PLSCI 2410

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT

PLSCI 2410
Introductory Plant Diversity and Evolution

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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 and second weeks of laboratory are field trips, starting with the first full week of classes. This course is suitable for life sciences majors.


Distribution Requirements (BIO-AG, BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG), (SCT-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify cells, tissues, and organ systems that comprise multicellular plants, and discuss how these emergent systems support plant functions.
  • Distinguish among the major land plant lineages.
  • Identify the three major plant life cycles and to conceptually connect how these life cycles are related to one another.
  • Communicate the basic principles of Darwinian evolution by means of natural selection and the major principles of plant biology.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10130 PLSCI 2410   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Two field trips are required. Priority given to: Plant Sciences majors and minors.

  • 10131 PLSCI 2410   LAB 401

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    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10132 PLSCI 2410   LAB 402

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    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10133 PLSCI 2410   LAB 403

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10134 PLSCI 2410   LAB 404

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person