BIOL 221 - Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants 3 s.h.

This survey course explores the use of plants within a cultural context for food, fiber, medicine, decorative arts, and rituals. Plant anatomy and secondary chemistry will be discussed from the perspective of plant adaptations for defense. Contemporary issues of intellectual property rights by indigenous and western cultures, bio-prospecting and conservation will focus on plant species with pharmacological, aromatic, and toxic properties. Every other year in the Spring semester.
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Prerequisite(s): JrS.