BIOL 112 - Plants, People, And The Environment

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

An introduction to the diversity and uses of the plant kingdom and related organisms. The interdependence of plant and animal communities and the importance of plants and their products to the health and development of human society are discussed. Topics include classification; economically important plants-foods, medicines and drugs, building materials, ornamentals, etc.; native flora of the major biomes; and plant conservation. Several mandatory field trips are taken to local botanical gardens and natural areas as part of the laboratory component. This course is designed to satisfy a science laboratory requirement for nonscience majors and cannot be used to fulfill requirements for any major or minor in science. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. 4 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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