Textbooks:
Botany, An Introduction to Plant Biology, 3rd Edition.
James Mauseth
Laboratory Manual:
Preparation of a Laboratory Manual is in progress.
Laboratory exercises will be handed out prior to each laboratory.
Content:
The content taught in Biology 220 has been divided
into four sections. Approximately 3-4 weeks are allowed for the completion
of each section. Section 1 includes introduction to plant cells, cell types
and plant structure and function; Section 2 includes cell growth and reproduction
and diversity of higher plants; Section 3 includes diversity of lower plants
and plant physiology; Section 4 includes role of hormones and recombinant
DNA techniques in plants.
Testing:
Students are required to take four lecture tests which
will be administered in the testing center - Gronto Hall (see syllabus),
one laboratory exam which will be administered in the laboratory (see
syllabus). All of these tests require the use of opscan sheets which
can be purchased at the Monarch Copy Center at Webb Center
(.10 each). They can be bought individually or in packets of 12.
The hours of operation of the testing center for the Fall semester are as follows:
Monday thru Friday
8:00AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday
closed
All exams must commence a minimum of two hours prior
to the designated closing times. This is to ensure that students have ample
time to complete their exam.
Total points possible in lecture: 800 points
The Honor Pledge:
I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as member of the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the Honor Code. I will report to a hearing if summoned." I pledge that I have neither given nor received unauthorized assistance on this examination. Nor do I have reason to believe that anyone else has.
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