BIOL 368 - Plant Ecophysiology

Plants regulate our atmosphere, filter our water supply, and are the basis for all food. However, climate change is impacting how plants interact with their environment. This course will examine many aspects of plant function -energy metabolism, water and nutrient acquisition and use, resource allocation, and adaptations to different environments - and how these functions are altered under a warmer and increasingly variable climate. We will read topical case studies, dive into primary literature, and make field and lab measurements to learn about how plants exist and adapt in changing environments. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 285 Offered alternate years. (4 Credits)