PLS477

042988

Landscapes, whether natural or built, are rich with plant life. Plants are widely appreciated, e.g., for their edible materials, fuel, fiber, carbon sequestration, shade, visual appeal, and wildlife support. Diverse plant species, and plant lineages, fill these needs and blanket landscapes. In this course, we will weave together knowledge about global and regional plant biodiversity with transferable skills in analyzing biodiversity. We will reflect on this content in multiple contexts, including wildlife habitat, climate change, and social justice issues, e.g., biological intellectual property rights. The resulting synthesis will prepare students for careers in horticulture, conservation, land management, wildlife management, natural history museums, and/or basic scientific research involving multiple species of plants.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

College-level introductory biology, e.g., ECOL 182R (recommended), PLS 240, or MCB 181R. Additional courses on plants will be helpful (e.g., RAM 370) but are not necessary.

PLS577