Class Detail

Introduces plant biology as it affects human society. Topics include the origins of agriculture, the morphology and chemistry of food plants, the material uses of plant products, the biology of medicinal plants, and plant diversity and bioprospecting.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B and BIOE 20C; or ENVS 23 and ENVS 24.

UCSC Students - If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message, contact department for approval to enroll - eebadvising@ucsc.edu. Provide proof of prerequisite material. Visiting Students - prerequisites review is waived in summer. Contact summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll. From the Instructor: This course covers: how humans have used plants throughout history and across the world, how we have done so sometimes with heroism or dishonestly and injustice, the parts of the plant that we use and how we have changed plant form and function, and how plants have driven societal advancements. We emphasize forming respectful relationships with plants. Section activities are 80% outdoors and 100% interacting with plants.

Days & Times	Room	Instructor	Meeting Dates
TuThF 12:30PM-02:00PM	Thimann Lab 239	Aiello,E.L.	07/25/22 - 08/26/22