Plants in Action

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Due to a sessile nature, plant functioning is unique and highly dynamic. Emphasizing the flowering plants, this course provides an introduction to plant anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology. It examines the mechanisms by which plants work and survive in their role as energy providers to the biosphere. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits including 60% or higher in each of BIOL 1020H and 1.0 BIOL credit at the 2000 level. Strongly recommended: BIOL 3170H. Not open to students with credit for BIOL-SAFS 3530H or BIOL-ERSC-SAFS 3545H.