Integrative Biology 102: Lecture Outline
Introduction to an Environmental Outlook on Plant Biology

Lecture Objectives:

1. explain to a new classmate the organization of Integrative Biology 102 and introduce her/him to the staff of the course.
2. list some environmental problems.
3. explain the role plants play in our planet's well being.

Readings: Class Web Pages and Ch. 1

1. Integrative Biology 102 Organization and Staff
   • Course structure and objectives
   • Books --Text (Bring to lecture.)
   • Web site
     
   • Syllabus
   • Lecture
     
   • Outlines
   • Laptop use
     
   • Academic Honesty
   • Discussion Sessions
     • Start August 24 and 25.
   • Proficiency Exam
     • Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m., 100 Noyes Lab.
     • Sign-up on Beth's office door (301 NHB) by noon on the day of the exam.
   • Staff introduction
2. Environmental Issues and Plant Biology

For the next lecture on Environmental Ethics ~~ Feeding a Hungry World, read Ch. 2 and Ch. 9.1, and be ready to answer these questions in lecture:

• Why are ethics an important part of this course?
• What scientific topics do I need to understand in order to discuss world hunger?