BIOL 318 - Plants and Society

Units: 3

Introduction to the impact of aquatic and terrestrial plants on society, including vegetables and fruit, spices and herbs, beverage plants, herbal medicines, toxic-poisonous species, psychoactive plants, and other economically important species from a variety of habitats. The role of humans in the development of these important plants and latest developments in biotechnology will be discussed.
Satisfies GE area: BB