Introduction to Plant Science 200 FALL 2010 Night

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Plant Science 200Plant Science 200

Instructor: Mr. Pollard

[email protected] and 575-6204


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InstructorInstructor Dale PollardDale Pollard

PhonePhone 575575--62046204

OfficeOffice Agriculture Building room 121Agriculture Building room 121

EE--Mail:Mail: [email protected]@mjc.eduMeetsMeets 6:006:00 9:05 pm in room 1249:05 pm in room 124

Plant Science 200


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Plant Science 200Plant Science 200Students hoursStudents hours --WednesdayWednesday 11:00am11:00am-- 12:3012:30

ThursdayThursday 9:309:30--11:0011:00

and by appointment.and by appointment.

BookBook Plant SciencePlant Science Growth,Growth,

Development, and Utilization ofDevelopment, and Utilization of

Cultivated Plants 4th edition.Cultivated Plants 4th edition.

All unit tests, midAll unit tests, mid--terms and the finalterms and the final

will use a scantron 882 ..which youwill use a scantron 882 ..which you

will provide.will provide.


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DescriptionDescription::Introduction to plant science will include plantIntroduction to plant science will include plant

structure, growth processes, propagation, plantstructure, growth processes, propagation, plantphysiology, growth media, biologicalphysiology, growth media, biologicalcompetitors and other factors of food, fiber andcompetitors and other factors of food, fiber andornamental plants.ornamental plants.


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ObjectivesObjectives::Identify plant structureIdentify plant structure

Understanding plant physiologyUnderstanding plant physiology

Discuss the factors affecting theDiscuss the factors affecting thegrowth of plantsgrowth of plants

Determine the Plant KingdomsDetermine the Plant Kingdomsrole on our planetrole on our planet



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1.1. Content:Content:

Ch 1Ch 1 History, Trends, Issues and ChallengesHistory, Trends, Issues and Challenges

Ch 8

Ch 8 Structure of Higher PlantsStructure of Higher Plants

Ch 9Ch 9 Stages of Growth and DevelopmentStages of Growth and Development

Ch 15Ch 15 Crop Biodiversity: Naming, Classifying,Crop Biodiversity: Naming, Classifying,Origin and Germplasm PreservationOrigin and Germplasm Preservation

Ch 14Ch 14 Genetics and Propagation of plantsGenetics and Propagation of plants



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Content continued:Content continued:

Ch 11 & 12Ch 11 & 12 -- Photosynthesis,Photosynthesis,

respiration and translocationrespiration and translocation

Ch 6 - Soil and Managing our Soil, Soil Water and Fertility

Ch 13 - Plant Nutrients

Ch 7 Integrated Management of Weeds, Insects, and Disea


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Plant Science 200Plant Science 2001.1. GradingGrading::Grades are earned by the students and are aGrades are earned by the students and are a

reflection of their effort and understanding ofreflection of their effort and understanding ofthe course. Class participation is important andthe course. Class participation is important and

graded. Late papers will be penalized andgraded. Late papers will be penalized andunder no circumstances will a paper over 2under no circumstances will a paper over 2class meetings late be accepted.class meetings late be accepted. Pop quizzesPop quizzeswill not be made up under any conditions.will not be made up under any conditions.

A practical experience report will be dueA practical experience report will be dueWednesday _Wednesday _November 23rdNovember 23rd____

and there will beand there will be NONOlate papers accepted.late papers accepted.


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Plant Science 200Plant Science 200Grade Scale:Grade Scale:

Dropping Class:Dropping Class:Final Exam:Final Exam:T

uesday, December 14th

6:00pm


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Periodical Report Due Dates:

Periodical #1 - 4th week__Sept 21_Periodical #2 - 8th week _October 19__

Extra Credit #3 & #4 _November 16___ - only

if you have completed the first two reports.


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Remember this is college and you are responsible for

any information assigned or presented in class!

Who is responsible for missed assignments or notes??

You

Personresponsible

So what are you going to do to prepare for success?


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Plant Science 200Plant Science 2008.8. Keys for success:Keys for success:Be prepared each and every dayBe prepared each and every day

Turn in all work on timeTurn in all work on time

Participate in class (by asking questions) this processParticipate in class (by asking questions) this processwill help you learn more effectivelywill help you learn more effectively

Seek study partners and meet regularly!!!Seek study partners and meet regularly!!!

Attend every dayAttend every day

Turn in make up tests and assignments on time orTurn in make up tests and assignments on time orearlierearlier

READREAD the textbook and ask any questions to clarifythe textbook and ask any questions to clarifyunclear areasunclear areas

Stay current on the readingStay current on the reading


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MJC Agriculture DepartmentMJC Agriculture DepartmentOPEN HOUSE October 14thOPEN HOUSE October 14th

MJC Agriculture DepartmentMJC Agriculture DepartmentCrab FeedCrab Feed -- Feb 5Feb 5thth



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Above all with your effort you can andAbove all with your effort you can andwill succeed!!!!will succeed!!!!

If you miss a class see a fellowIf you miss a class see a fellowclassmate for missed notes andclassmate for missed notes andassignments.assignments.

After classmate assistance, then see meAfter classmate assistance, then see mefor further clarificationsfor further clarifications

I will help you succeed!!!I will help you succeed!!!



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Plant Science 200Plant Science 200Now.. lets start learning

about the most important groupof organisms on the planet!!!!!!!

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Introduction to Plant Science 200 FALL 2010 Night