BIOL 4620 - Economic Botany

(3) Credit Hours

An introduction to the origins, history, diversity and importance of plants in the human experience. History of the domestication of important crops and the impact of plants on the quality of human life covered. Ethnobotany and the impacts of agriculture and exotic plants will be discussed as they relate to the future of the world’s supply of food, fiber, medicines and other plant products. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060 or BIOL 3250 or BIOL 3350 with minimum grades of C, or ESC 1510 with a minimum grade of C, or department head approval.