Program Overview

Colorado State University Online

The university offers various academic programs, including:

• Bachelor's Degrees
• Master's Degrees
• Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees
• Grad Certificates
• Courses
• Professional Education

Course Details

One of the courses offered is BZ 120 - Principles of Plant Biology (GT-SC1), which:

• Is available in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
• Carries 4 credits
• Covers the diversity of relationships of plants and their structural and functional characteristics
• Meets the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements for Biological/Physical Sciences (Category 3A)
• Is approved under gtPathways in the content area of Natural and Physical Sciences with Lab (GT-SC1)

Instructors

The course is taught by:

• Dr. Heather Blackburn, who has an academic background in Biology and Ecology, with a particular interest in plant ecology

Program Structure

The university's online programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education, with options for:

• Undergraduate Minors, Certificates, & Training
• Professional Development & Training
• Credit Courses
• Noncredit Courses
• All-University Core Curriculum
• Free Online Courses
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

University Information

Colorado State University is accredited and has a strong commitment to:

• Accreditation
• Policies
• Faculty & Staff Resources
• Classroom Locations
• Equal Opportunity