BIOL 5315 - Plant Systematics

Lecture, lab and field trips. Extensive introduction to the basic principles and concepts of vascular plant systematics. Topics include principles of taxonomy, nomenclature, methods, systems of classification and field and herbarium procedures. Emphasis on plant structure and identification using fresh, frozen and pressed plant specimens. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4315. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4