Bot 4503L Plant Physiology lab -
Thursdays 9:30 -1:45 PM, OE 169
Dr. S. Oberbauer, HLS 218A, X 2580, oberbaue@fiu.edu, Office Hours Wednesday 1-
4 PM.
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August |
30 |
Course Overview |
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September |
6 |
Colorimetry as a physiological tool |
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September |
13 |
Experimental studies of water potential |
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September |
20 |
Nutrient deficiency in corn, setup |
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September |
27 |
Transpiration and stomatal function |
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October |
4 |
Experimental studies of plant
respiration |
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October |
11 |
Photosynthetic reducing power of
isolated chloroplasts |
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October |
18 |
Experimental studies of Crassulacean
metabolism |
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October |
25 |
Nutrient deficiency in corn harvest |
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November |
1 |
Lab Exam I & Nutrient deficiency in
corn-data analysis |
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November |
8 |
Environmental effects on photosynthesis
and transpiration |
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November |
15 |
Plant growth substances I |
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November |
22 |
Thanksgiving Holiday University Closed. |
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November |
29 |
Plant growth substances II |
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December |
6 |
Lab exam II |
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December |
7 |
5:00 PM all lab reports due |
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***This syllabus is tentative schedule of course topics and is subject to
change during the semester.
Course Structure. We will do a lab
experiment each week following a brief lecture on the experiment. You will be expected to turn in 5 of 9 possible lab
reports following a prescribed format (excluding colorimetry). Lab reports are
due within 2 weeks of the lab experiment. (The nutrient lab report will count
for only one lab). Lab attendance is mandatory. If you miss 2 or more labs your
grade will be affected (i.e. 5% deduction per lab missed). If you know in
advance that you are not able to attend a lab, see me and we will make
arrangements.
Grading. Your final score is based
on 66% lab reports, 33% lab exams (one midterm, one final). You are expected to
be on time to exams. No student will be allowed to start taking an exam after
any students have finished and left the room.
Leaning outcomes Students finishing
this course will develop hands-on lab skills in the use of spectrophotometers
and other plant physiological techniques and practical understanding of basic
plant physiological processes.
Important
Calendar dates:
September
4 last day to complete late registration,
drop/Add Period ends, last day to change grading option, last day to drop
courses or withdraw from the University without incurring a financial
liability.
November 2nd. Last day to drop with
a DR grade, last day to withdraw with a WI grade.
Course Policies. You are expected to be on time to class, and to stay
the full period. You are expected to maintain high standards of academic
honesty. Any student found in violation of these standards will earn an
automatic F and be reported to the Deans Office, no exceptions made. In
accordance with FIU's policy on academic honesty, as set forth in Section 2.44
of the Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual
(http://academic.fiu.edu/docs/aapolicies.htm), it is expected that students in
Bot-4503l will not submit the academic work of another as their own. Additional
discussion of academic honesty and integrity may be found in the Manual.