BIOL 368 Blue Ridge Botany (2 SH)

Owned by Laura Lehman (Deactivated)
Last updated: May 21, 2021 by Barbara Byer (Deactivated)

This course involves the study and appreciation of plants in their natural environments. Emphasis is placed on species found in the mountains in and around Rockingham County. Topics include plant development, reproduction, identification, taxonomy, and community ecology. We also discuss how environmental factors affect plant growth, distribution, and assemblage into communities. The course will include several field trips. Prerequisites: BIOL 155, BIOL 173, or instructor approval. This course meets for 7 weeks. (Fall 2021)