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Welcome to Biology 332 Aloha! Biology of Plants Fall 2013 Lecture MWF 9-10 AM SC-116 Laboratory T 11-2 PM SC-333

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Professor: Ross Koning, PhD. Cell Phone: 860-933-2712 Office: Science 356 – TR 3-4, F 1-2 Email: koning@easternct.edu Website: plantphys.info University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) 1981 Plant Physiology - Flower development More recently: Leaf development genes Please call me Ross!

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Objectives Advanced Course for Junior/Senior Biology Majors Comprehensive Course in Botany Covers 3 Kingdoms Bacteria (Cyanobacteria--blue-green algae) Protista? (Chlorophyta--green algae) Plantae (plants) Bryophyta (mosses, liverworts, hornworts) Psilophyta, Lycophyta, Equisetophyta, Pteridophyta (ferns and allies) Coniferophyta (conifers) Anthophyta (flowering plants: monocots and dicots)

Let’s Look at the Syllabus More Objectives Structure and Function of Plants Natural History and Evolution of Plants Experience in Modern Phylogeny (Cladistics) Reinforce Group and Individual Learning

Caveat: Structure, Life History, and Evolution studies all include Structures, Processes, and Evolution of Sexual Reproduction This botany course is therefore R-rated: R RESTRICTED UNDER 17 REQUIRES ACCCOMPANYING PARENT OR ADULT GUARDIAN PERVASIVE IMAGES OF PLANT SEX ORGANS, EXPLICIT IMAGES AND DISCUSSION OF PLANT SEXUAL REPRODUCTION, EXPLICIT SEXUAL LANGUAGE, DIRECT MANIPULATION OF PLANT SEX ORGANS If you are uncomfortable hearing about, studying, discussing, or dissecting sexual structures, processes, and evolution, you should drop this course and select a different course.

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Resources No textbook really what I wanted, so visit: plantphys.info If your learning style requires a formal textbook, see syllabus If you need a textbook and cannot afford one, see me in office No Laboratory Manual, so visit: plantphys.info Worksheets created as we go along You will receive only ONE personal copy of each worksheet Do not lose your copy! If you do, print from plantphys.info Three-Ring Binder with Zipper Pouch Small scissors, Metric ruler, Fine forceps You MUST have a mechanical pencil and eraser! Some people like colored pencils for this course Simple Calculator useful (+ – x ÷ =) Flash Drive (etc.) for computer files

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Quizzes Weekly quizzes are given at start of laboratory time Be on time; when last on-time student finishes, all papers collected! Question types as diverse as botany is! Multiple Choice True False Matching (esp diagrams!) Drawings (for you to sketch) Short Answer Structured Essay Essay Absence from 1 Quiz: with documentation pro rata Absence from any more Quizzes: 0 regardless of reason No missed quizzes? Lowest quiz score dropped! Best score = 100%, 90%+A-, 80%+B-, 70%+C-, 60%+D- Quizzes provide 30% of course grade Be ready for any and all!

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Homework and Laboratory Worksheets Must bring worksheet with you to class or 10% penalty Must hand in worksheet or assignment by due date Due dates to be announced in class: attendance critical Papers due at beginning of lecture on due date. Papers during or after lecture are already 1-day late. Late penalty: 10% per day After graded assignments returned to a classmate: 100% penalty No makeup of laboratory exercises ever! Homework Worksheets provide 20% of course grade Laboratory Worksheets provide 20% of course grade

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Term Project Paper Documentation of Mystery Plant (30 pp. or so) Anatomy, Morphology, Development, Growth, Reproduction What you need to do is modeled in lab exercises! Identification of the mystery plant is almost insignificant You will carry out the project individually all semester You will do the work in the greenhouse and headhouse Proximity Card Is Your Responsibility Return Before Final Exam or Fail the Course It will involve growing plants and observing and documenting what you find out about them Term project paper provides 10% of course grade

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Comprehensive Final Exam Given On Friday Dec 13 8-10 AM (Final Exam Week) Clear your work, play, travel and other schedules NOW! Questions will be comprehensive of entire course! Sample exams are provided on website Question types as diverse as botany is! Multiple Choice True False Matching (esp diagrams!) Drawings (for you to sketch) Short Answer Structured Essay Essay Final exam provides 20% of course grade Be ready for any and all! Likely longitudinal!

