Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

1 Botany Syllabus Spring Semester 2019 Course : BOT 212 Botany 2 (4 Credits) Course Days/Times : MWF (lecture): 10pm-10:50pm; Tuesday (lab): 8am-9:50am Prerequisites : BIO 120 or instructor approval Instructor : Taija Hahka Office : NSC 113 Office Hours : MWF: 9am-9:50am & 3pm-3:45pm Office Phone Number : 701-228-5472 Email : taija.hahka@ndus.edu Course Description : Diversity of plants, their classification, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. Includes a general overview of fungi and algae. Plant cells and tissues, photosynthesis, translocation and transpiration, root/stem/leaf structure and function, secondary growth, growth and development, flowers/fruits/seeds, survey of Kingdom Monera/Protista/Fungi/Plantae, viruses, prions, and ethnobotany. Course Objectives : Demonstrate an understanding and proficiency with the following concepts: 1. Structure and function of vascular plants, particularly Coniferophyta and Anthophyta. 2. Diversity of plants and plant-like organisms. 3. The ecology and evolution of plant and plant-like organisms. 4. The significance of these organisms to human kind. General Education Goals/ Objectives :  Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of science in their lives.  Goal 2: Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology. Relationship to Campus Theme :  Technological/science developments are discussed in relationship to plants and the relationship of how DNA analysis is changing our approach to classification.  Understanding plants and, technological/genetic engineering developments in plants and biomes in relation to society. Textbook(s) :  Raven, P.H., R.F. Evert, and S.E. Eichhorn. 2013. Biology of Plants. W.H. Freeman and Worth Publishers. 7th Ed.  There is no lab manual for this class. You will be given assignments/worksheets prior to each lab (posted on blackboard). Course Requirements :  4 Hour Exams (100 pts. each) 400 pts.  1 Final Exam 100 pts.  Blackboard quizzes (5-10 pts. each) 100 pts.  Lab write-ups/ assignments (5-10 pts. each) 100 pts.  Lab Final Exam 50 pts.  Attendance and participation 50 pts. ______ Total: 800 pts Classroom Policies :  Participation and attendance are required in class. o Participation is defined as : the act of taking part in an event or activity.  Attendance is taken during all lectures and labs. All requests for absences need to be discussed with the instructor immediately before lecture or lab. Absences need to be reported to me immediately, so we can make advanced arrangements. A = 100-90% B = 89-80% C = 79-70% D = 69-60% F = below 60%