Plant Biology – BIOL 3600 Gordon State College – Spring 2013

The Basics Dr. Clark Danderson Office: IC 237 Phone: (678) Office Hours: M 3-5 pm, T 12-4 pm, W 3-5 pm

What Can You Expect this Course to Cover? Plant cell structure and function Plant tissues and organs Plant growth and reproduction Genetics Evolution Survey of various groups

Textbook Bidlack, James. E. and Shelley H. Jansky Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology, 12 th ed. McGraw-Hill, New York, NY. BRING TO CLASS AND LAB!

Lab Manual Bidlack, James E Laboratory Manual to Accompany Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology, 12 th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, NY. BRING TO CLASS AND LAB!

How Should You Contact Me? —probably the best way and I reliably check and answer my each day Phone Drop-in during office hours Willing to schedule meetings outside of office hours as well

Grading Scheme 3 Lecture Exams = 300 pts Final Exam (F, May 3, 8-10 am)= 150 pts 2 Laboratory Exams= 200 pts 10 Lab Exercises= 150 pts Total= 800 pts

Grade Scale A = % B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D= 60-69% F = ≤59%

My Expectations of You

Attendance/Participation Attendance/participation in lecture and lab are required. Four unexcused absences results in F in class. Don’t come late, leave early or come unprepared!

Missed Exams Make-up exams only given in case of true, documented emergency. If you know you will miss an exam ahead of time, let me know ASAP. Make-ups must be taken before the next class meeting. No make-up for Final Exam.

Academic Dishonesty Policy Cheating not tolerated. First offense = 0% on exam Second offense = F in course and referral to Dean of Faculty Look over Academic Dishonesty Policy in Academic Catalog.

ADA Services Must get approval and documentation from Student Affairs-Counseling. No approval/documentation = no accommodation. Student Affairs-Counseling is on 2 nd floor of Student Center.

Classroom Conduct/Etiquette Attend every class, arriving on time, and staying for full session. Treat me and your fellow peers with respect. Leave at home any and all devices that beep, squeal, ring, or play your favorite song.

Classroom Conduct/Etiquette No sleeping or chatting/texting during lecture. Come prepared for the day. Not having lab manual will result in you being given an unexcused absence. No food or drinks in lab and safety is non- negotiable.

Classroom Conduct/Etiquette Failure to leave technology at home will result in me calling you out in front of your peers. Egregious disrespect will result in your dismissal from class period and an unexcused absence for the day. Using unapproved technology during an exam results in a 0 for said exam.

In conclusion, read over the syllabus and take note of the assignments and exams. Preparation is the key to success and is your personal responsibility!

On the index card write… 1)Your name, Gordon , hometown, major, and year. 2)Give an interesting fact about yourself. 3)What biology-related courses have you taken before? 4)What do you expect to get out of this course? 5)What plant topics interest you? Which ones put you to sleep? 6)Feel free to give any concerns/questions you might have.

What is Plant Biology? Chapter 1

Outline The Relationship of Humans to Their Environment – The Effect Humans Have on the Environment – Human and Animal Dependence on Plants Botany as a Science – Scientific Method Diversification of Plant Study (Botanical Disciplines)

The Effect Humans Have on the Environment Human population > 7.8 billion in 2025, yet size of earth remains constant We have had major impacts on environment: – Drained wetlands – Cleared natural vegetation – Dumped wastes and pollution – Used pesticides and herbicides

The Effect Humans Have on the Environment We must reduce our environmental impact: – Change agricultural practices – Render pollutants harmless – Recycle – Replace pesticides with biological pest controls – Conserve water and energy – Preserve habitats and species

Human and Animal Dependence on Plants Take a moment and think about the different ways plants infiltrate your daily routine.

Human and Animal Dependence on Plants Plants convert sun’s energy into energy usable to plants and animals In the process, plants produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide in air we breathe

Human and Animal Dependence on Plants Plants are sources of multiple products of human society: – Food – Perfumes – Dyes Copyright © McGraw-Hill Companies Permission Required for Reproduction or Display

Human and Animal Dependence on Plants Plants are sources of multiple products of human society: – Beverages – Lumber – Paper Coffee

Human and Animal Dependence on Plants Plants are sources of multiple products of human society: – Clothing – Medicines – Coal and oil – Alternate energy sources Cotton plants

Botany as a Science Botany - study of plants At first, interest in plants practical – Centered around production of food, fibers, fuel, and medicine Eventually, intellectual interest arose – Led to plant study becoming a science Science involves observation, recording, organization, and classification of information.

Scientific Method Scientific method – describes procedures of developing and testing hypotheses Hypothesis - tentative, unproven explanation of an observation

Scientific Method Experiment - test to determine if hypothesis is correct – Must be repeatable – Variables - aspects of experiment that can be changed or held constant – Good experiments consist of two parts: 1.Variable changed 2.Variable held constant = Control

Scientific Method Data - results from experiment Principle - useful generalization derived from experimental data Theory - grouping of related principles

Diversification of Plant Study (Botanical Disciplines) Plant Anatomy – Internal structure of plants Plant Physiology – Plant function Plant Taxonomy – Describing, naming and classifying plants – Plant Systematics – Developing methods for classifying and naming plants Cross-section of Magnolia wood

Diversification of Plant Study (Botanical Disciplines) Plant Geography – Plant distributions Plant Ecology – Interaction between plants and their environments Plant Morphology – Form and structure of plants

Diversification of Plant Study (Botanical Disciplines) Genetics – Science of Heredity – Potential development of better agricultural, medicinal, and other useful plants Cell Biology – Cell structure and function Economic Botany and Ethnobotany – Practical uses of plants and plant products – Vast amounts of information yet to be discovered

Review The Relationship of Humans to Their Environment – The Effect Humans Have on the Environment – Human and Animal Dependence on Plants Botany as a Science – Scientific Method Diversification of Plant Study (Botanical Disciplines)