PLANTS AND HUMAN CULTURE

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From foods, to medicines, to fibers, to building materials, plants serve a vital role in our lives. This course emphasizes how basic plant structure and function interfaces with human existence. Special attention is given to multi-cultural approaches to the use of plant material. Hands-on laboratory exercises are designed to highlight practical applications of botany. This course cannot be used to fulfill elective credit requirements for the biology major. NOTE: This course cannot be used for Biology major credit.