BI327 Economic Botany

Prerequisites: BI 101, BI 231 This course examines the discipline of plant biology that focuses on the study of plants that are economically important to people, including plants that are sources of food, fibers, medicines, gums, insecticides, etc. The course introduces the student to the vocabulary and principles of plant biology. It covers the broad areas of plant taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, diversity, ecology, and economic importance. Success in this course will depend upon each student's accumulation, appreciation, and application of botanical knowledge.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BI101 [minimum grade = C-] and BI231 [minimum grade = C-] or BI101 [transfer credit] and BI231 [transfer credit]