An introduction to seed plant taxonomy and systematics with historical and contemporary perspectives. The laboratory emphasizes descriptive morphology and identification of the local flora. Each student will be required to submit a plant collection of twenty-five specimens.
NOTE: Students planning on taking this course should contact the instructor early in the Summer, prior to the start of the course, to receive instruction on plant collecting techniques.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111/121 or 111/125 and 125L. BIOL 221 strongly recommended.
Note: BIOL 324 is offered on alternate years.