Plants and Human Health

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the important role of plants in all human societies including those of this continent’s indigenous peoples. Topics include plant structure, identification and basic physiology as well as plants used for fibre, shelter and industry. A particular emphasis will be on the interaction between plants and human health, including food, plant medicines, nature, environmental issues and mental health. Credit will be granted for only one of BIOL 334, BIOL 382(2021-2022) or HLTH 396(2023-2026). Cross-listed as HLTH 334. Pre-requisites: BIOL 111, 112 and any two of BIOL 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 251 or 252. Three credits and lab.