PLSCI 1420 Functional Plant Biology - Courses & Programs

Course description

This course is an overview of basic plant structure and function. We will survey the basic cell types, tissues and organs that make up the plant body as related to the physiology (functions) of a plant. The goal is to provide a sound foundation in basic plant biology and preparation for higher-level coursework. The laboratory portion of this course is designed to review the material covered in lecture, as well as introduce students to the investigative nature of scientific research. Students will get experience in experimental design, scientific method, and analysis of data collected through experimentation. This course is suitable for life sciences majors.

Outcome 1: Describe the structure of a typical plant, from the cellular to organ level.

Outcome 2: Relate the structure of tissues and organs to the major life processes occurring in a plant: transport, photosynthesis, and development.

Outcome 3: Effectively design an experiment to test a valid hypothesis.

Outcome 4: Evaluate and assess information for factual validity.

Outcome 5: Evaluate basic information and incorporate it to solve problems and explain more complex concepts.

Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: BIOG 1500, BIOSM 1500, PLSCI 1420.

Summer 2025: Ithaca campus

Section ID:

PLSCI 1420 001-LEC

Number:

1194

Session:

Summer 6-week

Class dates:

June 23-August 1, 2025

Mode of instruction:

In person

Days / times:

M-F 1 PM - 2:15 PM

Location:

See the University Roster for class locations. NetID required.

Final exam/project due:

(see Final exams)

Credit:

Grade:

Graded (no audit)

Instructor:

Silva, T. (ts21)

Max. enroll:

Restrictions:

Precollege enrollment limited to: commuter students.

To enroll:

See Register and Dates & Deadlines for enrollment information.

This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.