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210
Introduction
to Plant Science |
| Credits: |
4 |
| Offered: |
Fall
and Spring semesters |
| Next
Offered: |
Fall semester - 2008 |
| Capacity: |
230
students |
| Lecture: |
Meets
3 times per week for 50 minutes/meeting |
| Laboratory: |
Meets
once per week for 1 hour and 50 minutes |
| Instructor(s): |
Fall:
Dr. Michael Zanis
Spring:
Dr. Ronald Coolbaugh |
| Description: |
An
introduction to the major groups in the plant kingdom, their origin,
classification, and economic importance. The areas of anatomy,
morphology, cytology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology,
genetics, and ecology will be explored as they relate to plant
sciences and agriculture. |
| Objectives: |
1) Develop
a detailed knowledge base in plant biology (this includes
cytology, physiology, morphology, anatomy, genetics, classification,
evolution and ecology of plants).
2)
Introduce the broad diversity of plant types (from bacteria to
flowering
plants) and their importance to plant biology, agriculture,
and other human endeavors.
3)
Introduce research applications and methods in plant science.
4)
Develop a familiarity with plants and sharpen observational skills.
5)
Increase
appreciation of plants and their role in human affairs.
|
| Textbook(s): |
Plant
Biology by L. Graham, J. Graham and L. Wilcox (2003) |
| Pre/Corequisites: |
None |
| Notes: |
Required
for Environmental
Plant Study major, Plant
Biology major, Plant Pathology minor, Weed Science minor, and Plant Biology minor. This course complements
many plans of study as a College of Agriculture or School of Science
elective. |
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