BIOL 22500 - The Power of Plants:Plants in Medicine and Agriculture LA NS

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Explores the important roles of plants in modern society and indigenous cultures, with specific focus on plants as sources of medicines and food. Other topics include plant classification; the mechanisms of bioactive plant compounds in humans; the evolution, domestication, and genetic modification of crop plants; plant conservation; and ownership of nature. Lectures include discussions based on readings as well as lectures. Prerequisites: BIOL 11900-BIOL 12000, or BIOL 12100-BIOL 12200 or BIOL 15100, CHEM 11700 (for students using the latter two prerequisites, concurrent enrollment in one of the latter two courses is allowed). 4 credits. (F,O)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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