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BIOL 220Introduction to Plant Structure and Function

Units
0.50
Faculty
Science
Subject
Biology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to plant diversity, and the anatomy and physiology of vascular plants. The course will include a description of major cell and tissue types, and their organization in roots, stems, and leaves. Topics such as the processes of water and ion uptake, photosynthesis, long distance transport, and growth regulation will also be covered in lectures and through laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

  • Not completed any of the following:

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00166260 / 160MW 11:30–12:20
LEC 7012472140 / 9999Online or by arrangement
LAB 10166270 / 32M 14:30–17:20
LAB 10266280 / 32M 19:00–21:50
LAB 10366290 / 32T 14:30–17:20
LAB 10470120 / 32W 14:30–17:20
LAB 10570130 / 32Th 14:30–17:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

86% liked it75% easy80% useful

From 7 ratings and 4 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Gets heavier in content as you progress, but the tests were non cumulative (no final, three term tests). I find that this marking scheme let me focus on the content we were learning in the current module, and ultimately get more out of the course. The lab component was a little tedious sometimes -- it was pretty easy but oftentimes your lab notebook will be due at the end of the period, so you can be crammed for time.
    My tips: Anki is your friend, answer some of the questions in your lab book before coming into your labs
    Pretty applicable stuff, and I find the content also tied into things I was learning in microbiology, etc.

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  • nice overview of plants but can be a bit boring since theres a lot of info to memorize. also course was easier than expected, especially since the course is set up to ur advantage and prof is super nice and approachable. 3 x 25% term tests that are non cumulative (first module is structure and evolution, second is development and growth, third is metabolites and hormones). course gets harder as it progresses so do well on the first two tests as one test can be dropped if u write all three. the term tests are mcq (use flashcards to memorize details), fill in the blanks some with diagrams (some have practice learn quizzes) and short answers (6 questions are posted on learn so take advantage…

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  • Loved this class, the content was interesting and the labs were good, but I did find the content got pretty hard to understand near the end. 75% of the mark comes from three non-cumulative term tests and the the other 25% comes from lab activities. there was a silly group project as part of the lab mark that was more annoying than anything but it seems like sarah tries really hard to make things fun and applicable. this was y first class int eh bio department and I liked it.

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