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Master Course Outline
BIO-221
Systematic Botany (Plant Identification)
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Credits: 5
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Clock Hours per Quarter: 60
Lab Hours: 20
Lecture Hours: 40
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Description
Introduction to plant identification with emphasis on plants native to Eastern Washington. Techniques of collection, preservation, mounting, and flora identification through use of plant identification keys will be applied. Basic botany principles related to the structure and function of a typical flowering plant will be introduced. Lab work required. Prerequisite: BIOL& 100, BIOL& 213, AGPR 113, AGPR 114 or AGRI 215. |
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- Build upon the student's basic knowledge of vascular plant morphology acquired in General Botany, and to understand the concept of characters - the way in which we assess morphology.
- Learn how plants are named and howwhy names are changed.
- Learn how to indentify plants through repetitive use of plant identification keys.
- Understand systems of classification for vascular plants.
- Recognize selected common/important vascular plant families for practical use and as points of reference in understanding systems of classification.
- Become aware of the process of plant evolution and how this process is incorporated into systems of classification, concepts of units of classification (species, genera, families, etc.)
- Understand and recognize certain types of variability in plant populations and how this influences classification.
- Become acquainted with and develop some appreciation for the historical development of plant systematics.
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