BIO 200 - Introductory Botany

This course introduces students to diverse members of the kingdoms Plantae, Fungi, and Protista. Their microscopic and macroscopic anatomy as well as their unique physiologies, specific metabolisms, patterns of inheritance and evolutionary relatedness will be explored. On an ecological scale, the role of plants is discussed with regards to ecological succession, biomes, community interactions and their importance to humans. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or BIO 110 or BIO 120 or BIO 100 (inactive course) or permission of instructor
5 credits plus 2 contact hours = 3 lecture, 4 laboratory