BI 1112 - General Biology ‐ Genetics and Plant Biology

This general biology course module examines the principles of genetics and plant biology. Genetics topics include structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes, recombination and mutation. Plant biology topics include genetics, and structure of stems, roots and leaves as it relates to water transport and photosynthesis. Laboratory work involves plant anatomy and morphology, molecular biology of plants and bioinformatics analyses. (Meets the Second seven weeks of every fall semester). Offered every Fall. (2 Credits)