Courses

Department of Botany
PO Box 118526
Gainesville FL 32611
Phone: (352) 392-1175
Fax: (352) 392-3993
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Undergraduate Courses

BOT 2010C - Introductory Botany
Credits: 3, Fall

Waterflow Along SPAC, Midterm Putz 2004, Roots

Structures and functions of cells, tissues and organs of flowering plants. Students with credit in APB 2150/BSC 2007 or equivalent or BSC 2010 may not register for this course but should taek BOT 2011. (B)

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BOT 2011C - Plant Diversity
Credits: 4, Spring

Prereq: introductory college biology/botany course or the equivalent.
Survey of major plant groups with regard to structure, life histories and uses accompanied by a laboratory showing the diversity of plants in the world. (B)

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BOT 2710 - Practical Plant Taxonomy
Credits: 3, Fall, Syllabus

Introduction to plant taxonomy, including principles of systematic botany, nomenclature and classification, but emphasizing identification. Student will be able to identify the common ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms and flowering plants of field and garden. (B)

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BOT 2800C - Plants in Human Affairs
Credits: 3, Fall

The role of plants in the development of civilization, and the influence of plants on world history, politics, economics and culture. A survey of useful and harmful plants and plant products. (B)

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BOT 3151C - Local Flora of North Florida
Credits: 3, Fall, Spring, and Summer A

Laboratory observation of the gross features of vascular plants and practice in the use of keys to identify plants. Elementary ecology of principal types of plant communities in northern Florida. Field trips. (B)

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BOT 3503 - Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants
Credits: 3, Spring

Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010-2011C or BSC 2007/APB 2150 and BSC 2008/APB 2151 and CHM 2046C; Coreq: BOT 3503L (or laboratory may be taken in subsequent term)
The chemical organization, cellular organization, metabolism, nutrition, growth and molecular biology of the higher plants.

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BOT 3503L - Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants Laboratory Credits: 2, Spring

Coreq: BOT 3503
Laboratory experiments to accompany BOT 3503.

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BOT 4905 - Individual Studies in Botany
Credits: 2 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 4 credits (i.e., a total of 8 credits), Fall & Spring

Prereq: at least 8 hours of botany.
Qualified students and an instructor choose a particular problem for study.

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BOT 4935 - Seaweeds of Florida
Credits: 1 to 4, Fall

Please see Dr. Davis for permision.

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BOT 4935 - Paleobotany
Credits: 1 to 4, Odd Numbered Fall

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PCB 3034C - Introduction to Ecology
Credits: 4, Fall

Prereq: introductory college biology
Basic principles of ecology as they apply to environmental problems, including major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Florida. (B)

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PCB 3601C - Plant Ecology
Credits: 3, Spring

Prereq: introductory college biology or botany.
Principles of ecology at scales ranging from individual plants to landscapes. Emphasis is on species, ecosystems, and environmental programs in Florida.

Graduate Courses

BOT 5115 - PaleoBotany, S. Manchester
Credits: 3, Odd-numbered Springs

Prereq: upper-level course in botany or geology or permission of instructor.
Comparative study of plants through geologic time with attention to morphology and evolution of major groups of land plants based on fossil record.

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BOT 5225C - Plant Anatomy, T. Lucansky
Credits: 4, Fall

Prereq: BOT 2011C or consent of instructor.
Origin, structure, and function of principal cells, tissues, and vegetative and reproductive organs of seed plants.

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BOT 5505C - Intermediate Plant Physiology
Credits: 4, On Demand

Prereq: BOT 3503/3503L, and CHM 2200/2200L, or equivalent.
Fundamental processes underlying the water relations, nutrition, metabolism, growth, and reproduction of higher plants.

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BOT 5625 - Plant Geography, Dr. Nico Cellinese
Credits: 2, Even-numbered Falls

Prereq: BOT 5725C
Geography of the floras and types of vegetation throughout the world, with emphasis on problems in the distribution of taxa, and the main factors influencing types of vegetation.

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BOT 5655C - Physiological Plant Ecology, S. Mulkey
(login: student / password: ecology)
Credits: 3, Even-numbered falls

Prereq: basic plant physiology or consent of instructor.
Traits affecting success in different environments. Energy balance, carbon balance, water relations, and nutrient relations emphasized. Introduction to ecophysiological methods and instrumentation.

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BOT 5685C - Tropical Botany, W. Judd
Credits: 5, On demand – Summer B

Prereq: elementary biology/botany; consent o/instructor.
Study of tropical plants utilizing the diverse habitats of South Florida with emphasis on uses, anatomy and morphology, physiology and ecology, and systematics of these plants. Field trips and the Fairchild Tropical Garden supplement laboratory experiences.

