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