Adam Negrin

This course is an introduction to the world of plants, with an emphasis on the interactions and interdependencies of plants in human life and modern culture. Through lectures, text readings, primary literature reviews, instructor-led discussions, and presentations, the course will cover basic aspects of plant anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, food science, and the historical and current importance of plants in human life. The course will increase student awareness of, and knowledge about, the uses of plants and examine critical issues affecting ecology and the loss of traditional plant knowledge. Students will actively participate and develop a semester-long research project and discuss their work progress in biweekly lab meetings.