PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology

• Students will be able to explain basic terminology, concepts, and methods in plant cell structure and function, plant movements, photosynthesis, respiration, plant reproduction, genetics, and gene expression.
• Students will be able to apply scientific methods of inquiry appropriate to the fundamentals of plant biology to gather and analyze data and draw evidence-based conclusions in a process about how science is done.
• Students will be able to evaluate evidence-based scientific arguments that are central to the foundations of plant biology in a logical fashion and distinguish between scientific and non-scientific evidence and explanations.
• Student will be able to communicate how scientific findings in the field of plant biology contribute to the modern world.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the use of key scientific principles by describing the process of science and how it is used to gain knowledge to develop better products for human use.
• Students will be able to critically state, describe, and consider issues or problems experienced in laboratory settings.
• Students will be able to use and observe numerous plants and trees grown on campus to identify and interpret different plant behaviors to develop a comprehensive analysis that can elucidate the mechanical mechanisms underpinning plant growth.
• Students will be able to systematically and methodically analyze assumptions through designing critical experiments and carefully evaluating expected results when addressing challenging questions in plant biology.
• Students will be able to state the advance of plant biology in biotechnology in a way that is thoughtful, recognizes complexities, and acknowledges limitations.
• Students will be able to state conclusions and related outcomes (consequences and implications) logically and in a priority order in laboratory settings.