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BIOL 2204: Plant Biology 

Effective date

September 2020 

Department

UT Sciences 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This course examines the classification, systematics, structure and function, evolutionary origins, adaptational trends, and ecological roles of plants.  

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

BIOL 1100 and BIOL 1200 both with a C+. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 120
 

Instructional Strategies

This course will be a combination of lectures, discussion, and research in a classroom and laboratory setting. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Lab Work 

30 

comprehensive lab exam, assignments, quizzes 

Assignments 

15 

presentations and/or papers from diverse topics in botany 

Midterm Exam 

15 

assesses first third of course material 

Midterm Exam 

15 

assesses second third of course material 

Final Exam 

25 

comprehensive final exam 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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