The physiology of green plants emphasizing plant organization, dormancy, germination, growth, reproduction, photosyntheses, water relations, absorption, and utilization of mineral contents. Current literature and quantitative aspects will be emphasized. This course is designed primarily to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of plant diversity and the relation of plants to human affairs. The students will learn of the many direct and indirect ways that plants affect our lives medically. Designed to introduce the science of entomology by focusing on the basic principles of the systematics, morphology, physiology, behavior, pathology, and ecology of insects.
Limited attention is given to the control of representative species of economic importance.
BIOL 2100, CHEM 3010 or 3100, PHYS 2110. Designed to provide in-depth knowledge of functional similarities and differences of genetically dissimilar organisms from the Phyla Protozoa through Chordata. This course will deal with the identification of vascular plants, native and introduced, that occur in this locality. Extensive experience in the use of taxonomic keys will also be included. This course has been designed to improve student communication, both oral and written.