BIOL 205 - Tropical Botany

Institution:

Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Description:

A lecture/field course, Tropical Botany focuses on the general relationships between the physical environment and the growth and development of tropical plants. Emphasis is on plant structure and function, nomenclature, cultural requirements, and non-traditional production methods for food crops and ornamental plants. Attention is also directed toward the transfer of technology for improving prevailing production methods. Students will have lecture and discussion sessions at the University of the West Indies and will do on-site field studies at fruit, coffee, vegetable, and ornamental plant production facilities along the north and south coastal plains and in the central highlands of Jamaica. Visits will also include excursions to local commercial market areas in Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Mandeville, and Port Antonio. Note: The course will be delivered in two parts: morning lectures from 8:30-11:50 and afternoon field work from 2:00-5:20. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Theoretical & Applied Science College Biology Department

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ramapo.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 684-7500 ext 7500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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