PWS 330
Rangeland Plant Identification and Ecology
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Identification, characteristics, phenology, distribution, site adaptation, forage value, and response to management of significant range and pasture plants.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
North American Range Plant Identification
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to sight identify approximately 240 common range plants of North America by their scientific name using distinguishing characteristics both in the field and with collected specimens.
Title
Grass Identification
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate knowledge of major grass tribes and several families of flower plants, particular to those found in the Intermountain West.
Title
Mastery of Morphology and Terminology
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate a mastery of plant morphology and associated technical terminology.
Title
Dichotomous Key
Learning Outcome
Students will apply the terminology, tools, and techniques for identifying plants using dichotomous keys for native and introduced plants.
Title
Specimen Collection and Preparation
Learning Outcome
Students will collect and prepare plant specimens with the necessary herbarium label information.
Title
Ecological Context
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the context in which a plant is found and the opportunities and challenges of important rangeland plants related to wildland management.
