Course Description
What is this course about? Introduction to plant science including structure, growth processes, propagation, physiology, growth media, biological competitors, and post-harvest factors of food, fiber and ornamental plants. Section # 5021 Units 3 Location MAGR 124 Time Tuesday’s 6:00 – 9:05 Final December 10, 2019, 7:00 – 9:50 Required Text Plant Science, Rick Parker, Delmar Publishers Supplemental Texts (Not Mandatory) Biology Online Lab - Leaf Lab ISBN 0-8053-6534-6 Instructor information Instructor: Mrs. Natalie Borba Email: [email protected] Grading and Evaluation Grades are earned by the students and are a reflection of their effort and understanding of the material. Class participation is important and graded. All homework must be typed, double-spaced, 1” margins, 12-point font, & Times New Roman. Quizzes will not be made up under any conditions. No late papers will be accepted. No make-up exams will be given. You may check the status of your grade during office hours only any time throughout the semester. Student must be present to be eligible for assignments handed out in class. Grade Scale The syllabus is tentative. There will be many other activities, assignments and topics covered during the course of the semester and the syllabus will be adjusted accordingly. A 90-100% D 60-69% B 80-89% F Below 59% C 70-79% Tests, Quizzes, Homework, & Classroom Exercises 90% Participation 10% STATEMENT OF STUDENT AUDIENCE Students enrolled in this class are not required to have prior experience or knowledge in plant science. It is an introductory course intended for three groups: students in degree or certificate programs, students seeking additional career skills and/or students with personal interest in agriculture. INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES MJC Agriculture Farm Lab - West Campus Library - 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. - Monday - Thursday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Friday Research Information Course - CD ROM Database and OPUS Library Computer Lab Career Development Center - 575-6239 |
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Categorize the roles of higher plants in the living world. 2. Describe the structural components of higher plants. 3. Recognize standard plant propagation. 4. Describe sexual and asexual reproduction in higher plants. 5. Explain photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation in higher plants. 6. Describe the physical and chemical properties of soils. 7. Hypothesize solutions for soil erosion problems. 8. Describe the climatic influences on plant growth and development. 9. Categorize the biological competitors of higher plants. 10. Develop theories for the harvest, preservation, transportation, storage, and marketing of an economic plant. Course Learning Outcome After the student is given instruction on photosynthesis in higher plants they will be able to explain and give examples on a written test. Course Schedule Course Schedule Course Schedule Week 1: Welcome Week 2: Chapter 1- Week 3: Chapter 2 Week 4: Chapter 3 Test#1 Week 5: Chapter 3 Week 6: Chapter 4 Test #2 Week 7: Chapter 13 Week 8: Chapter 14 Test #3 Week 9: Chapter 14 Week 10: Chapter 15 Test #4 Week 11: Chapter 15 Week 12: Chapter 11 Test #5 Week 13: Chapter 11 Week 14: Chapter 12 Test #6 Week 15: Chapter 5 December 8, 2020 FINAL EXAM (7-9pm) King Corn Video Assignment Flower Dissection Guide Structure of a Stem Grades - Check Canvas Homework Questions, Homework Terms MJC General Scholarship DO NOT PRINT. SAVE TO A DISK Tree 1 Tree Tree/Vine Terms Vine 1 Vine 2 Vine 3 Classroom disturbances: Cell phones are to be turned off while in the classroom. If you are seen using a cell phone, you will be asked to leave the lecture. In addition, no other electronic devices may be used in class. Drop without 'W' Date: 09/8/2019 Last Day to Drop Date: 11/14/2019 |