BIOL 205 - Plant Biology

Credit(s): 3
This course will expand knowledge of both nonvascular and vascular plant morphology, physiology, taxonomy and identification. Specific topics to be covered include ethnobotany, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, metabolism, hormone interactions, sustainable agriculture and environmental impact. As students explore the diversity of plants, they will learn what threatens this diversity both locally and globally. The laboratory component includes field trips for plant identification and classification as well as hands-on exercises to expose students to applied and molecular plant research.

Prerequisites: BIOL 120 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: EVSC 205