BIOL 361 - Plant Systematics

Credits: 4

This course provides an introduction to the science of plant systematics, including phylogenetics, principles of botanical nomenclature, types of systemic data, mechanisms of evolution, and the resultant diversity of green plants. An emphasis will be placed on developing skills to collect, preserve, and identify plant specimens. Additionally, students will gain the ability to recognize common native and introduced species of the Indiana flora as well as characteristics associated with the major flowering plant families. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 151. Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (2-4) Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F.

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