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4.00 Credits
4 credit hours This course is designed to introduce students to the origins of many of the plants and plant products that are an important part of everyday life, and the ways that the development of different cultures has been influenced by plants throughout history. Topics covered include basic plant morphology, plant reproduction, origins of major agricultural crops, economically important plant products, and medicinal and poisonous plants. Designed for non-science majors and interested students. (3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)
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4.00 Credits
4 credit hours The organisms, environments and ecological processes of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem are examined through lecture, discussion and field studies. Identification of prairie plants, with an emphasis on species in northern Illinois, is included. Students participate in College of DuPage's prairie reconstructions. Field trips and activities are required. Biology 1100 or Biology 1151 is recommended. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 to 3 credit hours Experiential courses in botany cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the Catalog for the botany discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific botany topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in botany. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning and/or the practical application of botany concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.) May be taken three times for credit as long as different titles are selected. (1 to 3 lecture hours, 1 to 3 lab hours)
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics in botany with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (3 lecture hours)
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within botany to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (1 to 4 lecture hours)
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4.00 Credits
4 credit hours Introduction to botany, including classification, morphology, anatomy, physiology and diversity. Includes lab and field experiences. Prerequisite: Biology 1151. (2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours)
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours Explores the ecology and distribution of vascular plants from selected study areas. Includes the basic principles and methods of plant taxonomy: identification, classification, herbarium techniques. Study areas in addition to the College of DuPage campus will be indicated in the current Class Schedule. Costs vary. Prerequisite: Biology 1152 or Botany 2350 or equivalent. (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 to 3 credit hours Advanced experiential courses in botany cover topics not otherwise covered by general education course and other courses in the Catalog for the botany discipline, while building upon academic knowledge and skills acquired in introductory-level botany classes. These courses required direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific botany topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in botany. They are targeted of self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involved active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning and/or the practical application of more complex botany concepts, theories, principles, and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.) Prerequisite: At least one course in Botany or consent of the instructor. (1 to 3 lecture hours, 1 to 3 lab hours)
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3.00 Credits
3 credit hours Introduction to the environment and functions of business. Organization and operation of business, the relationships of business to society, and the dominant field and types of business are surveyed. Functions studied include marketing, finance, production, management, retailing, wholesaling, advertising, risk, pricing, personnel and business environment. (3 lecture hours)
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