Systematic Botany

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to plant taxonomy and biodiversity, including principles of systematic botany, nomenclature and classification. Special attention is given to the identification of the native regional flora. Students contemplating registration in this course should consult with the instructor before the end of the previous spring term regarding the making of a summer collection for study during the course. This course includes scheduled field trips as a required course component. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101-4 or BIOL 103-3 and BIOL 123-1; and BIOL 102-4 or BIOL 104-3 and BIOL 124-1