A consideration of economically important vascular plants, plant families, plant parts and products used as food, textiles and medicines. The origin, history and domestication of plants and major crops, diversification of crops and major centers of agriculture in the world and fundamental roles of plants in human societies are discussed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursPermission of the instructor required. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units selected from BIOL 107, 108, 120, 121; or completion of 60 credit units at the university level.
A consideration of economically important vascular plants, plant families, plant parts and products used as food, textiles and medicines. The origin, history and domestication of plants and major crops, diversification of crops and major centers of agriculture in the world and fundamental roles of plants in human societies are discussed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursPermission of the instructor required. Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units selected from BIOL 107, 108, 120, 121; or completion of 60 credit units at the university level.
