BIOL 2004

Diversity of Plants & Microorg

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Introduces the main domains of plant, fungal and microbial life, based on modern phylogenetic taxonomy. Examines the diversity, structure, physiology and ecology of non – animal life forms. Reviews the origins of the main lineages of living things - Archaea, Eubacteria and Eukaryota, as well as the main groups of eukaryotes.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Alastair Simpson, Arunika Gunawardena, and Lara Gibson. Open the PDF

Grading

27.5%Microorganism lecture testMarch 1
27.5%Plant lecture testScheduled during the April 11–23 exam period
8%Microorganism quizzes (4)2 marks each
1.8%Slides (7)0.25 mark each
1.8%Plates (7)0.25 mark each
2%Bacterial unknownsGroup work
2%Bacteriophage
4%Fungi reportGroup work
3%Protists assignment
10%Plant quizzes (5)2 marks each
2%Plant worksheets (2)1 mark each
10.5%Plant lab examCovers all plant lab material

Textbooks

  • Microbiology: An Evolving Science, 5th edition, Slonczewski and Foster
  • Raven Biology of Plants, Custom Edition, Evert and Eichhorn
  • Biology 2004 2018 Laboratory Manual

Course rules

Lab coat
A lab coat is required for laboratory sessions with potential hazards.
Absences
Contact the instructors as soon as you know you will miss a lab or test; alternate lab attendance is not guaranteed.
Missed test
Make-up exams accommodate illness and other legitimate reasons; the microorganism make-up is scheduled during the final exam period.
Late work
Assignments submitted after the deadline are penalized 10% per day.
Group work
Group members receive the same grade for designated group assignments.
Lecture recordings
Microorganism lectures are recorded; plant lectures are not, and students may not record lectures.
AI use
AI tools may be used with disclosure, but fully AI-generated graded work is not accepted.

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