BIO 235
Field Botany
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Recognition, characteristics, and uses of common trees and shrubs.
When Taught
Spring Term
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Knowledge of Plant Biology
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a mastery of plant morphology and associated terminology by successfully using a taxonomic key to identify native and cultivated trees and shrubs.
Title
Taxonomic Identification
Learning Outcome
Use the most recent scientific and common names to correctly identify approximately 200 different plant species using distinguishing characteristics both in the field and with collected specimens.
Title
Build a Natural History Collection
Learning Outcome
Build and document a botanical natural history collection by collecting and preparing a scientifically useful plant specimen with the necessary label information.
