AGRI 261: Introduction to Plant Science

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Class Program

Agriculture

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092209

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Develops an understanding of basic plant morphology and physiology emphasizing horticultural science and fruit tree crops. Topics include form and function of plants, plant metabolism, plant growth and development, reproduction, techniques of fruit tree improvement, and plant/environment interaction.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain higher plant/morphology, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and evolutionary history.

Explain how environmental influences impact plant growth and development as well as the ecology of agriculture systems.

Identify plant structure and function.

Explain how plants are identified and classified.

Describe evolutionary processes and trends in the Plant Kingdom.

Develop an appropriate vocabulary and understanding of terminology relative to plants, plant science, and agro ecology.

Core Topics

Plant morphology and anatomy
Plant growth and development
Plant chemistry
Genetics and reproduction of plants
Environmental effects on plant growth
Directing plant growth
Plant classification