BIOL 290
Spring 2024
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 590, ENVS 286 |
The course begins with an overview of plant evolutionary history, then covers the basic structure and function of the plant body, the plant life cycle in nature, including interactions with animals, and ecological diversity of plants in contrasting habitats. Special events include a field trip to the Smith College Botanic Garden, two hands-on days for working with living specimens, and a special guest lecture by a local plant biologist. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: BIOL182 OR MB&B182 OR BIOL182Z |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Textbook: Raven Biology of Plants (8th edition) plus additional scientific articles and book chapters
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm exam (1/3), Two person project (1/3) and Final exam (1/3) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students not meeting the pre-req should contact the instructor directly. |
| Instructor(s): Sultan,Sonia Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SHAN201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 37 | | SR major: 12 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 17 | GRAD: 2 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
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