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BIOL-1411-001 General Botany
Fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, life cycle, growth and development, structure and function, and cellular and molecular metabolism. The role of plants in the environment, evolution and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae and fungi. Laboratory activities will reinforce lecture content. (This course is intended for science majors.)
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Stern's Introductory Plant Biology 15th edition (13th, or 14th editions are acceptable), Bidlack and Jansky, McGraw-Hill Publishing
Stern's Introductory Plant Biology Laboratory Manual 14th or 15th edition Bidlack, McGraw-Hill Publishing
The lab book must be 14th or 15th edition.
Hiking shoes; water bottle, canteen, or "Camelbak"; day back pack
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Do not do anything that looks like you are cheating, including looking at your phone during exams
GRADING: 900 - 1000 = A
800 - 899 = B
700 - 799 = C
600 - 699 = D
Below 599 = F
A grade of "D" or better is required for credit toward graduation.
Lecture exams (4) 150 points each; lowest exam grade will be dropped
Lab Practicals (two) 200 points
Quizzes 50 points
Final exam, comprehensive 200 points
Total 1000 points
There will be no makeups for missed quizzes, projects, collections, or exams. Make-up practicals will be given only on the Friday before the final exam and only if requested in writing at least 48 hours in advance of the make up date.
Exams will be on line first weekend of each month after class starts.
First lab practical will be on a Thursday about the middle of March and the second will be Thursday the first week of May
Final 1030-1230 on Tuesday last week of class.
Students may be able to sign up for optional, nongraded, field trips out of town. These will be at students' expense.
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