BOT 2010 - Syllabus: Term II 2008-9
Dr. Chung

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Table Of Contents
Course Description Exam Policies
Course Outcomes Grading Botany Article
Co-requisite
 		Grading Scale Plant Project
Texts, Lecture Notes Success Tips Grade Record
Supplies Classmates
Course Requirements Homework-Study skills

Email Instructions

Course Description:
Course designed to treat entire plant kingdom with emphasis on structure, function, and genetics of flowering plants. Fundamental cell and tissue structure of both vascular and non vascular plants are studied. Associated physiological and chemical effects as related to function are emphasized. Meets Area 4A general education requirements for the A.A. degree. Meets Areas 4 or 5 general education requirements for the A.S. degree.
 

Course Outcomes: link to The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the:

  1. basic characteristics of the plant and the basic areas of study in the science of plants.
  2. structure and functions of different basic plant cells.
  3. structure, development and function of the plant stem.
  4. basic processes involved in photosynthesis and how they relate to the morphology of the leaf.
  5. basic processes involved in respiration and digestion of metabolites.
  6. structure, development and function of the root.
  7. development, structure and function of the flower along with the production of seeds in the ovary.
  8. development and structures of the fruit.
  9. various methods of sexual and asexual propagation.
  10. basic plant growth and differentiation theories.
  11. demonstrate an understanding of the basics of ecology.
  12. alteration of gametophyte and sporophyte generations as applied to the theory of plant evolution and the basic plant life cycles.
  13. demonstrate an understanding of phylogeny in the plant kingdom starting with the bacteria and finishing with flowering plants.
  14. demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of heredity in plants.

 

Co-requisite, Texts, Lecture Notes, Supplies
Texts Required
 		Introductory Botany by Berg, 2008 [Thomson]
Essential Study Skills for Science Students by Chiras
Supplies Required Green scantron forms [6], sharpened # 2 pencils, and eraser. 
One 2 pocket folder. One 3 hole binder. Academic calendar datebook.
Available How We Learn and Why We Don't
Oxford Dictionary of Plant Science by Allaby, 2004
Recommended Co-requisite BOT 2010L - Botany Lab

Course Requirements: You are responsible for ALL course requirements

  1. Respectful, mature and responsible behavior. Turning off cell phones.
  2. Attending and participating in all classes. Punctuality is required.
  3. Planning ahead, critical thinking and problem solving.
  4. Checking your BC student email everyday you are on campus.
  5. Use only your BC student email account to email instructor. Include your name, course, class day and time in all emails.
  6. Working well with other students throughout the term. Completing tasks together will help you do better.
  7. All homework, lecture material, assigned readings, handouts, and assignments as required.
  8. Contacting the instructor immediately if you wil be absent or if there is a question or concern regarding this course.
Exam Policies
  1. Each exam may include multiple choice, true/false, matching, identification and essay questions.
  2. An  understanding of specific factual information and concepts presented will be required.
Exam 
Student responsibility a. scantron, sharpened # 2 pencil, eraser and a picture identification. 
b. select best answer for each question, fill in correct scantron block.
c. six exams.  
Clue sheet a. student's own 8 1/2 x 11 clue sheet may be used.
b. will be collected with your exam.
Late arrival cannot take exam if an exam has been handed in.
Make-up exams not available.
Lowest exam grade dropped.
Cheating  a. student will automatically FAIL course. 
b. see BCC policy in current college catalog.

Grading
Final grade based on total number of points earned  Includes
Homework - Study skills 5
Botany article and presentation 10
Plant project and presentation 15
Five highest exams [5 x 25] 125
Total  155

Grading Scale
Grade Minimum points needed  %
A 139 90-100
B 124 80-89
C 108  70-79
D 93  60-69
F 92 or less 59 or less

How To Be Successful In This Course: You will find it helpful to

  1. Realize that BOT 2010 requires a minimum of SIX hours per week in reading and studying.
  2. Read/use the tips in "Essential Study Skills for Science Students" and "How We Learn and How We Don't."
  3. Read chapters before class. Write questions in the text margins for discussion during class. Your understanding and final grade will be greater.
  4. Complete your assignments and project on time. Earlier is BETTER.
  5. Bring your text to class. Place all course information in a loose leaf binder.
  6. Visit the text's web site, http://www.brookscole.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&flag=student&product_isbn_issn=9780534466695&disciplinenumber=22
  7. Seek the help of the biology tutor/instructor, link to tutor schedule.

 

                                                         Homework - Study Skills [5 points]
Due: Beginning of class:
M 1/12 T 1/13
1
 Read "Essential Study Skills for Science Students."
Early homework = smart
2
 a. choose and write the most important tip for each chapter: 1-6 [=6 tips]
b. write one sentence description of how you are actually going to implement each tip 1-6.

Botany Article, Required [10 points]
Due

Beginning of class,
schedule: M T

By first letter of last name. ie Chung M W 1/28, R 1/27 class
1
 Choose a. botany article published during 2008-9
b. from: Miami Herald, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, other instructor pre-approved source
c. sign up for free access at NY Times.com/University
2
 Cite article this way: ie James, A. (2007, April 24). Bees vanish.  The New York Times, p. D1 and 4. 
3
 Type a summary: of  the basic idea of the article in a short paragraph. 
4
 Staple the original article to the summary. 
5
 Present a 5 minute oral summary to the class.
6
 Be prepared to answer questions. 
7
 Full credit earned only if steps 1-7 completeted on time/correctly [grammar, spelling, neatness, citation].

 

Plant Project [15 points]
Due

Link to schedule: M T

by first letter of last name ie Chung W 4/15, R 4/16 class
* Only 1 student per plant link to plant choices
1
 Checklist schedule M T make sure you have completed all steps correctly
2
 Find U/CL text discussing your plant
3
 Find scholarly journal article discussing your plant
4
 Complete plant summary link to instructions
5
 Complete reference form link to form
6

Submit in a two pocket folder

1. project schedule stapled to right pocket of folder
2. a TYPED handout of information in steps III & IV in left pocket
2. submit a COLOR picture in left pocket

7
 Present 5 minute oral summary to the class.
8
 Be prepared to answer questions. 
9
 Full credit earned only if all steps completed on time/ correctly [grammar, spelling, neatness, citation]. .
10
 Project to be retained by instructor.

Grade Record

 
Exams
 Homework
Article
Project
Extra credit
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Classmates

Name _____@mail.broward.edu Phone # Best time
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Email Instructions

1
 Obtain BC student email ID. a. Go to http://www.broward.edu. b. Select Student Email.
c. Follow the directions.
2
 Use only your BC student email account to email your instructor. Always include your name, course, class day/time in your emails.
3
 Check your BC email everyday on campus.
Empty your BC email box biweekly. Select, delete, purge.
4
 Email problems

Contact BC helpdesk [link]

FINAL NOTE!

You are responsbile for your success in this course.

Complete tasks early.

YOU determine what grade you earn in this course!

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