Biology Department

Course Description

Biology 211 is an introduction to the structure, function, and diversity of plants and related groups, including anatomy, morphology, physiology, reproduction, ecology and evolution. Specific topics include plant tissues, plant organs and their function, photosynthesis, transport processes, primary and secondary growth, hormone action, flowering, seed and fruit production, environmental influences on growth and development, and the role of plants in ecosystems and the biosphere. Also, evolutionary relationships between the major groups of terrestrial plants (bryophytes, primitive vascular plants, non-seed plants, gymnosperms, and angiosperms) and an introduction to related organisms including fungi and algae. Laboratories include several short- and long-term experiments as well as experiences in data collection, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Biology 211 is a 4 credit lab science course (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week) taught each spring semester. This course does not qualify as a College core course. You must have completed BIOL 128 and BIOL 129 before taking this course, or have prior permission from the course instructor.

Course Web Site

• Dr. Carl Grobe: Spring 2011