Lecture and discussion on the taxonomy, ecology, techniques of identification and economics of flowering plants.
Emphasis is placed upon the characteristics of families and orders.
This course is designed to introduce the student to field techniques, ecology of flowering plants in the area, and identification and recognition of both native and cultivated taxa. Designed for undergraduate biology majors and beginning graduate students. Lecture work on non-vascular plants and living and fossil vascular plants, with emphasis upon morphology and evolutionary trends. Designed for undergraduate biology majors and beginning graduate students. Laboratory work on non-vascular plants and living and fossil vascular plants with emphasis upon morphology and evolutionary trends.