Instructors:
Dr. Peter S. Curtis
292-0835, rm 058 B&Z
Office Hours: M 4-5, R 2-3, curtis.7@osu.edu
Dr. Brian Bovard (week 4)
292-6454, rm 030 B&Z
Office hours by appointment, bovard.1@osu.edu
Lectures:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30-11:48
Room 014 B&Z
Recitation/Demonstration:
Thursday 10:30-11:48
Room 014 B&Z
Prerequisites:
EEOB 413.01 (General Ecology) and 15 credit hrs in biological science.
PB 436 (Plant Physiology) or equivalent recommended.
Textbook:
Lambers, H., F.S. Chapin III, and T.L. Pons. 1998. Plant Physiological Ecology.
Springer-Verlag, New York.
Plus additional required readings
Overview:
In this course we consider fundamental principles governing whole-plant
and stand-level responses to the environment. Major topics include: photosynthesis,
respiration, water and nutrient relations, plant growth analysis, symbioses,
herbivory, and biosphere-atmosphere interactions. Demonstration sessions
focus on exposure to techniques of modern plant physiological ecology.
Grading:
1st midterm exam 50 pts
2nd midterm exam 50 pts
Term paper outline 10 pts
Peer edit 25 pts
Term paper 50 pts
Final exam 50 pts
Total 235 pts
Course grade will be assigned on the basis of the percentage of the total
points earned where: 93% or greater = A, 90-92% = A-, 87-89% = B+, 83-86%
= B, 80-82% = B-, 77-79% = C+, 73-76% = C, 70-72% = C-, 67-69% = D+, 60-66%
= D, less than 60% = E.
| Wk # | DATE | LECTURE TOPIC | READINGS* | OTHER | |
| 1 | 19-Sep | Introduction & historical overview | 1-8 | ||
| 20-Sep | Recitation 1: Term paper and peer editing. | TBA | |||
| 21-Sep | Photosynthesis 1: Diffusion, conductance, assimilation | 10-24 | |||
| 2 | 24-Sep | Photosynthesis 2: Responses to the light environment | 25-50 | ||
| 26-Sep | Photosynthesis 3: Response to water and nutrients | 50-61 | |||
| 27-Sep | Demo 1: Gas exchange with the LI-6400 | Ch 11 P | |||
| 28-Sep | Photosynthesis 4: C4 and CAM plants | 62-89 | |||
| 3 | 1-Oct | Radiation 1: The energy balance | 210-220 | ||
| 3-Oct | Radiation 2: Responses to extreme temperatures | 221-229 | |||
| 4-Oct | Demo 2: Light and temp measurements | Ch 6.4, 7.4 P | |||
| 5-Oct | Literature disc 1: photosynthesis and radiation | L1 | |||
| 4 | 8-Oct | Water relations 1: Principles of water movement | 154-168 | ||
| 10-Oct | Water relations 2: Water movement through the plant | 169-195 | |||
| 11-Oct | Demo 3: Water relations & leaf area measurements | Ch 9.2 P | |||
| 12-Oct | Water relations 3: Adaptations to drought and salinity | 195-204 | |||
| 5 | 15-Oct | Literature disc 2: water relations | L2 | ||
| 17-Oct | Respiration 1: Principles and response to stress | 96-122 | |||
| 18-Oct | Recitation 2: exam review | ||||
| 19-Oct | EXAM 1 (through 15 Oct) | ||||
| 6 | 22-Oct | Respiration 2: Role in the plant carbon budget | 122-134 | ||
| 24-Oct | Nutrient relations 1: Acquisition and uptake. | 239-266 | |||
| 25-Oct | Demo 4: Practicing with the gear | Term paper outline due. | |||
| 26-Oct | Nutrient relations 2: Dealing with extreme soils. | 266-282 | |||
| 7 | 29-Oct | Nutrient relations 3: Nutrient use efficiency. | 282-292 | ||
| 31-Oct | Plant growth analysis 1 | TBA | |||
| 1-Nov | Literature disc 3: nutrient relations | L3 | |||
| 2-Nov | Plant growth analysis 2 | TBA | |||
| 8 | 5-Nov | Relative growth rate 1: Determinants of RGR | 299-339 | ||
| 7-Nov | Relative growth rate 2: Variation in RGR. | 340-345 | |||
| 8-Nov | Literature disc 4; growth analysis | L4 | |||
| 9-Nov | Biotic interactions 1: Symbioses | 378-408 | |||
| 9 | 12-Nov | Veterans Day, no classes | |||
| 14-Nov | Biotic interactions 2: Secondary chemistry | 413-433 | |||
| 15-Nov | Recitation 3: exam review | First drafts due to peer reviewers | |||
| 16-Nov | Biotic interactions 3: Competition | 458-483 | |||
| 10 | 19-Nov | EXAM 2 (through 16 Nov) | |||
| 21-Nov | Recitation 4: peer editing revisited | ||||
| 22-Nov | Thanksgiving, no classes | ||||
| 23-Nov | Columbus day observed, no classes | ||||
| 11 | 26-Nov | Biosphere-atmosphere interactions 1 | 503-515 | Drafts due back to authors | |
| 28-Nov | Biosphere-atmosphere interactions 2 | TBA | |||
| 29-Nov | Literature disc 5; biosphere-atmosphere interactions | L5 | |||
| 30-Nov | Global climate change and ecosystem processes | TBA | |||
| 12 | 3-Dec | TERM PAPERS DUE, 5:00p | |||
| 5-Dec | FINAL EXAM 7:30 am (comprehensive) | ||||
*Page listings refer to Lambers et al., chapter listings followed by 'P' refer to Pearcy et al., and 'L' listings refer to the list of assigned journal readings.