The Flora of Nova Scotia

3 credits · Undergraduate

Introduction to the biodiversity of flowering plants (Angiosperms) found in Nova Scotia. A wide range of plant communities are visited on several day-long field trips. A focus on plant identification is supplemented with lessons in plant ecology, floral biology, pollination mechanisms, natural history, and human uses (e.g., edible, poisonous, medicinal). CALENDAR NOTES: Offered in summer through SEASIDE. An auxiliary fee is charged to cover field expenses. For dates, times and special registration procedures, see seaside.science.dal.ca. PREREQUISITES: One year of university courses EXCLUSIONS: BIOL 3219.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab