Biology 444 - Plant Physiology

Institution:

West Virginia State University

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Description:

This course includes an analysis of the cell biology, biochemistry, metabolism, ecological physiology, and development of plants. Lecture topics include water relations, respiration, photosynthesis, nitrogen fi xation, mineral nutrition, plant hormones, plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, the role of environmental signals in plant development, and the environmental physiology of Mid-Atlantic, mixed mesophytic, deciduous forests. Lectures will be supplemented with reading in research journals. Laboratory exercises are designed to demonstrate basic research techniques as well as the principles covered in lecture. Six contact hours per week. PREREQUISITES: Biology 120; Chemistry 106 and 108; Chemistry 205 and 207.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvstateu.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 766-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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