PLBIO 2470

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PLBIO 2470
Plants and People

Course information provided by the 2019-2020 Catalog.

The 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.


Outcomes

  • Gain an appreciation for 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.
  • Master the basic principles of economic botany.

Distribution Category (BIONLS-AG, OPHLS-AG)

When Offered Fall (offered alternate years).

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16350 PLBIO 2470   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16351 PLBIO 2470   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person