BIO - 230 Plant Biology

Credits: 4

This is an integrated lecture and laboratory course. The lecture will concentrate on morphology and physiology of herbaceous and wood plant divisions within the plant kingdom, as well as, other organisms generally included in the study of plants. Topics covered include: diversity of plant life, plant structure and function, growth and development, metabolism, reproduction, and evolution. The laboratory will supplement the Botany lecture. Laboratory work will include microscopic examination of typical plant cells and tissues, experiments to illustrate plant physiology and tissue culture experiences.