Photosynthesis credit:

3 Hours

Comprehensive description of photosynthesis. Topics include: the photosynthetic membranes, light absorption, electron and proton transfer, photophosphorylation, water oxidation, RUBP carboxylase/oxygenase, photorespiration, whole plant photosynthesis, gas exchange and atmospheric interactions, and impacts of global environmental change. Same as BIOP 432 and CPSC 489 . 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: IB 420 , MCB 354 , MCB 450 , BIOP 401 , or equivalent; or consent of instructor.