BOT/TPSS 470 - Principles of Plant Physiology
Prerequisites: Chem 152
& Biol 171 or consent
Co-requisite: Bot/TPSS 470L
Texts:
L. Taiz & E. Zeiger, 2002, 3 rd Edition, Plant Physiology, Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. Taiz & Zeiger Textbook Website->
K. N. Berk & P. Carey, 2000, Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel, Duxbury (Thompson Learning) United States.
Instructors:
Robert E. Paull, St. John Rm. 516/102
(paull@hawaii.edu)
David Webb, St. John Rm. 412 (dave@hawaii.edu)
Celia M. Smith (Photosynthesis only), St. John Rm. 614a (celia@hawaii.edu)
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Grading:
Lecture: There will be 3 Exams worth 100 points each. The
last exam will be taken during the Final Exam week at the designated time {May 12 (9:45)}.
There will be no exceptions granted unless there are extreme circumstances.
Laboratory: See the Lab Syllabus
Course Objectives:
The emphasis of this course is on whole plant physiology, and the fundamental significance of the biochemical and molecular processes involved. The prime objective is for you to gain an understanding and appreciation of plant function, including the dynamic processes of growth, development and reproduction.
The Lecture and Laboratory are co-requisites and are taken concurrently.
Most of the Labs will be experimental. We will use a simple experimental system to learn how to conduct and analyze experiments quantitatively with the assistance of modern computers. You will learn how to write Scientific Papers and to use Microsoft Excel.