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Fall 2009
Course Instructor: Professor Andrew Bent
Lab Coordinator: Maya Hayslett - Please contact for more information at mch@plantpath.wisc.edu.PP/Botany 123 lectures are Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in room 184 Russell Labs. Register for the entire three-credit course by selecting one lab section, which will meet for one additional 75-minute session each week.
Is the section that you need closed? Don't panic! We may be able to register a few additional students for each section. Come to the first day of lecture or to the lab class that you want, and tell the instructor that you need to add the class.
When does class start? The first day of lecture will be Wednesday September 2. There is no lecture Monday September 7 (Labor Day). The second lecture will be Wednesday September 9th. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lab sections will meet the first week as scheduled, starting Wednesday. Tuesday Lab sections (301 and 302) will have their first lab day on Tuesday September 8.
What is the textbook for Fall 2009 and can I buy a used version?
We will be using "Essential Biology with physiology" by Campbell, Reece and Simon, Second edition. The textbook can be purchased at the University Bookstore. The textbook is two years old so you may be able to find used copies. We will also be reading the campus-wide "Go Big Read" book selection: "In Defense of Food" by Michael Pollan. Free copies of Pollan's book will be made available after the semester starts. You do not need to purchase Pollan's book. Note also: "clickers" will not be used in Fall 2008.
Course Outline
Plants, Parasites, and People is an exciting, hands-on course designed to provide real science experiences for non-science majors. Lectures use relevant examples -- cutting-edge and historic -- to illustrate science and biological concepts. Lab investigations foster exploration and discovery with dynamic, real-life science experiences.
The course is divided into three units:
Unit I: Plants, Pathogens, and Disease
Unit II: Evolution and Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
Unit III: Ecosystems, Environment and FoodGrades are based on three unit exams, laboratory investigations, a group project and participation.
Maya Hayslett at mch@plantpath.wisc.edu
