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Basic Botany (3)
An introduction to the members of the plant kingdom with emphasis
on their structure and function, growth and development, worldwide
distribution, ecology, and economic importance. Additional topics
include plant biotechnology, herbs and spices, and the origins of
agriculture.
Prerequisite: Biology 105 or another college biology course. Not open to biology majors.
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50:130:310
Developmental Botany (4)
A study of the hormonal, physiological, and environmental control mechanisms underlying morphological changes in the life cycles of angiosperms. Topics include embryogenesis, seed dormancy and germination, seedling growth, flowering, fruiting, and senescence.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102.
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50:130:401
Mycology (3)
An examination of the major groups of fungi emphasizing morphology, modes of growth and development, mechanisms of spore dispersal, and the role of fungi as pathogens.
Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102.
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50:130:402
Mycology Laboratory (1)
Introduction to the techniques involved in growing fungi in culture and studying their morphology, physiology, and development.
Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:130:401.
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50:130:430
Field Ecology (3)
A field-based investigation of techniques used to collect ecological data including data analysis conducted at the Pinelands Field Station.
Prerequisites: 50:130:322 or 331, 50:120:351, and/or permission of instructor. Registration limited. Covers 5 to 10 days in the summer.
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