BIO 124 - Ethnobotany, the Study of the Plants We Use

3 Credits

This course will examine the intimate relationship between humans and plants. Students will explore the origin, history, and use of food plants, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants. These plants will be placed not only in a cultural context, but in a biological context as well. A component of this course is occasional field trips. This course is intended for non-science majors.