BIO 448 - Field Botany and Plant Taxonomy

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Deals with principles of classification and systematics of vascular plants, with emphasis on local plant communities. Field trips and laboratories develop skill in the use of technical and popular identification manuals. Library readings develop familiarity with principles and literature of plant systematics and ecology. Memorization of selected, local species required. Field trips include several local excursions plus a weekend trip to natural areas in Pennsylvania and the Delmarva Peninsula. Graduate students must complete additional course requirements. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week. This class is available for graduate credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(BIO 115 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIO 162 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) OR BIO 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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