Urban Botany

1 Course Unit

Urban environments present unique challenges and opportunities for plant species. After a review of plant taxonomy and anatomy, this course will examine the ecological impacts of plants in urban settings. We will explore landscapes in and around Penn’s campus to understand how plant communities contribute to ecosystem services in these environments. The applied uses of plants in agriculture, medicine, bioremediation, and other aspects of community health will also be explored. Fall Mutually Exclusive: BIOL 5606 Prerequisite: BIOL 1101 AND (BIOL 1102 OR BIOL 1121) 1 Course Unit