| | Environmental Biology: Plant Biology | | |
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| School | McGill University | | |
| Location | Montréal, QC, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 28,000
Full-time Graduate: 11,000 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 3 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 Biology
- 2 of Grade12 Chemistry
- 2 of Grade12 Mathematics
- 3 of Grade12 Physics
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must have Biology - NYA (OOUK), Chemistry - NYA, NYB (OOUL, OOUM), Mathematics - NYA, NYB (OOUN, OOUP), and Physics - NYA, NYB, NYC (OOUR, OOUS, OOUT). | | |
| Cost | | Provincial: | $4,180 | | National: | $9,576 | | International: | $22,927 |
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| Description | The Plant Biology specialization emphasizes the study of plants from their cellular structure to their role in the ecosystem. You will examine the structure and development of plants in the context of their function as the primary producers on earth. You will learn about the physiology and biochemistry of plants from the basics of photosynthesis to the production of chemical compounds used for defense against herbivores, pests and pathogens. You will also develop skills in plant identification, plant propagation, and molecular methods for studying plants and fungi. You will learn how natural selection has shaped the diversity of plants, explore the dynamics of plant communities in the ecosystem, and appreciate the role of plants in society as the source of food, fiber, fuel, medicinal compounds, poisons, and recreation.
Most courses offer laboratory classes that expand on the lecture material and introduce students to the latest techniques in plant biology. Many laboratory exercises use the excellent research and field facilities at the Morgan Arboretum, McGill Herbarium, Lods Centre, the Horticultural Centre and the Plant Science greenhouses, as well as McGill field stations. Students may undertake a research project under the guidance of a member of the Plant Science Department as part of their studies. | | |
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