HRT 103
INTRO PLANT SCI
McHenry County College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduction to Plant Science focuses on the relationship of plants to society with emphasis on scientific inquiry. Students explore the biology of plants including their structure, function, heredity, growth and evolution. They learn how the sciences of genetics, physiology and reproduction are applied to improve, manage and produce plants. The course also discusses the historical and economic significance of plants as food, feed and fiber; plant classification; growth and development; propagation; and influences of the botanical environment on plant processes. (1.1-Articulated) [IAI Core Course Equivalent: L1 901L ][IAI Major Course Equivalent: AG903] NOTE: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing, and basic math.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 9:00 – 11:50 AMWe · 9:00 – 11:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 12
- Location
- Building D 158
- Instructor
- Smith, Robin E.
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture; Laboratory/discussion
002
FullSeats: 21/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 9:00 – 11:50 AMTh · 9:00 – 11:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 18 – Dec 12
- Location
- Building D 158
- Instructor
- Smith, Robin E.
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture; Laboratory/discussion
004
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 5:30 – 8:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 12
- Location
- Blended; Building D 160
- Instructor
- Beier, Garrett L.
Section notes
Instructional method: Blended (On-Site + Online); Laboratory/discussion
005
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 1:00 – 3:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 12
- Location
- Blended; Building D 160
- Instructor
- Beier, Garrett L.; Tobiasz, Rich
Section notes
Instructional method: Blended (On-Site + Online); Laboratory/discussion