Lectures dealing with structure and function of vascular plant cells, tissues, and organs. Concepts covered will include meristems, cambium, primary and secondary growth, photosynthesis, respiration, xylem and phloem, nutrition and water relations. Microscopic and gross anatomical studies and experiments to illustrate the basic concepts of the physiology of vascular plants. The laboratory is designed to complement the lecture material and is correlated with the lecture as much as possible. Lectures and discussion emphasizing taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of the grasses, sedges, and rushes.
Special emphasis is placed upon the generic units of classification.
This course is designed to introduce the student to field techniques, ecology of grasses and identification and recognition of both native and cultivated taxa. Courses taught on demand to provide in-depth consideration of specialized topics in the various areas of botany. Investigation of problems in botany by students who have demonstrated research ability at the graduate level.