BIO 131: Plants And Society (Lab) at Hostos Community College
1 credit · Fall 2026
Plants And Society (Lab) (BIO 131) at Hostos Community College has 0 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 1 recitation or lab time you pair with a lecture. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Flor Henderson.
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Requirements
Pre-Requisite: BIO 110, BIO 111 AND Pre/Co-Requisite: English Sections: ENG 91 or ESL 91 Spanish Sections: SPA 222Co-Requisite: [49328] BIO 130 (209A)
About this course
This course will provide students with knowledge of parts of the flower, to recognize the different types of fruits and how these are related to seed dispersal, and use microscopy to examine plant cells and tissues. Students examine economically important food plants such as the different varieties of legumes, grains, and starchy staples. Field trips to city parks are used to introduce students to plants in the urban environment. Students learn to recognize herbs and spices, prepare plant extracts and test them for antimicrobial activity, and practice making paper from plant fibers. This course is for non-science major students. Offered in English and in Spanish.
Professors for BIO 131 at Hostos CC, Fall 2026
- Flor HendersonChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
0 sections · 0 open · ★ 3.5 (30) · difficulty 3.2/5 · 70% would take again
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