Plants and Human Society

Fall 2018 > Science & Mathematics > LIFE.1250 > 031

Course No: LIFE.1250-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13390; SIS Term: 2810
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course is designed primarily to fulfill the science elective requirement for the non-science major. Its purpose is to provide the undergraduate student who is not majoring in the biological sciences with an introduction to the study of plants and their importance in our everyday world. The importance of plants in agriculture, medicine and industry will be emphasized. Not suitable for credit towards any degree in the Division of Sciences.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Special Notes: SCLO
  • Section Notes: Requires MS Word;
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Gail Skinner-Brassard
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2018 Fall: Sep 05 to Dec 09
  • Chat Hours: Mon 7-8pm*
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

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