General Botany is a 5-unit introductory course that will prepare the student for the upper level coursework in biology or biology-related fields. It covers the structures, functions, and life processes of plants, plus the biological principles of plant breeding, propagation, and biotechnology, plant classification, evolution, diversity, and ecology. This provides “real world” applications of how plant biology affects our everyday lives. The laboratory portion of the course will support the lecture in reinforcing overriding principles.
Some resources were developed to provide useful information for teaching botany. Lectures will be conducted through blended learning modality (Face to face and online). Face to face teaching-learning will be done for the laboratory exercises that needs laboratory equipment and other materials that are not available at home, and during the two major examinations (midterm and final examination).
The primary method of instruction will be lecture presentations coupled with student learning techniques. Student learning will be enhanced through small group discussions through discussion forums of relevant topics. Key components of topics will be reinforced using quizzes and exams. Presentations and discussions attempt to relate concepts presented to our own lives, society in general, and/or the environment when possible. Assignments, article summaries, and homework made up of critical thought questions, thinking like a scientist and science, technology, and society questions will also be used.
- Teacher: Archie Along