Integrative Biology 103
Integrative Biology 103 Resources:
Lecture Outlines: Outlines for each lecture are available at bookstores in the Integrative Biology 103 Lecture Companion. We suggest that you take class notes in the Lecture Companion during lectures.
Laboratory Links: Click on each lab title in the syllabus below to see a listing of supplemental websites for each topic. These links will provide useful information for each activity.
| Lecture
(228 NHB) |
Text (pp.) | Laboratory* (315 NHB) |
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| Plant Adaptations | 336-338, 481, 494-500, 507-518 | Week of: Jan. 14 |
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| Plant Population Biology | 526-531, 550 | ||
| Community Biology | 376-379, 405-407, 419-422, 531-545 | Jan. 21 |
B: Ecology & Experimentation, Population Assignment & Start Organism Project |
| Ecosystems and Energy | 3-4, 230-232, 540-544 | ||
| Leaf Structure and Energy Capture | 27-35, 53-54, 87-96, 387 | Jan. 28 |
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| Photosynthesis: Light-Dependent Reactions (Animation; requires FlashPlayer) | 38-39, 158-160, 176-185 | ||
| Photosynthesis: Carbon Fixation | 151-153, 185-192, 572-574 | Feb. 4 |
D: Classification |
| Photosynthate Movement in Phloem | 51-59, 80-87 | ||
| Feb. 12 Exam I (15% of course grade) |
Feb. 11 |
E: Photosynthesis |
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| Water & Mineral Transport in Xylem | 39-40, 72-80, 215-226, 574 | ||
| Anaerobic Respiration Biofuels Article and Biofuels Podcast |
196-202, 208-210 | Feb. 18 |
F: Respiration
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| Aerobic Respiration Animation; requires FlashPlayer |
164-167, 202-207 | ||
| 31, 40-44, 61-67, 135-136 | Feb. 25 |
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| Plant Responses to the Environment | 245-246, 250-253 | ||
| Plant Growth | 100-119, 236-244 | Mar. 3 |
H: Plant Responses Organism Project |
| Vegetative Propagation, Sex and Meiosis | 123-130, 306-307, 483 |
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| Flowers and Flowering |
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Mar. 10 |
I: Plant Responses Secondary Growth |
| Pollination and Fertilization | 132-133, 482-486 | ||
| SPRING BREAK ~~~No Labs This Week~~~ | |||
| March 27 Exam II (20% of course grade) |
Mar. 24
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| Senescence and Fruit Dispersal | 135-143 | ||
| Genetics | 62-274 | Mar. 31 |
K: Fruit Development,
Dispersal & Senescence |
| Protein Structure and Function | 154-157, 163-164, 167-171, 575-576 | ||
| Genes: DNA and Transcription | 157-158, 278-284, 572-574 | Apr. 7 | L: Enzyme Structure and Function |
| Translation and Control of Gene Expression | 284-292 | ||
| Recombinanat DNA Technology | 300-304, 314-317 | Apr. 14 | |
| Plant Genetic Engineering | 8-11, 160-162, 304-314 | ||
| Evolution and lecture notes | 315-317, 331-344 | Apr. 21
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| Comprehensive
Final Exam (25% of course grade) (May 9, 1:30 - 4:30 PM in 141 Wohlers) |
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*Note that some labs have additional required text readings which are noted in your course packet. Prior to each laboratory section, read your Lab Manual and complete any required assignments.
Required text:
Introduction to Botany by Murray Nabors
IB 103 Lab Manual, Revised Spring 2008