Introduction to the classification of vascular plants with emphasis on the origin, evolutionary relationships and reproductive biology of the flowering plants. Laboratory activities stress identification skills, terminology, field techniques and family recognition for the flora of Oklahoma. The use, operation and simple repair of instruments found in the biological laboratory. Emphasis is placed on the principle of operation of each type of instrument and not on the specific use of any one instrument. Hands-on experience with the various instruments found in the biology laboratory.
Emphasis is on principles of operation of the various instruments.
1 to 3 hours. 1 to 3 hours. 1 to 3 hours. 1 to 3 hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses.