BIOL 381 - Plant Diversity

Units: 3

Introduction to the major taxonomic groupings of plants with emphasis on structure, function, adaptations, life histories, systematics, and evolution. Includes single cell to multicellular construction, water-to-land transition, structural adaptations, and trends in reproduction from cell division to simple sexual reproduction to well protected embryos and complex co-evolution of pollinators. Field trip(s) during or outside of class (including weekends) may be required.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .