FIELD BOTANY

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This class will use the fields of plant systematics and ecology to examine our regional flora. Within the field of plant systematics, we will survey the plant kingdom, from non-vascular plants to angiosperms, with an emphasis on evolutionary relationships and identification of regional plants. Ecological issues related to our regional plant communities will be examined through readings and discussions of the primary literature. There will be one or two required all day field trips. Pre-requisite: BIOL-181 and BIOL-182 with a grade of C or better.