ENV 250 - Plants, People, and the Environment

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to the uses of plants by humans. Topics include the form, structure and genetics of plants related to their use as sources of food, shelter, fiber, flavors, beverages, drugs, and medicines. Plant structure and reproduction are studied in lecture and in-class activities with a particular focus on relationships between the plant's structural, chemical, or physiological attributes and the agricultural plant. Agricultural policies will also be discussed. Three hours of lecture per week.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENV116 OR ENV129

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

ENV250

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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