Introductory Plant Biology

3 units

In this class students will be introduced to plant structure, metabolism and development in the context of the ecological interactions, and evolutionary adaptations of plants, and the use of plants in all kinds of human endeavors, from eating Tofu to archeological exploration. This course is focused primarily on the flowering plants with particular attention given to plants and activities common to temperate climates. The course will provide students with the basic knowledge needed for further study in plant biotechnology, ecology, pathology, physiology, anatomy or taxonomy.