Plant Anatomy and Physiology
Biology · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Only, Odd Year
Hard to catch. Runs in odd-numbered years only, next in 2027. Miss it and the following chance is 2029.
BIOL-3163 prerequisites
3 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. 3 are needed whichever route you take: BIOL-1115 → BIOL-1116 → BIOL-2153
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Where BIOL-3163 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course examines the anatomy and physiology of plants. Topics include plant and cell architecture, energy flow, acquisition and transport of resources, signal transduction, growth and allocation, and life cycles. Readings and assignments emphasize interactions between plants and their environments, interdependence between plants and other organisms, and plant adaptations to stress, disturbance, and competition.
Requisite courses
BIOL-2153 [prerequisite(s)].
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.