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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

BIO 556 - Flora of the Oswego Region


Catalog Year 2009-2010

Field identification of vascular plants found in Oswego County and the surrounding region. Introduction to the principles of classification and nomenclature. Field work will include exploration of the flora of recognized ecological communities of the region, impact of introduced exotic species, and status of rare endangered native species. Students will become familiar with professional manuals and popular guides for the identification of vascular plants. Graduate students will develop a teaching resource such as an appropriately documented collection of specimens or photographs.

PREREQ: Bio 112 (or equivalent), graduate standing, and permission of instructor.
OFFERED: Irregular
NOTE: This course is intended for graduate students in Education and in-service teachers at the elementary and secondary level.
CREDIT: 3