BIO-251 Plant Structure and Function

This course is an integrated approach to the study of plant anatomy and physiology dealing with both the total plant and its constituent parts. Emphasis is on plant growth, development and regulatory mechanisms. The student will follow the growth of a plant from germination to maturity, examining its anatomical and physiological development.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIO-121 or BIO-125

Department

• Science & Technology

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Spring

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

BIO 251: Plant Structure and Function

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

This course is an integrated approach to the study of plant anatomy and physiology dealing with both the total plant and its constituent parts. Emphasis is on plant growth, development and regulatory mechanisms. The student will follow the growth of a plant from germination to maturity, examining its anatomical and physiological development.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	3
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Spring

Prerequisites

BIO-121 or BIO-125

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the internal and external anatomy of non-vascular plants, vascular seedless plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
2. Describe the life cycles of non-vascular plants, vascular seedless plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
3. Describe the function and steps of major physiological processes such as cellular respiration, photosynthesis and transport.
4. Describe plant adaptations to various environmental conditions.

Topic Outline

1. The history, scope, and importance of Botany
2. Introduction to plant evolution
3. Introduction to plant taxonomy and the characteristics of the major groups
4. Plant cell structure and function
5. Structure functions of the cell wall and organelles and how each interacts within the cell
6. Structure and function of different plant cell types: parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma
7. Structure and function of both primary and secondary plant tissue systems
8. External plant anatomy and life cycles of non-vascular, vascular seedless, gymnosperms and angiosperms
9. Structure and function of secondary and primary roots including specialized root structures and symbiotic relationships
10. Structure and function and diversity of shoots, leaves, and flowers
11. Structure and function and diversity of seeds and fruits
12. Biochemical pathways:
    1. Photosynthesis: light dependent reactions and the C3, C4, and CAM Pathways
    2. Cellular respiration: glycolysis, formation of Acetyl CoA, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation
13. Acquisition and transport of water, nutrients and photosynthates
14. Plant responses to environment: Hormones