Morphology of Vascular Plants - PBIO 308
Fall, 2006 (Call #05173)
Introductory Information - This course covers the structure, development, reproduction and relationships of vascular plants. Included are an introduction to the concepts of sporophyte organography and homology, and to the methodology for interpreting relationships among major groups of vascular plants. Growth and development are explored from the viewpoints of embryogeny, the functioning of meristems, branching, and the dynamics of growth architecture. Major groups of vascular plants are characterized and surveyed for diversity, and phylogenetic relationships are interpreted. The course is structured to emphasize the evolutionary changes that led to the diversity of modern tracheophytes.
Attendance Policy - No formal attendance will be taken. However, consistent attendance of lectures and laboratories will assure the best possible grade in the course.
Grading Policy - Your final grade in PBIO 308 will be determined by the cumulative scores from two midterm exams and the final exam, five quizzes in lecture, and your laboratory work (including quality and completeness of the laboratory notebook). The percentage of your final grade from each of these is as follows:
Midterm Exams (2 X 25%) 50%, Final Exam 30%, Quizzes 10%, Lab. Work 5%, Subjective Evaluation 5% = 100%.
Final grades will be based on the following percentages: A (90%), B (80%), C (70%), D (60%), and F (less than 60%).
Missed Quizzes or Examinations - Attendance at all examinations and quizzes is required. Makeup quizzes and examinations will be permitted only with a written, valid excuse from someone in authority relative to the situation.
Late Work - All work received late will be evaluated and then lowered one full grade as a penalty for the late submission.
Cheating - Academic integrity is a vital
component of each persons educational development. Anyone caught cheating on a quiz or examination, or
presenting plagiarized work will receive an F for the course. If you have any questions about academic integrity
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Extra Help - Both the Instructor and laboratory assistant are eager to assist you in mastering the course content. If you are having trouble or wish additional information, inform one or both of us during class.
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