BIOL 103 Plants and People
This is a survey course that examines the interdependence of humans and plants. Emphasis is placed on the aspects of plant biology that supply humans with food, medicine, clothing, shelter, and material goods as well as those that produce stimulating, intoxicating, or harmful effects. Students will learn basic principles of plant taxonomy, structure, physiology, genetics, and defense, as well as the history of plant use by humans. This course cannot be used to satisfy the requirements for the biology major or biology minor. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. (General Education ' Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning) Four credit hours.