Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

BIOL 5200 Plant Diversity

This course is an introduction to the evolution, diversification and conservation of plant species. Includes identification of plant species, and interactions among and within plant populations and communities.

Registration Name

Plant Diversity

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Develop an understanding of the diversification of plant species. 
  2. Be able to use standard keys for the identification of plant species. 
  3. Develop an understanding of the dynamics and functions of plant communities. 
  4. Be able to discuss important issues relevant to plant diversity conservation.