BIOL 103 - Plants and Society

Institution:

Lander University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Designed to introduce non-science majors to science and the scientific method through botany and its practical applications. Topics will include: general vascular plant anatomy and physiology; genetics of plant breeding; flower, fruit, and seed development, dispersal, and germination; plant tissue culture, cloning, and sterile laboratory technique; native plant identification; agricultural uses of plants; chemicals produced by plants (drugs, medicines, and psychoatives). Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly and an independent project. Four semester hours.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Gen Edu Req-Laboratory Sci

Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.lander.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 388-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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