PLB 112

Discussion Section

Student Assignments to Discussion Sections

Times and Locations of PLB 112D Discussion Sections

Information About PLB 112 Discussion Sections.

1. Discussion sections will begin meeting Monday, January 14 and continue until Wednesday, March 12.

2. Click on the appropriate link below to to see the topics for each week's discussion section.

3. Click on the link, Student Assignments to Discussion Sections to see the discussion section to which you have been assigned. We had to move a few students from the discussion section on Wed. @ 3:10 because it was oversubscribed. We are looking for other volunteers to move to a different section.

4. If you would like to be enrolled in a discussion section or have a conflict with your assigned section, please contact Zachary Chestnut <zachestnut@ucdavis.edu> or Diana Burkart-Waco <dburkart@ucdavis.edu>

5. If you plan to attend discussion sections, YOU MUST ENROLL unless you have made other arrangements with the instructors. Discussion Section is a P/NP class, and the only requirements for passing is that you attend, although we hope everyone will participate in discussions - only two unexcused absences will be permitted.

6. For purposes of SISWEB, you can enroll in any section, not necessarily the one to which you are assigned, although you should avoid scheduling conflicts with your other classes. If you have problems enrolling in your section, you can sign up for one of the following sections.
PLB 112D, Sec 7, CRN 37369
PLB 112D, Sec 8, CRN 37370

7. Please try to attend the Discussion Section in which you are enrolled each week. However, if you need to attend a different Discussion Section in a given week, just let the TAs know in advance.

8. Questions? - contact one of the TAs, Zachary Chestnut <zachestnut@ucdavis.edu> or Diana Burkart-Waco <dburkart@ucdavis.edu>, or John Harada <jjharada@ucdavis.edu>

Week of January 7 - 10

No discussion section meetings

Week of January 14 - 17

Discussion of genetic and molecular approaches to study plant development, lead by TA - Part 1.
Be prepared to discuss the material in the outline, and do background reading if necessary.

Week of January 21 - 24

NOTE: Monday, Jan. 21 is a holiday. Students in the Monday sections should try to attend
another discussion section this week. If you are unable to attend another section,
you can make an appointment with your TA to discuss the material.

Please be prepared to discuss the following:

Continuation of discussion of genetic and molecular approaches to study plant development - Part 2
&
Study Questions for Midterm #1 - Part A

Answers to Study Questions for Midterm #1 - Part A

Week of January 28 - 31

Review for Midterm #1.

Study Questions for Midterm #1 - Part B

Answers to Study Questions for Midterm #1 - Part B

Last year's Midterm #1

Answers to Last year's Midterm #1

Week of Feb. 4 - 7

Discussion of Golden Rice
Please review the following website and be prepared to discuss the pros and cons of Golden Rice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_rice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversies (general websites on genetically modified food)

Pros:
http://www.goldenrice.org/

Cons:
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/ (search for golden rice)
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/GEessays/goldenricehoax.html
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/rice.php

Case study:
http://www.agbioforum.org/v10n3/v10n3a04-unnevehr.htm

Week of February 11-12