A detailed study of the basic parts of flowering plants and their modifications. The factors controlling the development and growth of these parts will be considered in light of their functions. A brief introduction to plant genetics and taxonomy of vascular plants is also within the scope of the course. Restricted to Ornamental Horticulture students. This course represents the first semester of a two-semester study of topics in General Biology.
Initial emphasis is placed on the chemistry of living organisms.
This knowledge is applied to the second major area of study, the cell. Energy utilization, protein synthesis, cell structure and general cellular metabolism will be discussed. The third major area of emphasis will be the study of the classification, structure and function of representative members from the five major kingdoms of living organisms. This course represents the second semester of a two-semester study of topics in General Biology. Basic knowledge acquired in the first semester is applied to the study of the diverse structural and physiological adaptations of living organisms.