1. Understand the functional and structural differences between plant tissues.
2. Identify subcellular structures within plant cells.
3. Describe differential developmental sequences resulting in plant tissue patterning.
4. Investigate phylogenetic specialization of vascular tissues.
5. Recognize the diversity of plant life and evolution through modification of cellular morphologies

Students have responsibilities for achieving the course objectives. Learning is a process that

requires skills and strategies, and you must actively develop those that work best for you. In this

course the foundation of academic success includes:

• Attending lecture and lab sessions.
• Reading the assigned material.
• Submission of assignments in a timely manner.
• Asking your professor (Dr. Tim Pegg) for assistance and clarification of topics when required.

Excused Absences

Email me at least 24 hours before a planned event or absence. You will be responsible for the

work and material we cover in class. Final Exams will not be excused unless an extraordinary

circumstance has occurred.

Absences Due to Co-Curricular Events or Religious Observances

Classes missed due to participation in college-sponsored co-curricular events or college-

recognized religious observances are considered excused absences provided appropriate

procedures are followed. The student must notify the instructor at the earliest possible time before the absence and arrange to make up missed work as defined by the instructor’s syllabus.

Unexcused Absences

If a student has an unexcused absence from class on the day of an exam or quiz normally a make-

up will not be allowed; however, the instructor may make exceptions under extraordinary

circumstances. There will be no make-ups for missed quizzes.

Class Dismissal

The instructor may dismiss students from lecture and lab sections due to instances of significant

disrespect, disruption, discriminatory or threatening behaviors. Return to class will be prohibited

prior to meeting with the instructor to discuss the incident. A second instance of dismissal will

result in permanent removal from the course and an automatic assignment of an “F” grade for

lecture and lab. Immediate removal from the course and assignment of an “F” grade may result

from severe instances of class syllabus or MSU College policy violations.

Desire-to-Learn (D2L)

D2L will be used as a means of communicating, as a location where you can access resources (ex.

PowerPoints) that are required or useful for success in the course, and where you will submit

some required work products. You can log into D2L through the MSU Homepage. If you

experience difficulties, please use links to technical help found in the D2L site.

Attendance will be required for all in-person lecture exams, quizzes and graded material.

Lab sections will require in-person attendance for each week of the academic period. Failure to comply may result in an assignment of zero for absent session.

Late Assignments

Late assignments will not be accepted unless prior approval is obtained by the instructor or

teaching assistant(s). Exceptions may be made regarding extraordinary circumstances.

Extraordinary circumstances

In the case of extraordinary circumstances (documented medical emergency, natural disasters,

etc.), the instructor reserves the right to resolve grading issues on an individual basis and in

accordance with criteria stipulated in the 2021-2022 MSU Student Handbook

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed the 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement in one of three ways: by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, passing two Writing Intensive Courses (only one can be in the core), or passing English 2113. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at https://msutexas.edu/academics/wpr, or call 397-4131.

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.