BIOL 204 - Plant Taxonomy

3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
Introductory study of plant identification, naming, and classification. Covers history of plant systematics and the role of evolution in plant taxonomy. Proper preparation and cataloging of museum specimens is also covered. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in BIOL 141 and BIOL 143, or “C” or higher in BIOL 120 and BIOL 121, or “C” or higher in BIOL 209. Corequisite(s): BIOL 205.