May be repeated for credit. Conservation and use of biodiversity. Origins of agriculture. Lab work and a field trip included. For students interested in the cellular components of tissues from vertebrate animals.
Emphasis is placed on the appearance of primary tissues and the major organ systems.
Tissue sections will be examined stressing function as well as structure. January, odd years. Collection of local flora identification through use of technical keys, and preparation of herbarium specimens. Fall, even years. Life cycles, ecology, interactions with humans, and evolution of major groups.