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Lab Handouts/Web Resources: See the Syllabus Below

1] Read the web pages or handouts before you come to class to get an overview of the  information before you come to class. This is like plowing a field.
2] Attend the lectures and listen to the instructors. Do not try to write down everything that we say. The details are in the web pages or in handouts we give you. This is like planting seeds.
3] Attend the labs and work the full 3 hours! This is like fertilizing the field.
4] Read over the Handouts or web pages again and note the things we have discussed in lecture and lab. These will most likely appear on the tests. This is like watering the field.
5] Take the Test. This is like harvesting the field.

I realize that this is "corny" and I had run out of agricultural metaphors, BUT it works and it is yours free of charge. What a deal!!

Faculty Lecture Styles

This course is taught by 3 faculty members. In general, we use electronic presentations to display lecture materials. The exact manner and style will vary.

We have put a lot of effort into developing these presentations so please consult them!

We aim to do our best but we need your help!!

I (DTW) think that it is my job, and my joy, to open the doors of discovery for you. However, you must enter on your own and use your abilities to comprehend the organisms we study. The course materials we provide PLUS the Internet sites we have located for you are more than sufficient for you to cope with the material. However, you must engage the subject matter. When you get a job, your boss will give you an assignment and expect that you will do it ASAP. He/She will not give you Textbooks, Handouts or Websites to use. You need to learn where to gather information. The Internet provides a great resource for general material and provides a bridge to advanced research. You should learn how to access Websites and use them. If you need any help, we will gladly get you started.

Handouts/Important Web Sites

Lab Handouts - You will be provided with detailed Lab Handouts before each part of the class. You will be provided with detailed Lab Handouts before each part of the class.
You will need a large 3-Ring Binder for these.

Instructional Resources abound on the Internet. You need to become familiar with these. If you are a novice ask DTW and he will gladly get you started! He is an old dog who has learned about the WWW recently. He is also friendly!

We have included some important Websites below.

Google.com

This is the first place I would look for information that is not otherwise readily available. I have had good luck finding references for obscure scientific terms by doing a simple search with this Website. Use Scientific Terminology to limit the size of Search Results.

*****BOTANY Online - Hypertext Library***** http://www.rrz.uni-hamburg.de/biologie/b_online/
This is an excellent Reference for MOST topics.
It has an Alphabetical Index which can be used to locate specific topics. It also has Chapter-like sections.
It also has many important LINKS!!!!!!!!!!
This can serve as your Textbook for Many Topics! for Many Topics!
I should be able to supply you with a CD that contains the site!

******* The Plant Kingdom  ********
Course taught at Univ. of the West Indies, Barbados by
Dr. Sean Carrington
http://scitec.uwichill.edu.bb/bcs/bl14apl/bl14apl.htm
This might be helpful for the Algae Section.
It has a useful Glossary!

****Garden Web Glossary of Botanical Terms**** http://www.gardenweb.com/glossary/
This site allows you to enter a term and it will provide a definition.

Hawaiian Reef Algae  (Dr. Celia Smith's Web Site)
She has many links on her site!!!!

BOT 311 Website  
I (DTW) have developed illustrated lectures that deal with many aspects of this class. This might be particularly good for the Algae section because I have provided text to go with the illustrations.

University of the Western Cape   http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/
This is a great site for algae and plants.

Internet Directory for Botany   http://www.helsinki.fi/kmus/botmenu.html

Univ. of California (Berkeley)  http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/index.html

Land Plants on Line   http://www.science.siu.edu/landplants/index.html

Date

Topics 2007

Spring Break

May 08 -  Final Exam: Room 007 (Tue May 8 at  9:45-11:45) Part I = Land Plants DW; Part II = Comprehensive   CS, DW,GW,

Tests & Grading

BOT 201 - Lecture (3 Credits)

Lecture Quizzes
Each Lecture you will be given a 5- 10 minute 10 point Quiz on material covered in the previous Lecture. The questions will be multiple choice and matching or listing vegetative or reproductive features. There will be approximately 28-29 Quizzes. 

Quiz Total = 280 - 290 Points

Total for Term & Final Exams = 400 pts.

BOT 201L - Lab (1 Credit)

Lab Total = 400 pts.

Grading Scheme for BOT 201 & BOT 201L