BIOL 202 - General Botany

Credits: 4

Description
BIOL 202 is an introduction to the development, anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, diversity and evolutionary relationships of the major plant groups and plant-like organisms. The topics include plant cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, physiology, nutrition, tissue systems, morphology, growth and development, environmental factors, ecology and mechanisms of evolution.

Student Learning Outcomes

List and describe the morphology of the major plant and plant-like groups.
Evaluate cellular structure, anatomy and physiology and their relationship to plant structure and function.
Summarize and describe plant tissue systems and their relationship to plant structure and function.
Assess and make conclusions about the process of energy acquisition via photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Examine the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Integrate the organization of plant structure, function and energy acquisition, and specify how they contribute to growth and development.
Examine and compare differing environments and their effect on plant ecology and evolution.
Conduct an independent research project, including a literature review, a written lab report and an oral presentation of the findings of the project.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in BIOL 122 or BIOL 189 or BIOL 190; or Instructor approval