TISHK INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of BIOLOGY EDUCATION,
2020-2021 Fall
Course Information for BIO 107 PRINCIPLES OF BOTANY

 

Course Name: PRINCIPLES OF BOTANY
Code Regular Semester Theoretical Practical Credits ECTS
BIO 107 1 2 2 3 4
Name of Lecturer(s)-Academic Title: Saber Wasman –
Teaching Assistant: Gasheen
Course Language: English
Course Type: Main
Office Hours Sundays 12:00- 13:30
Contact Email: [email protected]

Tel:07504601381
Teacher’s academic profile: BSc Plant Production MSc Plant Allelopathy PhD Plant Physiology
Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide the beginning undergraduate with an introduction to the biology of plants, and to fundamental biological concepts. The structure and function of plants is emphasized, in the context of evolution and ecological adaptation. Biology branches is considered to be studied with in this course. Plant biology is considered at all levels of biological organization: cell, tissue, organ organism, population, community and ecosystem. Fundamental biological principles are illustrated in the framework of plant biology: classification or organisms, energy transformations, genetics, structure/function relationships, comparative morphology and ecological interactions.
Course Description (Course overview): Principles of Botany is cover plant kingdoms, structure and function, life stages, populations and eco-types, flowers and plant reproduction, and will give the student a working vocabulary and understanding necessary for the remaining courses.
COURSE CONTENT

Week Hour               Date Topic
1 2 13-17/12/2020 Introduction to Botany
2 2 20-24/12/2020 Branches of Biology
3 2 27-31/12/2020 Plant World
4 2 3-7/1/2021 Plant Growth
5 2 10-14/1/2021 Plant Growth
6 2 17-21/1/2021 Plant Life-cycle
7 2 24-28/1/2021 Midterm Exam
8 2 31/1-4/2/2021 Stems
9 2 7-11/2/2021 Leaves
10 2 14-18/2/2021 Flowers
11 2 21-25/2/2021 Midterm Exam
12 2 28/2-4/3/2021 Final Exam
13 2 7-11/3/2021 Final Exam
COURSE/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1 The students will be able to have acquired knowledge and skills in the field of Botany
2 Students will be able to identify the major groups of organisms with an emphasis on plants and be able to classify them within a phylogenetic framework
3 Students can recall details and information about the evolution, anatomy, morphology, systematics, genetics, physiology, ecology, and conservation of plants, algae, and fungi.
4 The range of plant diversity in terms of structure, function and environmental relationships
COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
(Blank : no contribution, I: Introduction, P: Profecient, A: Advanced )

Program Learning Outcomes Cont.
1 Write accurately and clearly about biology topics that conform to the scientific conventions of that field. I
2 Describe the molecular components of living things, their heredity transformations and the main concerns in these biological process P
3 Identify and analyze the microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and virus and their roles in nature.
4 Characterize the features of plant organs/tissues/cells/organelles involved in cellular respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction and growth.
5 Describe the micro and macro anatomy of the living systems and recognize the relationship between structure and function at all biological systems and levels. I
6 Apply safety and proper techniques in the laboratory, and report the results of conducted experiments.
7 Use appropriate methods and techniques to improve their students’ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
8 Effectively organize and manage classrooms. P
9 Use required methods and techniques for student-centered teaching by considering individual and cultural differences of students. P
10 Develop research studies that applies quantitative or qualitative research methods that address research questions in the field.
Prerequisites (Course Reading List and References): Students must enroll in both lecture and lab and final grades will reflect both components. The lecture portion of the grade is based on student performance on examinations.
Student’s obligation (Special Requirements): Attendance is the student’s responsibility. Homeworks and other assignments may be given in class. Quizzes may be given at any time in class, and there will be no makeups. Exams will be a mixture of multiple choice, matching, fill-in the blank, and short answer questions.
Weekly Laboratory/Practice Plan:
Week Hour               Date Topics
1 2 13-17/12/2020
2 2 20-24/12/2020
3 2 27-31/12/2020
4 2 3-7/1/2021
5 2 10-14/1/2021
6 2 17-21/1/2021
7 2 24-28/1/2021
8 2 31/1-4/2/2021
9 2 7-11/2/2021
10 2 14-18/2/2021
11 2 21-25/2/2021
12 2 28/2-4/3/2021
13 2 7-11/3/2021
Course Book/Textbook: STERN’S INTRODUCTORY PLANT BIOLOGY, Edition Twelve An Introduction to Plant Biology, 2/e
Other Course Materials/References: PowerPoint lecture notes and supplementary materials will be share before your courses.
Teaching Methods (Forms of Teaching): Lectures, Practical Sessions, Presentation
COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA

Method Quantity Percentage (%)
Attendance 1 5
Quiz 1 10
Midterm Exam(s) 1 20
Lab/Practical Exam(s) 1 25
Final Exam 1 40
Total 100
Examinations: True-False, Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choices, Short Answers
Extra Notes:
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT) WORKLOAD

Activities Quantity Workload Hours for 1 quantity* Total Workload
Theoretical Hours 13 2 26
Practical Hours 13 2 13
Final Exam 1 20 20
Attendance 1 2 2
Quiz 1 12 12
Midterm Exam(s) 1 1413 1413
Lab/Practical Exam(s) 1 0
Total Workload 1486
ECTS Credit (Total workload/25) 59.44

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