Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - BISC 366 D100

Plant Physiology (3)

Class Number: 4170

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 205 and MBB 231, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The physiological and developmental mechanisms underlying the growth and survival of plants in their environments, including traits of key importance in plant production.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course explores how plants sense and respond to their abiotic and biotic environments. Major topics include responses to gravity, light stress, water stress, temperature, nutrient availability, heat, pathogens, predators, pollinators, seed dispersers, day length and other seasonal changes.

Grading

  • Tutorial Participation: 5%
  • Lecture Participation: 5%
  • Project Portfolio: 30%
  • Exam 1: 15%
  • Exam 2: 20%
  • Exam 3: 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

This course does not have an assigned textbook.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.