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11:776:170 · Plant Science · School 11 — New Brunswick School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
The Plant Biology syllabus describes Plants and People as a three-credit survey of how plants and plant products support human life, culture, food, shelter, medicine, clothing and fuel. Its sample connects plant biology and agriculture with human history, well-being and major crop industries; Fall 2026 section practices should be checked against the live course site.
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3 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The Fall sample starts with global agriculture and food issues, plant anatomy, food consumption, metabolism, photosynthesis and respiration.
Later sample topics include plant distribution, development, reproduction, climate change, agriculture and major food plants.
The sample closes with medicinal plants, fibers and chemicals, followed by group presentations. Topic order comes from an old syllabus sample, not Fall 2026 confirmation.
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1 open · Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9019817 | Open | Mark Robson | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.75
Course quality
4.71
Response rate
34.2%
Coverage
30 offerings · 2017–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Robson | 21 | 4.78 | 4.72 |
| Mark Robson | 2 | 4.80 | 4.75 |
| Robson Mark | 2 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
| Mark Gregory Robson | 2 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| Robson M | 1 | 4.80 | 4.90 |
| Nrupali Patel | 1 | 4.60 | 4.50 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
Online
Current availability
1 open of 1
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring
Core codes
NS, SOEHS
Loaded terms
5
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