BOT 120 - Introduction to Plant Science

Institution:

Cerritos College

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Class hours: 2.0 Lecture/6.0 Laboratory Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. This is a basic course in plant biology designed not only to introduce the student to plants, but also to cover in some depth many of the facets of botany. Included will be plant cell biology and chemistry, a survey of major plant groups and their life cycles and characteristics, plant ecology and evolution. The course will help prepare students for a life science major, but it can also be taken to fulfill a lab science requirement in general education. Four field trips to examine local plant communities are part of the class. Students will also conduct a research project, prepare a scientific paper, and make a poster presentation based on their project. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cerritos.edu

Phone Number:

(562) 860-2451

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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