2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

BIOL 360 Medical Botany

Survey of the biology of various plants, fungi, algae, and cyanobacteria that impact us medically by producing toxins, medicines, and nutrients. For each example considered, students will study the structure and function of the organism, its medically relevant product and the effect on humans. Some house and garden plants will be covered in greenhouse and campus tours.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete BIOL 101, BIOL 105, BIOL 131

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry/No Lab