Shan Kothari

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Renewable Resources Dept
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Summer Term 2026 (1960)

REN R 290 - Field Skills in Environmental, Conservation, and Forest Sciences

2 units (fi 4)(EITHER, 7 DAYS)

Combines the concepts and practices of environmental, conservation and forest sciences in an off-campus field experience. Proficiency in sampling, identification, and measurement of biophysical components of terrestrial and aquatic environments is emphasized. Prerequisites: 30 units and REN R 110. REN R 205, REN R 210 and REN R 120 are recommended. Students must take this course after their second program year and prior to completion of the final 30 units of their program. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.

PRA 850 (40524)

2026-08-16 - 2026-08-22
01:00 - 01:00

Fall Term 2026 (1970)

PL SC 221 - Introduction to Plant Science

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

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.

LECTURE A1 (50079)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 10:00 - 10:50

LAB D1 (52770)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
M 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D2 (52771)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D3 (53565)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
W 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D4 (55224)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D5 (55225)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 14:00 - 16:50



REN R 121 - Plant Structure and Function

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

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 PL SC 221.

LECTURE A1 (56187)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 10:00 - 10:50

LAB D1 (56188)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
M 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D2 (56189)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D3 (56190)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
W 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D4 (56191)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 14:00 - 16:50

LAB D5 (56192)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 14:00 - 16:50