BIOL 4315 - 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. Prereq: One year of general biology with a grade of “C-” or higher. Cross-listed with BIOL 5315. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4