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BOT 5695 - Ecosystems of Florida, J. Putz
Credits: 3, Odd Numbered Springs

Prereq: basic ecology and consent o/instructor.
Major ecosystems of Florida in relation to environmental factors and human effects. Emphasis on field trips (Saturdays and some overnights).

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BOT 5725C - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants
W. Judd or D. Soltis/ P. Soltis
Credits: 4, Odd numbered Springs

Prereq: BOT 2011C and 5225C or equivalent.
Introduction to systematic principles and techniques used in classification; field and herbarium methods. Survey of vascular plants, their classification, morphology, and evolutionary relationships.

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BOT 6516 - Plant Metabolism, A. Harmon or C. Guy
Credits: 3, Spring

Prereq: BOT 5505C, BCH 4024
Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and nitrogen compounds in higher plants; cell structures as related to metabolism; metabolic control mechanisms.

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BOT 6566 - Plant Growth & Development, B. Hauser
Credits: 3, Even numbered Fall

Prereq: BOT 5505C
Fundamental concepts of plant growth and development with emphasis on the molecular biological approach.

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BOT 6716C - Advanced Taxonomy, W. Judd
Credits: 2, On demand

Prereq: BOT5725 or equivalent
Survey of vascular plant families of limited distribution and/or of phylogenetic significance not covered in BOT 5725C with discussions of their classification, morphology, and evolutionary relationships. Published studies reviewed to demonstrate principles and methods involved in classification.

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BOT 6905 - Individual Studies in Botany
Credits 1-9 per semester, max 9 towards degree, Fall & Spring
All credits in excess of 3 must be approved by department chairman or graduate coordinator.

Individual nonthesis, research problem in one of the following areas of botany: ecology, physiology and biochemistry, cryptogamic botany, morphology and anatomy of vascular plants, systematics, cytology, genetics, and ultrastructure. Topics selected to meet the interests and needs of students.

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BOT 6910 - Supervised Research

Credits: 1-5 per semester, max 5 towards degree, Fall & Spring

Supervised research in specific areas. S/U grade

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BOT 6927 - Advances in Botany
Credits: 1-3 per semester, max 9 towards degree, Fall & Spring

Supervised study in specific areas.
Titles Include: Ecology Journal Club, M. Mack or T. Schuur

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BOT 6935 - Special Topics
Credits: 1-4 per semester, max 9 towards degree

A number of specialized courses, including one-credit short courses, are offered each semester under this number. Check with the Department.
Titles include:

Ecology Research Group, M. Mack or T. Schuur
Fall & Spring

Population Genetics, M. Gitzendanner
On Demand

Molecular Systematic, D. Soltis/ P. Soltis
Even numbered Falls

History of Tropics, K. Kitajima
Spring

Seaweeds of Florida, S. Davis

Fall

Seedling Ecology , K. Kitajima
Spring

Practical Id of Tropical Tees, C. Baraloto
Spring

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BOT 6936 - Graduate Student Seminar
Credits: 1, max 9 towards degree, Fall & Spring

Readings and oral presentation on general topics in botany. S/U grade.

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BOT 6940 - Supervised Teaching
Credits: 1-5 per semester, max 5 towards degree, Fall & Spring

Grade S/U

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BOT 6943 - Internship in College Teaching
Credits 1-6 per semester, max 6 towards degree, Fall & Spring

Required for Master of Science in Teaching candidates but available for students needing additional practice and direction in college-level teaching.

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BOT 6971 - Research for Master's Thesis
Credits: 1-15 per semester, max 15 towards degree, Fall & Spring

Research for master’s students. S/U grade

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BOT 7979 - Advanced Research
Credits 1-12 per semester, Fall & Spring

Research for doctoral students before admission to candidacy. For students with a master's degree in the field of study or who have been accepted for a doctoral program. Not open to students who have been admitted to candidacy. S/U grade

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BOT 7980 - Research for Doctoral Dissertation
Credits 1-15 per semester, Fall & Spring

Research for doctoral students after admission to candidacy. S/U grade.

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PCB 5046C - Advanced Ecology, K. Kitajima or J. Putz
Credit: 3, Odd numbered Falls

Prereq: basic ecology and one course in statistics; physics, chemistry, and physiology desirable.
Plant ecology and plant-animal interactions with emphasis on design of field studies and data analysis. Students conduct a series of one-day research projects in various ecosystems and present results orally and as short research papers.

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PCB 5338 - Principles of Ecosystem Ecology, M. Mack
Credits: 3, Spring

Prereq: BSC 2010 or BSC 2011 and PCB 3034C or PCB 4044C
Study of flows of energy and fluxes of materials between organisms and their environment. Covers the principles that govern the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems.

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PCB 5356 - Tropical Ecology, Kitajima
Credits: 3, Spring

Prereq: general biology and general or introductory ecology, or consent of the instructor.
Survey of tropical ecosystems, including climate, geological history, soils, biological diversity, latitudinal and altitudinal gradients, community structures, and conservation issues.

