PLSCI 2410

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 17, 2025 8:55AM EDT

PLSCI 2410
Introductory Plant Diversity and Evolution

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introduction to plant diversity, ecology, structure, and evolutionary adaptation, with an emphasis on land plants. Laboratory and lectures are integrated to provide hands-on skills and concepts. First and second weeks of laboratory are field trips, starting with the first full week of classes. This course is suitable for life sciences majors.


Distribution Requirements (BSC-AG, BIO-AG, OPHLS-AG), (SCT-IL)

Last 4 terms offered (None)

Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Identify cells, tissues, and organ systems that comprise multicellular plants, and discuss how these emergent systems support plant functions.
  • Distinguish among the major land plant lineages.
  • Identify the three major plant life cycles and to conceptually connect how these life cycles are related to one another.
  • Communicate the basic principles of Darwinian evolution by means of natural selection and the major principles of plant biology.

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1099 PLSCI 2410   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Two field trips are required. Enrollment preference given to: Plant Sciences majors and minors.

  •  1100 PLSCI 2410   LAB 401

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    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1101 PLSCI 2410   LAB 402

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1102 PLSCI 2410   LAB 403

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1103 PLSCI 2410   LAB 404

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person