Biology - Plant Anatomy and Development

Catalog description

The lecture component of the course covers the anatomy and development of plants (embryophytes), with a focus on the seed plants. Students will gain basic knowledge of the structure and development of plants at the cellular level and the genetic controls of major developmental processes. Lectures will cover anatomy of seed plant organs, embryo structure and development, primary development from apical meristems, secondary development, and the anatomy of seed plant reproductive structures. Prerequisite: BIOL 152 or BIOL 153 and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 551, or consent of instructor. Satisfies: Capstone (CAP)