Plant Biology (PLBIO)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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PLBIO 1560
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to facilitate making connections between biology and chemistry at the time you are learning the chemistry. In reality, chemistry is essential to biology. Life is, after all, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Gunn, L
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1560.
PLBIO 2100
Course Description
Plants have always played a key role in the history of life on Earth and have served as medicinal agents in all societies since prehistoric times. Medical Ethnobotany is the study of medicinal plants used ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 213
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Friso, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2300
Course Description
Plants are distributed across the globe in distinctive vegetation types, and have a close association with local and global climate. This course discusses factors determining vegetation structure, plant ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building G09
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Nixon, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2400
Course Description
Focuses on helping individuals understand how scientific information relates to the issues they face as citizens, in management decision making, and in public policy. To what extent should genetic engineering ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Ives Hall 305
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Contact Dr. Silva (ts21) for an enrollment code.
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- T Emerson Hall 135
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- T Rockefeller Hall 127
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- T Warren Hall 101
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Warren Hall B02
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Warren Hall 173
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Stocking Hall 201
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Kennedy Hall 103
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Stocking Hall M01
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Warren Hall 138
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Warren Hall 137
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- W Warren Hall 113
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- R Kennedy Hall 103
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- R Kennedy Hall 101
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Silva, T
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- R Warren Hall 138
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
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Silva, T
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PLBIO 2410
Course Description
Introduction to plant diversity, ecology, structure, and evolutionary adaptation, with an emphasis on land plants. Laboratory and lectures are integrated to provide hands-on skills and concepts. First ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Bradfield Hall 101
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Frank, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Two field trips are required. Enrollment preference given to Plant Sciences majors and minors.
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Meeting Pattern
- T Plant Science Building 107
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Frank, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- W Plant Science Building 107
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Frank, M
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Meeting Pattern
- R Plant Science Building 107
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Frank, M
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Meeting Pattern
- F Plant Science Building 107
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Frank, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 2480
Course Description
An introduction to the goals and methods of plant systematics, and a survey of the diversity of vascular plants, including ferns, conifers, flowering plants, and related groups. Lectures cover ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Warren Hall B50
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Nickrent, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780 or PLBIO 2410.
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Meeting Pattern
- W Mann Library 405
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Nickrent, D
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Mann Library 405
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Nickrent, D
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3100
Course Description
Plants have been a source of medicinal agents for thousands of years and a remarkable number of modern drugs have been isolated or derived from plants. In this course, we will explore the mechanisms of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Fernow Hall G24
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Friso, G
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Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 3440
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of evolution with an emphasis on plants as excellent exemplars for understanding evolutionary theory and the interpretation of data pertaining to evolution. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Fernow Hall G01
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Pawlowski, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Recommended prerequisite: PLBRG 2250 or BIOMG 2800. Enrollment limited to: sophomores, juniors and seniors.
PLBIO 4220
Course Description
A comparative analysis of the developmental-genetic mechanisms contributing to the evolution of plant morphological structure and diversity. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 6220
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 101
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Roeder, A
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLBIO 2410, plus BIOMG 2800 or PLBRG 2250, or permission of instructor.
PLBIO 4540
Course Description
Uses evidence from microscopy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to try to unravel the mystery of the living cell. Studies the dynamics of protoplasm, membranes, and the various organelles. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLBIO 6540
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 203
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year of college-level introductory biology.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Plant Science Building 203
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 6220
Course Description
A comparative analysis of the developmental-genetic mechanisms contributing to the evolution of plant morphological structure and diversity. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLBIO 4220
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 101
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Roeder, A
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 6540
Course Description
Uses evidence from microscopy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to try to unravel the mystery of the living cell. Studies the dynamics of protoplasm, membranes, and the various organelles. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLBIO 4540
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 203
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Plant Science Building 203
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Wayne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 6560
Course Description
Series of selected topics to provide a background in plant evolution, paleobotanical literature, and evolutionary theory. Among the topics discussed are: the origin of a terrestrial flora, the evolution ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Mann Library 413
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Crepet, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLBIO 4480 or equivalent background in evolution.
PLBIO 6831
Course Description
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence (with PLBIO 6841) which together provide a broad overview of concepts related to the study of plant molecular biology. It is intended to bring first-year ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Fernow Hall G01
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Van Wijk, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Open to: upper-level students in plant biology and plant sciences.
PLBIO 7420
Course Description
Students in this class read and discuss recently published papers in plant molecular biology. A faculty member from the Plant Biology Section in the School of Integrative Plant Science will assign the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Section Topic
Topic: Biochem and Molec Bio of Plant-Insect Interactions
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Mann Library 413
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Jander, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLBIO 7440
Course Description
After the first year, each student presents one seminar per year on his or her thesis research and then meets with the thesis committee members for evaluation. First-year students only attend the seminar ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)