PLBIO 2470

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PLBIO 2470
Plants and People

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

This course explores the economic and agricultural importance of plants to people. Topics include the roles of plants as sources of food, shelter, fiber, and medicines, as well as the cultural and historical aspects of economic botany, and will instill an appreciation of our connection with plants.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (BIONLS-AG, OPHLS-AG)
Course Attribute (EC-LASP)

Comments Offered in odd-numbered years only.

Outcomes
  • Articulate the connection between plants and people in our everyday lives.
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of the value of plants within different areas (agriculture, medicine, etc.).
  • Explain the interactions among plants, people and the biosphere.
  • Explain the role of people and plants in relationship to climate change.
  • Describe the basic principles of economic botany.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3092 PLBIO 2470   LEC 001

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    • TR Fernow Hall G24
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3093 PLBIO 2470   LAB 401

  •  
    • T Mann Library 405
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person