BIOL 315 - Woody Plants

Institution:

Abilene Christian University

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Description:

Maymester, on demand. Taxonomy, ecology, management, and stewardship of trees and shrubs. Presents the systematic botany of local woody flora including identification byfoliage, twigs, wood, and bark, and trees of major economic and ecological importance worldwide. Given in the context of ethical and global questions of deforestation, global warming trends, old growth forest values, lumbering forest ecosystem restoration, and land stewardship. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 221/223 or 222/224. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.acu.edu

Phone Number:

(325) 674-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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