College of Chemistry Course Guide

PMB 180 - Environmental Plant Biology (2 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

An integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the study of interactions between plants and the environment. Introduces physical parameters in the global and micro-environment that affect plant function; and molecular, cellular, and developmental aspects of plant response to suboptimal/adverse conditions. Underlying biochemistry, physiology, and molecular biology of plant adaptation and acclimation mechanisms. Examines consequences of industrial activity on plant growth and productivity.

Prerequisites

BIO 1A and BIO 1B

Fall only

Workload

Time Commitment

2 hours of lecture per week.




UC Berkeley Course Guide