1. BIOL 101 SYLLABUS
1st Semester, 2021-2022
G E N E R A L B O T A N Y
The Structure, Function, Heredity and Evolution of
Plants
Credit: 5 Units : 3 units lecture and 2 units laboratory
Number of Hours : 9 hours a week (3 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab)
MODULE I INTRODUCTION to BOTANY
Lesson 1 Nature, Scope and History of Botany
Botany as a Science and the Scientific Method
Significance of Botany
Branches of Botany
Historical development of Botany
Lesson 2 Origins of Living Systems
Attributes of life
Theories on the origin of life
Chemical Evolution
Origin of living systems
Lesson 3 Chemical Composition and Subcellular Components
of The Cell
Chemical Composition of the cell
1. Organic compounds
2. Inorganic compounds
Subcellular components and structures of the cell
Lesson 4 Cellular Functions
Transport across membranes:
Passive transport
Active transport: electrochemical gradient
Facilitated transport
Vesicle mediated transport
Growth and cell division
Cell cycle
DNA and RNA synthesis
Protein synthesis
Mitosis
Meiosis
Cellular respiration
Glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Electron Transport Chain
MODULE II TISSUES
Lesson 1 Meristematic Tissues
Apical Meristem
Primary meristem
Secondary meristem
Permanent Tissues
Lesson 2 Ground tissues
Parenchyma
Collenchyma
Sclerenchyma
Lesson 3 Dermal tissues
Epidermis
Periderm
Lesson 4 Vascular tissues
Phloem
Xylem
MODULE III ORGANS AND ORGAN SYSTEMS
Lesson 1 The Root
Root systems
External structures
Internal structures
Primary tissues: Epidermis, cortex, stele
Secondary tissues
Functions
Modifications
Lesson 2 The Stem
Types
External structures
Internal structures
Functions
Modifications
Lesson 3 The Leaf
Types and Modifications
External structures
Internal structures
Functions: Photosynthesis, transpiration, guttation,
gas exchange, leaf abscission
Lesson 4 The Flower
Development of the Flower
Flower
Types of Flowers
External structures
Internal structures
Functions
Lesson 5 The Fruit and Seed
Types of Fruits
Parts and Functions
Seed Development
Seed Dormancy
Seed Dispersal
Seed germination
MODULE 4 PLANT EVOLUTION, TAXONOMY, GENETICS &
ECOLOGY
Lesson 1 Plant Evolution
Origin of Species and speciation
Adaptations
Lesson 2 Plant Taxonomy
Identification
Classification
Nomenclature
Levels of Classification
Eight Kingdom Classifications
Phylogeny and the APG system
Lesson 3 Plant Genetics
Mendelian Inheritance
Extensions of Mendelism
Lesson 4 Plant Ecology
General concepts of ecology
Biogeographic Zones of the Philippines
2. COURSE REQUREMENTS:
Lecture:
Learning Activities 18 %
Summative Tests 18 %
Midterm/Final Exam 24 %
Laboratory:
Lab Exams 20 %
Lab Exercises 20 %
100 %
FINAL GRADE = 40% Mid Term Grade + 60% Final Term Grade
General Botany
Karen A. Ballada
Consultation Time: 8:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00 M-F
09177799554/kballada@dmmmsu.edu.ph