Plants account for 98% of all biomass on earth! How did plants take over the world? Why do we care? How do botanists figure this stuff out? In this course, students will uncover answers to these and many other questions concerning plant biology. Topics include classification and evolution of the plant kingdom: plant anatomy, physiology and reproduction, with emphasis on the flower plants. Consideration given to experimental methods used in studying plants and the importance of plants and plant studies. Students are expected to complete an experimental project or observational study. Lecture, discussion, laboratory or audio tutorial integration of these are presented.