This course is a study of the roles of the natural hormones such as auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, and abscisic acid in the growth and development of vascular plants. This course is a survey of cell types, tissue systems, and the anatomical structure of stems, roots, and leaves of vascular plants. The development and evolutionary history of vascular plants will be discussed. The identification and collection of the common vascular plants of Colorado is studied. Lectures include principles plant terminology, characteristics of major plant families, phylogenetic relationships, and uses of the plants.
Laboratories consist of identification of the plants in the field and on herbarium mounts.
A student collection is required. A comprehensive study of the microscopic structure and appearance of body tissues and of the tissue composition of body organs, mainly as seen in mammals. Emphasis is placed on the laboratory. Correlations are drawn between structure and function. Laboratory drawings are required.