BIOL 5031 - Plant Systematics Lab

Credit Hours 1
Dual Listed: This course is currently not dual listed. However, we are developing an undergraduate version. BIOL 4031
Prerequisite: Admission to M. S. Biology or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 5030;
Description: This course presents an integrative approach to plant systematics. Topics include principles of plant systematics (i.e., phylogeny, botanical taxonomy and classification, nomenclature, history) and a strong focus on the morphological characteristics of the major plant families of eastern North America. During this class, students will become familiar with contemporary literature and develop an understanding of how plant systematics is informed by herbarium-related research, field work, and lab-based research.