BIO 375

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Plant Development and Morphology

Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Principles of development and morphology as applied to flowering plants from the seed to flowering

When Taught

Fall Odd Yrs..

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

1

Recommended

Bio 230

Title

Basic Understanding of Plant Morphology

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze and describe modifications associated with plant adaptations and identify homologies underlying convergent organs using the principles of plant morphology.

Title

Evaluate Primary Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to read and critically evaluate the conclusions from primary scientific literature on plant development and morphology.

Title

Morphological changes over time

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to apply morphological principles by documenting morphological change over the entire life cycle of an annual plant.

Title

Appreciating plant diversity

Learning Outcome

Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity of plant form and function and their contribution to both human flourishing and natural ecosystems.