BIO-251 Plant Structure and Function
This course is an integrated approach to the study of plant anatomy and physiology dealing with both the total plant and its constituent parts. Emphasis is on plant growth, development and regulatory mechanisms. The student will follow the growth of a plant from germination to maturity, examining its anatomical and physiological development.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the internal and external anatomy of non-vascular plants, vascular seedless plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
- Describe the life cycles of non-vascular plants, vascular seedless plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
- Describe the function and steps of major physiological processes such as cellular respiration, photosynthesis and transport.
- Describe plant adaptations to various environmental conditions.