This course introduces students to plant biology, including plant taxonomy and its various applications, and basic anatomy and morphology of plants with an overview of the phyla in the Plant Kingdom. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between structure and function and how these have influenced plants adaptation, reproduction, and evolution in diverse ecosystems. The course also highlights the various evolutionary and symbiotic relationships that exist in the plant kingdom. The laboratory component of the course focuses on plant identification, standard herbarium techniques, and descriptive analysis of plant morphology. Students will apply these fundamentals in plant biology to conduct experiments using the scientific method.
Skill Level: Beginner