Forest Plant Systems

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides knowledge and understanding of classification, nomenclature and identification, morphology, phenology, range, natural history, evolutionary relationships, and basic ecology of important trees (native and exotic) and forest plant families (woody and herbaceous) in western Canada. The course also provides a survey of plant indicator potential and attributes significant to vegetation management. Each student develops a plant collection and takes part in required field trips. 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