Biology 112 - General Botany

Institution:

The University of Tennessee

Subject:

Description:

Topics include development of the plant body, anatomy, hormonal and environmental growth regulation, plant nutrition, regulation of water and nutrients, origin of life and mechanisms of evolution, speciation, and population genetics, ecology including dynamics of communities and ecosystems, the interaction of plants and people including origin of agriculture, the Green Revolution, and plants as medicines, a survey of current environmental issues related to plant biology and tree identification. ( NS) Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab and field trips. Comments: Although not required, it is recommended 111-112 be taken in sequence.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.tennessee.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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