BIOL 3550: Plants and People
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 2110
Uses of plants and fungi by humans and the importance of plants in the past, present, and future. Discussion of fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, spices, beverages, oils, fibers, wood, medicines, and drugs, in the context of their agricultural, cultural, and economic roles in modern societies. Emphasis on origins and worldwide diversity of culturally important plants, their characteristics, and uses.
(Typically Offered: Spring)