PL SC 221 - Introduction to Plant Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Open Study: Open

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Principles of plant science for use in agriculture, forestry and environmental sciences. The course covers anatomical and physiological characteristics of vascular and non-vascular plants, including cellular structures, plant reproduction, development and growth, and key functions such as photosynthesis, and water and nutrient transport. The course emphasizes plant structure and function in the context of environmental conditions and genetic adaptation, essential for managed and natural ecosystems under environmental change. Not to be taken if credit received for BOT 205 or REN R 121.

Fall Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE 700
(58196)
20
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
Assistant Instructor: Fiona Schmiegelow
Primary Instructor: Kathryn Aitken
LECTURE A1
(50079)
65
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (MWF)
10:00 - 10:50
Primary Instructor: Erick R. da Silva Santos
Assistant Instructor: Shan Kothari

Labs

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LAB 701
(58200)
20
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
Assistant Instructor: Fiona Schmiegelow
Primary Instructor: Kathryn Aitken
LAB D1
(52770)
13
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (M)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Erick R. da Silva Santos
Assistant Instructor: Shan Kothari
LAB D2
(52771)
13
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Erick R. da Silva Santos
Assistant Instructor: Shan Kothari
LAB D3
(53565)
13
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Erick R. da Silva Santos
Assistant Instructor: Shan Kothari
LAB D4
(55224)
13
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Erick R. da Silva Santos
Assistant Instructor: Shan Kothari
LAB D5
(55225)
13
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Erick R. da Silva Santos
Assistant Instructor: Shan Kothari