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BIO 386. Field Botany


Credits 4.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 010910 Grading Basis GRD

An in-depth survey of vascular plants in the field with emphasis on identification, diversity of form and function, and ecology. Laboratory topics will include techniques for sampling plant communities, identifying local flora and preserving botanical materials. Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 /BIO 150L  or BIO 250 /BIO 250L .