BIOL 182 - Biology of Plants

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

An introduction to the higher plants including bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Lecture and laboratory exercises will be directed toward an understanding of plant structure, function, and diversity. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the vascular plant body result- ing from the processes of growth, development, and chemical interactions; plant evolution as a guide to understanding form and function; and ecology as a way of understanding how plants sustain the lives of humans and the lives of all living organisms. The course will be offered in alternate years. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratory periods weekly. The course will count on the biology major and minor and can be used to partially fulfill the Natural Science Areas of Knowledge requirement. Open to all students. Four hours. Mr. Martin and Mr. King.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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