About one half of the course will consist of field trips and collecting, identifying and preparing herbarium specimens. The other half will consist of instruction in structural botany and plant classification. Since your text is primarily an identification manual it contains little information on plant classification. Most lectures will cover topics not covered in your Jepson Manual. Therefore perfect attendance is a necessity if you expect to pass the course.
Computers play and ever increasing role in the biological sciences.
There is also a wealth of biological information available via the Internet and you will be required to complete assignments using computers and electronic mail. Read your Email regularly, you may receive assignments or important notices via it. Always dress appropriately and bring your hand lens and collecting equipment. No alcoholic beverages, drugs or smoking are allowed on field trips. Students must ride in university vehicles.