BIOL 290
Spring 2012
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01
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| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
The course begins with an overview of plant evolutionary history, then covers the basic structure and function of the plant body and the life cycle and ecological diversity of plants in natural habitats. Special events include a field trip to the Smith College botanical garden, a hands-on day for working with living specimens, and a special guest lecture by a local plant biologist. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Information Literacy
Independent student projects involve library research in a variety of sources.
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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 [BIOL196 or MB&B196] |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (BIOL)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
P.H. Raven et al., BIOLOGY OF PLANTS 2004 (7th ed.)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm exam (1/3) Two person project (1/3) Final exam (1/3) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students not meeting the pre-reqs should contact the instructor directly. |
| Instructor(s): Sultan,Sonia Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE141; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 12 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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