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| Jan. 17 | Introduction; Course Plan | Computer Lab; Response pad registration I | Preface |
None
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Jan. 22
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Photos, Response pad registration II | Nature of Plants |
Ch. 1
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Jan. 24
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Microscopy & Imaging |
Use of Microscope; Peels | Microscopy & Imaging |
None
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Jan. 29 |
General Cell Structure | Select Stains; Polarization | General Cell Structure |
Ch. 3
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Jan. 31
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Cell Division & Meristems | Meristems; Electronic Imaging | Mitosis, Cytokinesis & Apical Meristems |
Ch. 2, 16
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Feb. 5
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Cell Walls | Cell Walls | Cell Walls |
Ch. 4
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Feb. 7
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Parenchyma & Collenchyma |
Parenchyma & Collenchyma | Parenchyma & Collenchyma |
Ch. 5
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Feb. 12
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Sclerenchyma | Sclerenchyma | Sclerenchyma |
Ch. 6
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Feb. 14
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Epidermis | Epidermis | Epidermis |
Ch. 7
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| Feb. 19 | Exam I |
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Feb. 21
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Vascular Tissues: Xylem | Xylem; Exam Review | Vascular Tissues: Xylem |
Ch. 8
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Feb. 26
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Vascular Tissues: Phloem | Phloem | Vascular Tissues: Phloem |
Ch. 11
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Feb. 28
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Vascular Cambium | Lab Exam I | Vascular Cambium |
Ch. 10
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Mar. 5 |
Roots: Primary State of Growth | Primary Root Structure | Root: Primary State of Growth |
Ch. 14
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| Mar. 7
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Roots: Secondary Growth & Modifications | Secondary Root Growth | Root: Secondary Growth & Modifications |
Ch. 15
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Mar. 12
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Stems: Primary & Secondary States of Growth | Stems | The Stem: Primary & Secondary States of Growth |
Ch. 16, 17
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Mar. 14
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Wood Anatomy | Woods--Handout to be provided in lab. |
Wood: Taxonomic Variations (Key) |
Ch. 9
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Spring
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Break
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Mar. 26
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Periderm | Periderm | Periderm |
Ch. 12
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Mar.
28
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Secretory Structures | Secretory Structures | Secretory Structures |
Ch. 13
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| Apr. 2 |
Exam II |
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Apr.
4
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Leaves: Basic Organization | Leaves: Organiz. & Variation; Exam Review | Leaf: Basic Organization |
Ch. 18
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Apr. 9
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Leaves: Ecological Variation | Lab Exam II | Leaf: Ecological Anatomy |
Ch. 19
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Apr. 11
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Male Reproductive Structures | Independent Study | Male Reproductive Structures |
Ch. 21
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Apr. 16
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Female Reproductive Structures & Embryology |
Independent Study | Female Reproductive Structures |
Ch. 21, 24
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Apr. 18
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Fruit & Seed; Germination | Independent Study | Fruits, Seeds & Seedlings |
Ch. 22, 23
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Apr. 23
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Specimen Prep. & Stain: etc. |
Independent Study | Prep/Staining/Analytical |
None
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Apr. 25
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Reports/Review | Independent Study | Independent Study | |
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Apr. 30
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Portfolio Presentations | Portfolio Presentations | Portfolio Presentations | |
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May 2
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Portfolio Presentations | Portfolio Presentations | Portfolio Presentations |
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May 11
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Final Exam; 1:30 - 4:30 pm |
Course Grade Based on: Hand-ins = 15%; Lab Exams = 20%; Content Exams = 45%; Reports = 5%; Portfolio Presentation = 15%. Full attendance is expected. Need to have access to computer with CD-ROM, Internet browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or better, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or Safari 1.2.4) and Apple QuickTime player 4.1 or better. Textbook (Esau, 1977) is recommended. Course Web site is: http://www.life.uiuc.edu/ib/423/.