BIOO 220NL - General Botany

Credit(s): 4

This course offers a thorough overview of the fundamental principles of plant biology from evolutionary, morphological, and physiological perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on comparative morphology, anatomy, reproduction and physiology as students survey the major groups of land plants. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the basic structure and function of land plants.
Contrast the life cycles of bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Define the principal characteristics of different groups of photosynthetic organisms, from green algae to angiosperms (flowering plants).
Summarize the most important developmental events of the angiosperm life cycle, including embryogenesis, germination, vegetative growth, flowering and reproduction.
Describe the basic organization of a plant cell, and become familiar with various cell and tissue types.
Describe the process of photosynthesis and respiration.
Contrast the actions of the most important groups of plant hormones in metabolism and development.
Describe plant reaction to environmental stimuli (light, day length, temperature).
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.