BIO 103 - General Botany

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement.

Gain an introduction to members of the plant kingdom and their closest relatives. Learn the unique life strategies of plants that are the basis for their importance to humans and their role in shaping global ecology. Through an examination of plant form and function, students will learn how and why plant life defines the biological potential of both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A and either eligibility for any general education math or a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or a B or better in MAT 005 .

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:
1 .Collect, analyze, and interpret information based on scientific reasoning and discipline-specific concepts.
2. Describe the processes involved in obtaining and using energy in plants.
3. Describe the major processes involved in plant growth and reproduction.
4. Discuss the basics of plant anatomy and physiology, from the cellular level to the organismal level.
5. Discuss the characteristics, similarities and differences between the major plant groups and their closest ancestors.