General Botany

This is an introductory course that deals with various principles in botanical studies such as cytology, morpho-anatomy, physiology, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, evolution, and other aspects of plants.  It also gives emphasis on the importance of plants to the humanity and environment as a whole.


The content of this course is developed jointly by three (3) professors of Plant Biology at the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, USM.

1. Cherie C. Cano, PhD 
            Modules 1, 2, 3 & 5

2. Angelo R. Agduma, PhD cand.
            Modules 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 , 10 & 11

3. Florence Roy Salvańa, PhD
            Modules 12, 13, & 14


For consultation and clarification about the course you may contact them through their email addresses provided in the modules.


The course image shows a xylem vessel with alternately arranged polygonal inter-vessel pits of maple (Acer negundo). Courtesy of Elisabeth Wheeler of InsideWood.

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General Physiology

Principles and fundamental  aspects of vital functions in plants, animals and microbes,  including nutrition, transport or translocation of materials, energy production and  processes involved in regulation and adaptation.

BIO 311a- Cell and Molecular Biology

General Ecology

General Ecology is a lecture-laboratory core course for the BS in Biology Program. The lecture section of the course introduces the basic principles of ecology and application of these principles to conservation and environmental problems. The lab section accompanies the lecture to introduce the students to a field and laboratory study of ecology. This course involves investigation of basic ecological theories through laboratory exercises conducted both in class and in the field. Part of the laboratory exercises will focus on environmental issues and the measurement of environmental data. Fieldworks are also included in this course to train students on data collection in the field. Computer skills, including email, word processing, and web navigation are important for this course.

Microbiology

General Zoology