Description
A study of plants from the green algae through the angiosperms. Plant structure, function, physiology, ecology, and conservation will be addressed. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on the evolutionary relationships among different plant families, learning of key characteristics to aid in plant identification, and understanding the economic/medicinal/cultural/agricultural (taste!) importance of specific plant groups. The laboratory is highly recommended, but not required. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: C- or better in either BIO 111 or BIO 123 or permission of the instructor.