection site, short description (characteristics, growth
habit) of the plant.
3.
Each collection shall have representatives of 25 plant families or tribes
except when a collection is done on a specific family.
4.
Scientific name is to be placed before the description and be in Italics with
the genus capitalized.
5.
The last entry should contain a reference to the site or any other
information on where the plant was found.
6.
Each collection will be presented to the general class and be based on
one of the following themes:
a. Range Plants of the Intermountain region.
b. Toxic or Poisonous Plants.
c. Weeds of Idaho (Noxious and common).
d. Crop Plants.
e. Trees.
f. Herbaceous Ornamentals
g. Woody Ornamentals.
h. Grasses / Grass like plants (Grasses shall be for tribes not families).
i. Endangered Plants.
j. Wetland Plants.
k. Forage plants.
l. Plant families (you choose)
No two presentations will be on the same theme. Sign up for your theme for your team.
Due Date:
Fall 2002 – November 29, 2002
Spring 2003 – April 25, 2003
On the due date random names will be drawn for presentation. If collection is not done
when called a score of 0 will be entered for the presentation.