AGS 103 - Plant Biology

1. Classification of plants 
2. Cell structures of plants 
3. Cellular activity of plants 
4. Chemical activity of plants 
5. Mitosis and Meiosis 
6. Plant tissues 
7. Vegetative components 
8. Plant growth improvement 
9. Plant propagation 
10. Plant growth environments 
11. Economic and ecological importance 
12. The scientific method 

1. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (2-5, 7, 8, 10, 12)
2. Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (2-5, 7, 8, 10, 12) 
3. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (12)
4. Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (9, 12) 
5. Record the results of investigation through writing. (3, 4, 10, 12)
6. Discuss the role of plants in the living world. (10) 
7. Classify and name plants (1) 
8. Compare monocots and dicots. (1, 7, 9) 
9. Describe the plant cell structure. (2) 
10. Describe cellular activity during meiosis. (3) 
11. Explain the process and implications of mitosis and meiosis. (5) 
12. Differentiate between various plant tissues. (6) 
13. Identify the components of roots, stems, flowers, and leaves. (7) 
14. Describe the origin and domestication of cultivated plants. (8) 
15. Identify basic concepts in plant improvement. (8) 
16. Distinguish between effective and ineffective plant propagation methods for specific plants. (9) 
17. Summarize vegetative and reproductive growth and development principles. (7, 10, 12) 
18. Identify the properties of photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation in vascular plants. (4) 
19. Identify the physical and chemical properties of soil and soil water. (10) 
20. Discuss the climactic factors affecting plant growth. (10) 
21. Identify major economic crops in Arizona. (11)