An Illustrated Guide to Iowa Prairie Plants . University of Iowa Press and several chapters reprinted from Iowa's Natural Heritage , now out of print. A chapter on glaciation in Iowa will be handed out in class. A copy of Iowa's Natural Heritage is on reserve in Cole library.
Attendance is of prime importance in a field course.
There is no way to duplicate the experience on paper or even on video. In addition, much of the work in the field and in the lab will be done in a group setting. Full participation is necessary to maximize learning. Comparisons of various prairie, forest or wetland communities in terms of vegetation, geographic location, geological setting, and soils will be analyzed. You will be expected to present a short discussion of your paper to the class.