The value of plants to society is introduced along with a discussion of the plants as part of the natural world. The course will examine the uses of plants by many cultures, past and present, for food, timber, fuel, clothing, religious activities and medicine, among other uses. A basic introduction to the anatomy and ecology of plants will also be covered.
BIOL 0108 - 2010
PLANTS & PEOPLE: INTRO ETHNOBTNY
Session
Full Term Session
Class Number
31173
Career
Undergraduate
Dates
8/19/2020 - 12/5/2020
Units
3 units
Grading
LG/SNC Elective Basis
Description
The value of plants to society is introduced along with a discussion of the plants as part of the natural world. The course will examine the uses of plants by many cultures, past and present, for food, timber, fuel, clothing, religious activities and medicine, among other uses. A basic introduction to the anatomy and ecology of plants will also be covered.
Class Attributes
UPB Global General Ed. Requirement
UPB Life Sci. General Ed. Requirement
UPB Life Sci. General Ed. Requirement
Class Details
Instructor(s)
Denise Piechnik
Meets
MoWeFr 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Meeting Dates
08/19/2020 - 12/05/2020
Room
209 Swarts Hall
Campus
Bradford Campus
Location
Bradford Campus
Components
| Lecture Required |
Textbooks/Materials
Trees In My Forest
College Text
Status
Required
ISBN
9780060929428
Author
Heinrich
Publisher
Harp
Published
97
Price
16.99 USD
Notes
used price: $12.75 subject to change
Plants & Society
College Text
Status
Required
ISBN
9780078023033
Author
Levetin
Publisher
McGraw
Edition
7th
Published
14
Price
162.00 USD
Notes
used price: $121.50 subject to change
Class Availability
Status
Wait List
Seats Taken
29
Seats Open
0
Class Capacity
12
Unrestricted Seats
0
Restricted Seats
0
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
10