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CES 16-16 NEW COURSE BIOL 3XXXX

March 27, 2017

Purdue Northwest Curriculum Document

Program Name: Biological Sciences

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    • Document No: CES 16-16 NEW COURSE BIOL 3XXXX
    • Proposed Effective Date: Spring 2018
    • Submitting Department: College of Engineering and Sciences, Biological Sciences
    • Date Reviewed by Department: March 23rd, 2016
    • Submission Date: March 27th, 2017
    • Date Reviewed College/School Curriculum Committee: March 31st, 2017

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  • Contact Person: Robin Scribailo, Interim Head of Biology

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    • Approval by Faculty Senate: May 5, 2017
    • Date Reviewed by Senate Curriculum Committee: 4/14/17

li>Name(s) of Library Staff Consulted: NA

  • Will New Library Resources Used?: No
  • Form 40 Needed?: Yes

 

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Task: Course Change or New Course Proposal

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Section I: This section is for changes in programs, minors and certificates

  • List the major changes in each program of study, minor or certificate:
  • Impact on Students:
  • Impact on University Resources:
  • Impact on other Academic Units:

Section II: This section is for changes in courses only

  • Subject: This course examines external and internal characteristics of vascular plants and how these functional attributes impact their survival. This course also includes investigations of morphological traits and physiological mechanisms in the context of reproduction, photosynthesis, mechanical support, and mineral uptake and transport. The laboratory component focuses on various aspects of plant form and function relationships associated with adaptations to environmental conditions.
  • Justification: This course will allow students having an interest in plant biology the ability to pursue additional knowledge in this area of study.

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Current:

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Proposed:

BIOL 3XXXX Form and Function of Vascular Plants.

Credit 4.0 Lecture 3.0. Lab. 3.0.

An examination of external and internal characteristics of vascular plants and how these functional attributes impact their survival. Investigations of morphological traits and physiological mechanisms in the context of reproduction, photosynthesis, mechanical support, and mineral uptake and transport. Laboratory sessions include various aspects of plant form and function relationships associated with adaptations to environmental conditions.

Prerequisites: BIOL 10100 AND BIOL 10200 OR permission of instructor; BIOL 24300 AND BIOL 24400 are highly recommended

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Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the major groups of vascular plants
  2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of how plant morphology, anatomy, and physiological mechanisms are related to environmental conditions.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of how plants sense and respond to different environmental conditions.
  4. Apply that knowledge to environmental issues that impact plant communities.
  • Impact on Students:
  • Impact on University Resources:
  • Impact on other Academic Units: