BIOL 346 - Plant Taxonomy

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SP, alternate years. Identification, nomenclature, and classification of vascular plants. Emphasis is placed on the practical use of keys to identify plants in a variety of natural environments, including forests, meadows, and wetlands. Relationships among phyla, families, and species are explored, particularly in relation to their roles within the ecosystem types where they typically are located. Prerequisite: BIOL 160. Lab fee: $70.