Course Description

17-120 Plants and Human Use F,W(3-0)

This course will examine past and present interactions between humans and plants with emphasis on major changes in civilization and cultures as a result of these interactions. The approach will be to consider several case studies of how unique structural and chemical properties of various plant organs have played a role in their use by humans. This course may not be taken for credit by students in biological sciences.

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar