3 credits A wide-ranging introduction to plants and their biology. Topics include structure, function, classification, evolution, ecology, and the role of plants in biotechnology, agriculture and medicine. 3 credits Morphology, taxonomy and evolution of the principal plant orders, families, and genera. Emphasis on morphological and evolutionary adaptations. Local flora recognition included.
Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field study.
Bird identification, behavior and ecology in the field. BIOL 376 . Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field studies. Capture handling and marking techniques covered. Laboratory includes identification, field collections and experiments.