Introduction to plant biology; the importance of plants to humans; taxonomic and ecological diversity; and evolutionary processes. Will serve as a foundation for all upper-division plant biology courses. Emphasis on life history variation; pollination; reproduction and mating strategies.

Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, MCDB 1B, EEMB 2 and EEMB 3. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C- or better.

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EEMB127 . Shay J 10 Months Ago

Amazing professor, would recommend. Also had her for EEMB 3 and she was great!

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EEMB127 . Shay J 1 Year, 8 Days Ago

Prof. Shay is one of the best professors I've ever had. She is passionate about the subject she teaches and is obviously dedicated to the success, and most importantly, the education of her students. Very nice professor and offers understandable leeway due to circumstance. Highly recommend. I myself learned a lot and enjoyed doing so.

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EEMB127 . Shay J 1 Year, 10 Days Ago

I was waitlisted for this class. Dr. Shay is the reason why I was able to get off the waitlist. She went straight to the department for a whole week trying to allow more students to take her class. She is truly amazing. Quizzes every week (relatively easy), sections were so much fun, and two essays. One of the easiest EEMB courses at UCSB.

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EEMB127 . Shay J 1 Year, 13 Days Ago

The lecture is beautiful with lots of images. She is nice and friendly, and willing to help them. She created many activities in discussion sections, and They are funny. I attended this course without pressure. 5 online quizzes and no exam. Questions are not easy because she trained your critical thinking. Highly recommend taking her courses.

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EEMB-7 . Shay J 19 Days Ago

Take her if you get the chance!! She is so awesome and probably my favorite teacher so far at UCSB. So caring, passionate, and engaging. Her lectures are far from boring and she makes the class totally reasonable. I adore her and miss her already!!!

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EEMB-7 . Shay J 26 Days Ago

Work is very easy to complete and you will get a good score if you follow the criteria and engage thoughtfully.

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