BIOL 407 - Plants and Civilization

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University of South Dakota

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Description:

Plants occupy a central role in the establishment and maintenance of human civilizations. This course examines the historical and current uses of plants in human societies. Included are subjects such as the origins of agriculture, plants used for spices and flavorings, plants in religion, plants used as hallucinogenic drugs, medicinal plants, plants used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, plants used in the construction of shelters, the influence of plants on the quality of the environment, and special case studies of plants that changed the course of human history. Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: BIOL 161 and 162 and 163 and 164 or BIOL 151 and BIOL 153 Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.USD.EDU

Phone Number:

(605) 677-5301

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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