BIO 184IN - Plant Biology

1. Describe the structure of plants and explain the roles of internal and external factors in the functioning of plants.
2. Discuss the ecology of plants including population and ecosystem structure, using observation and experimental approaches.

1. Demonstrate proficiency using the scientific method to design and conduct experiments, and communicate results.
2. Demonstrate proficiency using hands-on laboratory tools and fieldwork.
3. Describe diversity of plant systems, including variance in different locations and climates.
4. Describe the structure of plants using visual displays and natural observations and explain the roles of internal and external factors in the functioning of plants.
5. Differentiate between higher and lower plants utilizing empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and observation.
6. Identify the requirements for plant growth and development and evaluate quantitative data to diagnose pathologies.
7. Utilize written and diagrammatic displays to explain the principles of plant physiologic and cellular processes, including transport, photosynthesis, metabolism and gene expression.
8. Define the basic principles of Mendelian and Non-Mendelian genetics including plant sexual reproduction processes, history of genetic experimentation and modern techniques.
9. Discuss processes involved in the evolutionary history of organisms.
10. Discuss the ecology of plants including population and ecosystem structure, using quantitative data, including climate change and other threats to biodiversity.
11. Describe how people from various regions of the world have utilized indigenous plants.

1. Introduction
   1. Steps of the scientific process
   2. Analyzing data
   3. Laboratory safety skills
   4. Communication and record keeping
   5. The limitations of science
2. Scientific Measurements and Laboratory Techniques
   1. Laboratory techniques 
   2. Fieldwork
   3. Plant Propagation
3. Plant Structure
   1. Cell structure
   2. Growth and cell division
   3. Tissues and primary growth
   4. Stems
   5. Leaves
   6. Roots
   7. Woody plants
   8. Flowers and reproduction
4. Plant Physiology and Development
   1. Photosynthesis
   2. Respiration
   3. Plant transport
   4. Soils
   5. Development and morphogenesis
   6. Propogation
5. Genetics and Evolution
   1. Genetics
   2. Population genetics and evolution
   3. Classification and systematics
   4. Prokaryotes, fungi, algae
   5. Nonvascular plants
   6. Vascular plants without seeds
   7. Seed plants: gymnosperms
   8. Seed plants: angiosperms
6. Ecology
   1. Populations and ecosystems
   2. Biomes
   3. Climate change
   4. Biodiversity and Conservation
   5. Ethnobotany