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BIOL 344 - Dendrology


Description:
A study of trees, their habits of growth, the characteristic forest areas of North America. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. A field course.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 183.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe and quantify specific morphological features of woody plants.
  • Identify woody plant species by using taxonomic keys.
  • Apply knowledge of tree anatomy and development to compare species’ responses to the environment.
  • Measure species distribution and abundance in forests of the Pacific Northwest.
  • Evaluate and discuss scientific investigations of climate change and effects on local forest ecosystems.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/19/11



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