HRT 300 Plant Taxonomy and Systematics

Fall

Plant taxonomy and systematics builds on the introductory plant course (HRT 100) to provide practical skills for the recognition, identification of vascular and non-vascular plants. An understanding of their evolution is integral to the course. Labs will emphasize learning representative families and genera both from temperate and tropical regions in the U.S. and around the world. A plant collection will be required. This course is designed to learn taxonomy oriented to plant groups important in horticulture. i.e. plants that have been domesticated for use as food, ornament, construction etc. Prerequisite: HRT 100

4 credit hours