BIOL 2207 - Plant Biology

• BIOL 1106  

AND

• CHEM 1020 , CHEM 1050 , or CHEM 1061  

1. Comprehend and analyze dynamic ecological roles of plants including:
   • critical relationships with humans, including the multicultural origins of domesticated plants.
   • relationships with environment and other organisms.
2. Comprehend the evolutionary relationships involved in classification, including:
   • the process of creating a classification system for living organisms.
   • major classification schemes for plants.
   • comparing and contrasting reproductive cycles in major groups of plants.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of science as a process, including:
   • application of experimental design.
   • ability to effectively use tools and perform techniques for studying plants.
   • analysis and reporting of experimental findings.
4. Communicate appropriately when discussing concepts and processes in plant biology, including:
   • gathering and evaluating resources.
   • assessing, analyzing, and comparing and contrasting information gathered.
   • applying appropriate botanical terminology.
5. Comprehend unique processes and structures in plant metabolism and anatomy, including:
   • primary metabolites.
   • secondary metabolites and their roles in plant survival and success.
   • relationships between structure and function.
6. Synthesize knowledge about plant structure, function, growth requirements, and ecological interactions in order to solve complex problems.

1. Importance of plants in the world
2. Anatomy of plants: form, structure, and function
   • cellular level
   • whole-plant level
3. Physiology and metabolism of plants: function and control
4. Life cycles and alternation of generations
5. Evolution and multicultural domestication of plant groups
6. Grouping and naming of plants (taxonomy)
7. Plant, animal, and environment interactions (plant ecology)