Olsen, John S.2011-09-062011-09-062010-01http://hdl.handle.net/10267/10651This syllabus was submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructorIn this course we will examine the variety of uses we have for plants and plant products. The focus will be on elements of the structure, function, genetics and biochemistry of the plants that make them suitable for the roles we have given them. We will look at the effects of selective breeding and domestication on these plants. We will look at the obvious uses as foods, beverages and spices, but will also examine plant uses in construction, paper, cloths, medicinals, psychoactives,allergens and toxins.Rhodes College owns the rights to the digital objects in this collection. Objects are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any non-educational or commercial purpose. Approved educational uses include private research and scholarship, teaching, and student projects. For additional information please contact archives@rhodes.edu. Fees may apply.Biology, Department ofSyllabusCurriculumAcademic departmentsText2010 SpringSyllabus