BIO 214 - Plant Biology

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Biology Undergrad/Grad

Description:

Plant-derived compounds or their mimics are contained in about 75% of all pharmaceutical drugs. In this course you will learn which terestrial and marine plants are the sources of these drugs and how these plants are identified. We will discuss how plants synthesize these compounds and where in the plant they are synthesized. By using medicinal plants, herbs and spices as examples you will gain an understanding of basic concepts of plant physiology, ecology and evolution in a lecture and laboratory course.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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