BIOL 320 - Plant Evolution and Diversity

Institution:

Francis Marion University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course utilizes the framework of evolutionary processes and the tools used by biologists who study systematics to better understand the diversity in the plant kingdom. Students will study the patterns, processes, and mechanisms of plant evolution and speciation. The course will detail each phylum of extant plant and places a focus on flowering plants, covering such topics as plant and pollinator coevolution, plant defenses against herbivory, and crop improvement.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(BIOL 105 AND BIOL 115) OR (BIOL 106 AND BIOL 107) OR BIOL 108

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fmarion.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 661-1362

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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