C101. General Botany (4 s.h.) F. Core: SA.

A survey of vascular plant structure and diversity, the fundamentals of plant ecology and geography. The course explores the importance of plants and the impact of people on our plant communities.

0102. Plant Ecology (3 s.h.) S.

The structure and function of plants are studied in relationship to their fit into the environment. The interaction of plants with each other and the rest of their environment through study of natural and artificial systems, including wetlands, meadows, forests, deserts, disturbed sites, and managed landscapes is also explored.

0201. Plant Genetics and Diversity (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Botany C101 or equivalent, and Chemistry C061-C064 or equivalent.

Genetics of plants, including Mendelian and extranuclear genetics, quantitative genetics, and population genetics. The course also considers the basis for, and significance and preservation of plant genetic diversity. The course considers man`s impact on plant genetic diversity, including plant extinction, conservation, breeding, and biotechnology.

C203. Plant Physiology (4 s.h.) S. Core: SB.

Prerequisite: Botany C101 and Chemistry C061-C063, or Biology C083-C084.

The study of the relationship between structure and biochemical/biophysical functioning. Recent developments in the field of plant physiology are included, particularly in the areas of stress physiology. Factors such as light, water, temperature, and soil conditioning related to plant growth and development are also studied.

0204. Applied Plant Physiology (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Botany C101 and C203, and Chemistry C061-C064.

Comparative study of plant functions in stressed and unstressed environments; development of ecologically sound approaches to stress-related problems.

0302. Plant Taxonomy (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Botany C101 or permission of instructor.

Systematic botany, evolutionary relationships of angiosperm families. Identification, classification, and nomenclature based on analysis of plant structure, genetics, physiology, and ecology. Identification of local native flowering plants; preparation of preserved specimens.

Note: Two Saturday field trips required.
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