Instructor: Mr. John Browning
Room: 1225 H.J. Patterson Hall
Phone: (301) 405-1615 (voice mail)
Email: jb189@umail.umd.edu
Secretary: Ms. Terry Olenick (Room 1212)
Phone: (301) 405-1588 (voice mail)
Email to5@umail.umd.edu
Mr. Browning's office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2:00 or by appointment.
2) To develop concepts concerning the factors leading to the great diversity among plants and the need to maintain this diversity;
3) To understand the complex role of plants in the environment and in our society in order to make informed decisions.
The course has CORE approval in the science/math area ONLY as a lab science when taken in conjunction with PBIO 101 (Laboratory in Plant Biology, 1 credit hour).
All students must obtain a WAM account. This no-cost account will allow full access to electronic mail and the WWW. Go to Room 1400 in the new wing of the Computer Science Building for an registration form and an information packet. The phone number is 405-1500. Hours are 8:00 to 6:00.
SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES:
Although examinations will focus upon material presented in lecture, readings in several sources are assigned to reinforce the lecture material and to deepen your understanding of the subject. Use this resource.
Textbook: Levetin, Estelle & K. McMahon. 1998, Plants and society., second edition, Wm. C. Brown Publ., Dubuque, IA. 441 pp. Readings from the text are listed on the lecture schedule. Reading the text both before and after lecture is strongly suggested. Other preparatory readings or activities may be assigned.
World Wide Web: Lecture notes/outlines and additional information are available on the World Wide Web (WWW). You may want to print the lecture notes as a study guide. These notes are not intended to be used as a substitute for attending lecture; these are a general guide only and the actual lecture material will cover additional material. There are links on the lecture notes which lead to other sites that more fully explain the material or provide illustrations. The links marked "required reading" present material which pertains to lectures but is either important for full understanding of a concept or is not covered in the textbook. The address is:
FILMS AND SLIDES: During this course, films and slides will be shown in the lecture hall during your regular lecture periods. These are a regular part of your class instruction.
EXAMINATIONS: All examinations will be held on the days given on the lecture schedule. Four examinations will be given, each worth 100 points. Unannounced quizzes will be given in class over the semester for a semester for a total of 50 points. The request for regrading must be made in writing and submitted within one week after the return of the exam. There are no extra credit assignments. All exams start on time; no one will be permitted to take an exam if any student has complete an exam and left the room. NOTE: The final examination will be held in the regular classroom but at the hour noted on the lecture schedule.
PRE-EXAM REVIEWS: A special review session will be held prior to each examination at which the lecturer will answer all reasonable questions relative to the examination. Time and place will be announced approximately one week prior to the examination
GRADING: The total number of points available in this class is 450 points. Students earning 405 or more points will receive a grade of A; those who earn between 360-404 will earn a grade of B; those with points ranging from 315 to 359 will receive a grade of C; a grade of D will be granted to those with a point range between 270 and 279. Persons earning less than 270 points will fail the course. Some minor deviations from the above range of points may be made at the end of the semester.
MAKEUP EXAMINATIONS: No make-up examination will be granted unless you have an official, university-approved excuse accompanied by appropriate written and verifiable documentation. Make-up examinations must be arranged, in writing, prior to the regularly scheduled examination.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Students are reminded that they are subject to the University's Code of Academic Integrity approved by the Campus Senate on 13 Feb 1989. See Chapter 4 of the Undergraduate Catalog for details.
Eating and drinking are not permitted in the lecture hall. Private conversations during the lecture period are not appreciated.
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