Course website: http://www.uwyo.edu/dgw/rewm3500.html

Overview
This 3-credit course examines plant physiological processes that have relevance to the ecology and management of rangeland and forest ecosystems. Topics include carbon assimilation, water and energy relations, and mineral nutrition as applied to plant distributions, plant and system responses to grazing, and plant tolerance of extreme conditions including drought, excessive temperatures and changes in climate.

Reading material
Required textbook: Taiz and Zeiger (2006) Plant Physiology. Sinauer Associates, Inc. Publishers. Sunderland, MA. Companion website.

Copies of additional reading materials (articles and textbook chapters) will be provided to students by the instructors.

Grading

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Problem sets: Four take-home assignments will address specific topics in a very practical way and in greater detail than will be discussed in lecture. These assignments are designed to provide hands-on experience with quantitative models and calculations, conceptual theories, or computer simulations that address important ecophysiological processes in rangeland and forest plants.

Grade scale:

A = 360-400 points (90-100%)
B = 320-359 points (80-89%)
C = 280-319 points (70-79%)
D = 240-279 points (60-69%)
F = less than 240 points (<60%)

IMPORTANT: You must make arrangements with the instructor for retakes prior to missing a lecture exam. Retakes will be granted only to those with verifiable, legitimate excuses for missing the scheduled exam period. Missed exams will count as ZERO if the above conditions are not met. Problem sets must be handed in by 9 am on scheduled due dates. There are no exceptions.

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Academic Dishonesty
University Regulation 802, Revision 2 (1992), prohibits any form of academic dishonesty. An act is academically dishonest when it is an act attempted or performed which misrepresents oneÕs involvement in an academic task in any way, or permits another student to misrepresent the latterÕs involvement in an academic task by assisting in the misrepresentation. See entire text of UNIREG 802: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/legal/Uniregs/ur802.htm.

Course Withdrawal
Students withdrawing from this course must notify the instructor prior to nonattendance in classes and execute drop or withdrawal in accordance with the UW General Bulletin. For more information, see: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/registrar/bulletin/registr.html.

Additional Information

Special needs: Students needing special accommodations or special services should contact Student Educational Opportunity Services, Knight hall, 766-6189.

Privacy: This course abides by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, PL-380). For further information see: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/REGISTRAR/bulletin/ferpa.html.

Non-discrimination statement: A campus environment characterized by diversity, free inquiry, free expression, and balanced by interpersonal civility has always been, and continues to be, a top priority of the University of Wyoming. Civil discourse is an essential aspect of the search for and transmission of knowledge. Words and actions that promote and encourage self worth, respect and dignity are consistent with the UniversityÕs mission. Conversely, words or actions that reflect prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination are antithetical to the mission of the University and can not be countenanced. Specifically, racist and other discriminatory or harassing conduct based on gender, color, disability, sexual orientation, religious preference, national origin, ancestry, or age impair and disrupt legitimate University functions. Every effort, within the context and protection of First Amendment rights, will be expended to eliminate such conduct from the campus community. Teaching our students to live productively in a multicultural/multiethnic environment here at the University of Wyoming. It is the obligation of faculty, staff, students, and the administration of the University of Wyoming to provide this environment.