Biology 122 - Horticulture: Botany for Gardeners

Survey course in the fundamentals of botany and horticulture. Plant structure and function, nomenclature, nutrition, seed biology, propagation, growing 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.