Botany

Instructor:	Mr. Swedlund (Room 201)
Prerequisites:	General Science and Biology
Topics Covered:	SEMESTER COURSE Introduction – What is Plant Biology Cells Genetics Tissues Roots Stems Leaves Growth Regulators Flowers Fruits Seeds Water Movement Plant Propagation Plant Biotechnologies Outdoor Garden and Landscape Project
Weekly Lesson Plan	See the Chalkboard for Weekly Lesson Plans.
Resources:	Textbook: 2000 © Introductory Plant Biology 8th Edition Click for more information:
Botany Links:	MASH GREENHOUSE Wisconsin Fast Plants Fast Plants Citing Sources: APA Format Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis Problem Set 1 Photosynthesis Problem Set 2 Chlorophyll flourescence Virtual Photosynthesis Lab Photosynthesis is for the Birds Sequence of photosynthetic reactions MIT Biology Book: Photosynthesis Plant structure and function Plant Anatomy Study (Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7) Plant Anatomy Practice Problems (Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7) Plant Anatomy Lab Tree Bark Website  From W. Virginia U. Botany Microscopic Images plant tissue slides Checklist of Vascular Plants of USA Missouri Bot. Garden Nomenclature List USDA Plants Database Code of Botanical Nomenclature Plants in Motion Click the movie ticket to enter the Plants-In-Motion Theater Dendrochronolgy What is dendrochonology? (Chapter 7) The Science of Forestry Tree Rings – What they are and Why the vary (Chapter 7) Major Plant Divisions: Moss Life Cycle Liverworts Seedless Vascular Plants Ferns gymnosperms angiosperms Plant Reproduction All About Seeds Excellent tutorial from Eastern CT. State Flower reproduction Plants of Wisconsin: UWSP Gardening and Landscaping MASTER GARDENING PROGRAM Birchwood Landscaping The Garden Helper Year Round Gardener Butterfly Garden Designs Discovery Gardens Garden Plans Determine Your Growing Zone Hardiness Growing Zone Growing Zone Excellent for Wisconsin General Science Links: Science in the News SciLinks Today’s Weather Unit Conversions Computer
Grading:	93-100 = A 90-92 = A- 87-89 = B+ 83-86 = B 80-82 = B 77-79 = C+ 73-76 = C 70-72 = C- 67-69 = D+ 63-66 = D 60-62 = D- below 60 = F
Classroom Procedures:	Classroom Expectations 1. Be polite. 2. Be on time. 3. Follow directions. 4. Be prepared for class each day. 5. Participate in classroom activities. 6. Turn in assignments on time. 7. NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE CLASSROOM. Hall Passes 1. A pass will be issued upon request when justified. 2. You must sign out and in when using a hall pass.
Classroom Safety:	Lab and Field Safety (click to find out more)

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