Inquiry in Plant Biology: Analysis of Plant Growth, Reproduction and Adaptive Responses

This course focuses on what plants do and how they do it. Introduces the biology of plants, their growth and development, structural features, and their cellular and organismal responses to key stimuli. Examines physiological, reproductive and developmental strategies throughout the plant life cycle and in relation to environmental challenges. During laboratory section meetings, students pursue inquiry-based group research projects addressing novel questions about mechanisms that control plant growth and development. Laboratory section is required. Prerequisites: One Brown course with laboratory section in either Biology or Chemistry. Enrollment limited to 24 students.