Introduction to Botany

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

As you walk around campus, do you ever wonder how some flowers have sweet aromas while others smell rotten? Or think about how young sunflowers are able to see the sun to always face it? Or perhaps you gaze at a dandelion in a crack in the sidewalk wondering how it survives? In this course, we will explore these questions as we analyze the fine details of plant structures to gain a deeper understanding of how they perceive and respond to their surroundings. After completing this course, you will be able to use the principles of botany to identify the plants around campus, interpret the structures, and describe the genetic makeup that makes them unique.