Structure and function of components of the plant cell, including the wall, membranes, vacuoles, the cytoskeleton and various organelles. Aspects of development at the molecular, tissue and whole plant level. Current theories pertaining to how plants react to hormones, light and daylength. Responses to stresses such as drought, temperature and touch, and the nature of plant defenses against predation and disease. Prerequisite: Biology 151, 152 & 153.

Fulfills biology core requirement area(s):

Physiology

Fulfills plant requirement for biology majors?

Yes

Fulfills lab requirement for biology majors?

No

Fulfills general education requirement for non-biology majors?

No