BIOL 180 - Plants and People

    Recent Professors
    Robert Lauri
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    48 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This is an introductory course that examines the interdependence of humans and plants. Emphasis is on plant groups that provide us with food, medicine, recreation, decoration, and material goods, as well as those that produce stimulating, intoxicating, or harmful effects. Basic principles of taxonomy, cell structure, plant physiology, plant anatomy, ecology, reproduction and genetics are explored as they relate to these plants. Current environmental and economic issues and the role of molecular genetics in future plant development and the importance of genetic diversity are also examined. This course is intended for all that want to learn about the uses of plants, especially those students with an interest in biology, anthropology, environmental sciences, and/or agriculture.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 9:35am–10:55am