Biology 122 - Horticulture: Botany for Gardeners

Hort: Botany for Gardeners

Spring
2025
01
3.00
Gaby Immerman

M W 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Smith College
BIO-122-01-202503
Seelye 201
gimmerma@smith.edu
Survey course in the fundamentals of horticulture and basic botany. Plant structure and function, nomenclature, nutrition, seed biology, propagation, farming practices, soils, compost, and an introduction to biotechnology. Discussions include growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Course requirements include a field notebook, in-class discussions, independent engagement with written and multimedia resources, and a book review. Corequisite: BIO 123. Enrollment limited to 32.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.

Must take Course(s) BIO 123 - Hort: Botany for Gardeners Lab

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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