Course ID
042989
Course Description
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.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
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.
May be convened with
PLS477
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No