Introduction to Plant Science (AGT 121)

Spring 2005

 

Class Schedule:          W 115             M  9:30 – 11:20,  Lab:   W 9:30  - 11:20

 

Hours Credit: 3 semester hours          

Prerequisites:             None   

Final Exam:                Friday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Required Textbook:  Plant Science, by Hartman, Kofronek, Rubatzky and Flocker, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 2002.

Instructor:                  Dearl Lampley

Office:                         Warf  226A

Phone:             931-540-2678             Weather line:  931-540-2515

E-mail:                        Lampley@columbiastate.edu               

Webpage                    dlampley.columbiastate.edu

Office Hours:             Posted on office door.

 

I.          Course Description

 

A study of the anatomy and physiology of cultivated plants used in agriculture.  The factors affecting plant growth such as insects, weeds diseases and fertility will also be included.

 

The beginning of knowledge is identifying things by its proper name.

 

II.       Course Objectives

 

After completion of this course, the student should be able to:

 

A.     List the major organs of a plant and identify the specific parts of each.

B.     Give the functions of each of these parts.

C.     Classify plants according to the various methods.

D.     Discuss and identify plant pests and their methods of control.

E.      Solve plant genetic problems.

F.      Solve problems using agricultural fertilizers.

G.     Identify agricultural plants.

H.     Interpret pesticide labels.

 

  III.     Grading Policy

 

            Mid-term                      25%

            Final                             25%

            Quizzes                        25%

            Lab*                            25%

 

            *50% of the lab grade will consist of a lab final on identification and calculations at the end of the semester.  Other lab grades will be determined by a presentation and a winter annual plant collection.

 

  IV.     Grading Scale

 

            90 – 100          A

            80 –   89          B

            70 –   79          C

            60 –   69          D

            Below 60         F

 

V.          Policies and Procedures

 

         Attendance:  Perfect attendance without any tardiness will result in the addition of 2 points to your final grade.  The last day to drop is March 30, 2005.  Others:  See the current Columbia State Community College Catalog for student responsibilities.

 

VI.    Grades

 

Grades are not mailed to students. You must access grades through Web for Students (www.columbiastate.edu) five (5) working days after grades are required in Admissions.  Students needing official copies of grades must request it in writing from the Office of Admissions and Records. Call the transcript information line at 931/540-2550 for detailed instructions.  Students may print a copy of their grades from Web for Students.

 

VII.     Emergencies

 

In the case of an emergency, all students are to follow the directions given by the instructor.

 

VIII.    Americans with Disabilities Act

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students are encouraged to register with the office of Counseling/Disability Services for possible assistance with accommodations.  It is the student’s responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially provide appropriate documentation regarding the nature and extent of a disability.  Students requesting special accommodations are (strongly) encouraged to contact the office of Counseling/Disability Services at the beginning of the semester.