BI 444 - Vascular Plant Identification and Field Botany

3 credits
Covers identification of local flora using technical keys and descriptions in a field setting. Emphasizes the recognition of common families, genera, and species of flowering plants, ferns, and conifers. Offered during Summer Session only. Two lectures, two 90-minute laboratory sessions, and four Saturday field trips. Prerequisite(s): BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. Corequisite(s): BI 444L.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.