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Course Outline
AGPR 113
Plant Anatomy and Morphology
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 60
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:40
Lab Hours:20
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Description
Provides a practical understanding of plant anatomy, morphology, and growth of agriculture crops. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Distinguish between vascular and non-vascular plant forms.
Illustrate a plant cell, label its parts, and outline the major steps of cell division.
Construct the major tissue systems of plant roots and identify their functions.
Discuss the water uptake and mineral absorption by plants.
Differentiate between monocotyledon and dicotyledon stems and roots.
Discuss structure and significance of stomata in plants.
Label a cross section of a leaf and discuss how leaves are used as classifying material.
Distinguish different types of ovaries, label their parts and know their functions.
Produce a drawing of a monocot and a dicot seed and label the major parts as discussed in class.
Compare seedling germination and emergence in plants and their morphological features.
Trace the movement of water, minerals and simple sugars through the conductive tissue in the plant.
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Course Topics
What is Plant Biology?
Plant Cells
The Plant Body: Cells, Tissues and Meristems
The Root System
The Shoot System
Leaves
Flowers & Fruit
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| AGPR 113 |
Fall 2012 |
0056 |
Matthew Williams |
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| AGPR 113 |
Fall 2012 |
0076 |
Matthew Williams |
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| AGPR 113 |
Fall 2012 |
5061 |
Matthew Williams |
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| AGPR 113 |
Fall 2011 |
0029 |
Matthew Williams |
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| AGPR 113 |
Fall 2011 |
5061 |
Matthew Williams |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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