BIOL 308 - Integrative Plant Biology: Fundamentals and New Frontiers

Institution:
Williams College
Subject:
Biology
Description:
Plants are one of the most successful groups of organisms on Earth and have a profound impact on all life. Successful use of plants in addressing global problems and understanding their role in natural ecosystems depends on fundamental knowledge of the molecular mechanisms by which they grow, develop, and respond to their environment. This course will examine the molecular physiology of plants using an integrative approach that considers plants as dynamic, functional units in their environment. Major emphasis will be on understanding fundamental plant processes, such as photosynthesis, growth and development, water transport, hormone physiology, and flowering, from the molecular to the organismal level. Environmental effects on these processes will be addressed in topics including photomorphogenesis, stress physiology, mineral nutrition, and plant-microbe interactions. Discussions of original research papers will examine the mechanisms plants use to perform these processes and explore advances in the genetic engineering of plants for agricultural, environmental, and medical purposes. Laboratory activities stress modern approaches and techniques used in investigating plant physiological processes.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
Biology 202
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(413) 597-3131
Regional Accreditation:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Calendar System:
Four-one-four plan

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