BIOL 003 - General Botany - Units 4

Prerequisites: BIOL 001, Core Biology, with a grade of "C" or better and MATH 082, Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of "C" or better.

This course is a study of the life and activities of plants followed by an introduction to plant physiology, plant structure, plant genetics, plant ecology, plant evolution, and a general survey of the major plant groups. The course is for the pre-professional student in the biological sciences and is fundamental for the student planning to specialize in forestry, horticulture, agriculture, food processing, pharmacy, and other subjects requiring a scientific knowledge of plant life. Field trips are included. This course meets the CSU general education laboratory science requirement and IGETC requirements. (UC, CSU, CAN BIOL 6, CAN BIOL SEQ A WITH BIOL 1, BIOL 2, & BIOL 3)