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 Department:    ENVAG

 Course #:    103

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4.5

 CIP:    010308

 EPC:    127

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

The structure, function, classification, and ecology of vascular plants are explored in this introductory botany course, with an emphasis on cultivated and native plants of the Pacific Northwest.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify vascular plant vegetative and reproductive structures (morphology), and explain how they are influenced by genetic inheritance and adaptation.
2. Describe the relationship between plant morphology and anatomy and physiological processes, such as water and nutrient uptake and transport, photosynthesis, respiration, growth and reproduction, and stress response.
3. Examine plant morphology and physiology as a function of biophysical factors, environmental change, and human interaction and manipulation.
4. Apply the methods of plant taxonomy and botanical nomenclature through the identification, classification, and description of plants and plant groups, particularly those common to the Pacific Northwest.
5. Discuss the significance of plant diversity to terrestrial ecosystems and human societies, including the cultivation of plants for food, fiber, fuel, and medicinal and aesthetic purposes.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.1 Identify and express concepts, terms, and facts related to a specific discipline.

5. Global & Local Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding the complexity and interdependence of, and stewardship responsibilities to, local and global communities and environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
5.3 Understand the consequences of choices as they relate to local/global community and environmental issues.

8. Mathematical Reasoning

Definition: Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
8.2 Correctly apply logical reasoning and mathematical principles to solve problems.

10. Technology

Definition: Understanding the role of technology in society and using technology appropriately and effectively.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
10.2 Demonstrate an understanding of legal, ethical, and environmental issues in the use and misuse of technology.

Course Contents

1. Vascular plant vegetative and reproductive structures (morphology), and how they are influenced by genetic inheritance and adaptation.
2. Plant morphology and anatomy and physiological processes, such as water and nutrient uptake and transport, photosynthesis, respiration, growth and reproduction, and stress response.
3. Plant morphology and physiology as a function of biophysical factors, environmental change, and human interaction and manipulation.
4. Methods of plant taxonomy and botanical nomenclature through the identification, classification, and description of plants and plant groups, particularly those common to the Pacific Northwest.
5. Significance of plant diversity to terrestrial ecosystems and human societies, including the cultivation of plants for food, fiber, fuel, and medicinal and aesthetic purposes.