Systematic Botany

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Exploration of both the historical and contemporary flora of Kansas with a focus on phylogeny and identification of plants. Special emphasis is given to the proper collection, preparation, and management of natural history collections. Two three-hour class periods per week, and nearly all periods are devoted to field trips to local areas of interest. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in BI 103 or BI 194 or ( BI 106 and consent of instructor).