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Fairness I will do my level best to treat each student fairly! Ohana! If you feel there is any unfairness, come to my office! Numerical scoring errors corrected without discussion. Partial credit reassessment with discussion. Pairwise comparisons: both please appear with both papers. I will not reduce the score of either party. We will discuss the two responses and grading seriously. Labels on diagrams do not earn points unless connected to image. I am open to your suggestions for improvement of objectivity. I cannot correct any errors unless you bring them to me in a timely way! Please do so within 1 week of paper return.

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Participation My estimate of participation provides Leverage into a higher grade Barrier from a higher grade Participation variables Attendance and Arriving on time! Attitude Attention in and out of class Staying on-task Engaged in class discussions Effective and contributing team member Bringing required materials to class Handing in all materials on time! Asking pertinent questions Answering lecture questions with clarity Barriers Opposites from those at left Complaining about work Phone/texting in class Doing the minimum Taking vacations Watching partners working Borrowing items from others Avoiding all the math Social conversations in lab Sleeping in class

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Participation Laboratory Exercises Are Not Book-ended in 3 Hours! ECSU Catalog Page 79: “As a general rule, students should assume the following obligations as they undertake coursework: to spend at least two hours in preparation or study outside of class for each hour in class” So for each 3-hour laboratory period you should be spending at least 6 hours at home finishing the laboratory worksheets! Distinguishing laboratory work from homework on the worksheets is critical to completing lab work within the 3 hours. Lab exercises are not too long if you stay on task and leave homework for homework…and avoid social conversation in class.

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Departmental Laboratory Dress Code Closed Shoes on Tuesdays! Long Pants or Jeans or Lab Coat if you wear shorts, skirts, kilts Slacks worn snugly at waist, no undergarment showing!!

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Let’s Look at the Syllabus Departmental Laboratory Dress Code Closed Shoes on Tuesdays! Long Pants or Jeans . . . or Lab Coat if you wear shorts, skirts, kilts Slacks worn snugly at waist, no undergarment showing!! Hats are not allowed in any lecture or laboratory Hair longer than earlobes must be secured with hair-tie in laboratory Neither food nor drink are allowed in laboratory Do not come to class in your pajamas and slippers!! Field trip and Campus walks: Closed Shoes or Boots Long Pants and Long Sleeves Cool/Warm Clothing (coat, hat, gloves?) Sun Gear/Rain Gear (hat/buff, sunscreen, snack, water bottle?) Insect Gear (repellent, epinephrine pen?)

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Participation If you are a student with a disability, and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to immediately contact the office of AccessAbility Services. I cannot provide any accommodations for anyone until I have received a directive letter from the office of AccessAbility Services. If you are having difficulty with this course, I encourage you to come to my office hours, or meet with students who have completed this course in Fall 2012.

Let’s Look at the Syllabus Extra Credit There is NO extra credit Not for any one Not for any reason Not at any time There may be bonuses for all to try There will be extra work for those needing Bio 050 Irrelevant to the grade earned in this class Cheating Copying or Plagiarism Completely Prohibited We share data observations only with those who helped collect them We never share calculated results or written answers to questions

Let’s Look at the Schedule Headings Tentative Syllabus: subject to change…watch the website! Dates: as currently planned, subject to change Lecture/Lab Topics links to lecture notes on website PowerPoint links for Mac, or HTML versions for older PCs Laboratory Worksheets: Print out if you have lost yours! Homework Worksheets: Print out if you have lost yours! Preparation Readings, Other Resources, Excel files, etc. There are no in-semester Exams, just Quizzes, but there is a Final Exam!