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PCB 6176 - Electron Microscopy of Biological Materials
Credits: 2, On demand

Prereq: MCB 3020 or equivalent.
Use of the electron microscope, including fixation, embedding, sectioning, freeze-etching, negative staining, and use of vacuum evaporator.

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PCB 6176L - Laboratory in Electron Microscopy
Credits: 2, On demand

Coreq: PCB 6176 and consent of instructor.
Laboratory training in use of electron microscopes, ultramicrotomes, vacuum evaporators, and freeze-etch machines. Offered on demand.

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PCB 6356C - Ecosystems of the Tropics, T. Schuur
Credits: 3, On demand

Prereq: PCB 3043C
Natural and man-dominated tropical ecosystems, their structure, function, and relation to man.

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PCB 6605C - Principles of Systematic Biology
Credits: 4, On demand

Theory of biological classification and taxonomic practice. Laboratory experience in taxonomic procedures and techniques, including computer methods.


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(B) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 2710 - Practical Plant Taxonomy Credits: 3, Fall, Syllabus Introduction to plant taxonomy, including principles of systematic botany, nomenclature and classification, but emphasizing identification. Student will be able to identify the common ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms and flowering plants of field and garden. (B) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 2800C - Plants in Human Affairs Credits: 3, Fall The role of plants in the development of civilization, and the influence of plants on world history, politics, economics and culture. A survey of useful and harmful plants and plant products. (B) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 3151C - Local Flora of North Florida Credits: 3, Fall, Spring, and Summer A Laboratory observation of the gross features of vascular plants and practice in the use of keys to identify plants. Elementary ecology of principal types of plant communities in northern Florida. Field trips. (B) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 3503 - Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants Credits: 3, Spring Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010-2011C or BSC 2007/APB 2150 and BSC 2008/APB 2151 and CHM 2046C; Coreq: BOT 3503L (or laboratory may be taken in subsequent term) The chemical organization, cellular organization, metabolism, nutrition, growth and molecular biology of the higher plants. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 3503L - Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants Laboratory Credits: 2, Spring Coreq: BOT 3503 Laboratory experiments to accompany BOT 3503. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 4905 - Individual Studies in Botany Credits: 2 to 4; can be repeated with change in content up to 4 credits (i.e., a total of 8 credits), Fall & Spring Prereq: at least 8 hours of botany. Qualified students and an instructor choose a particular problem for study. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 4935 - Seaweeds of Florida Credits: 1 to 4, Fall Please see Dr. Davis for permision. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 4935 - Paleobotany Credits: 1 to 4, Odd Numbered Fall ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 3034C - Introduction to Ecology Credits: 4, Fall Prereq: introductory college biology Basic principles of ecology as they apply to environmental problems, including major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Florida. (B) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 3601C - Plant Ecology Credits: 3, Spring Prereq: introductory college biology or botany. Principles of ecology at scales ranging from individual plants to landscapes. Emphasis is on species, ecosystems, and environmental programs in Florida. Graduate Courses BOT 5115 - PaleoBotany, S. Manchester Credits: 3, Odd-numbered Springs Prereq: upper-level course in botany or geology or permission of instructor. Comparative study of plants through geologic time with attention to morphology and evolution of major groups of land plants based on fossil record. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 5225C - Plant Anatomy, T. Lucansky Credits: 4, Fall Prereq: BOT 2011C or consent of instructor. Origin, structure, and function of principal cells, tissues, and vegetative and reproductive organs of seed plants. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 5505C - Intermediate Plant Physiology Credits: 4, On Demand Prereq: BOT 3503/3503L, and CHM 2200/2200L, or equivalent. Fundamental processes underlying the water relations, nutrition, metabolism, growth, and reproduction of higher plants. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 5625 - Plant Geography, Dr. Nico Cellinese Credits: 2, Even-numbered Falls Prereq: BOT 5725C Geography of the floras and types of vegetation throughout the world, with emphasis on problems in the distribution of taxa, and the main factors influencing types of vegetation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 5655C - Physiological Plant Ecology, S. Mulkey (login: student / password: ecology) Credits: 3, Even-numbered falls Prereq: basic plant physiology or consent of instructor. Traits affecting success in different environments. Energy balance, carbon balance, water relations, and nutrient relations emphasized. Introduction to ecophysiological methods and instrumentation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 5685C - Tropical Botany, W. Judd Credits: 5, On demand – Summer B Prereq: elementary biology/botany; consent o/instructor. Study of tropical plants utilizing the diverse habitats of South Florida with emphasis on uses, anatomy and morphology, physiology and ecology, and systematics of these plants. Field trips and the Fairchild Tropical Garden supplement laboratory experiences. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 5695 - Ecosystems of Florida, J. Putz Credits: 3, Odd Numbered Springs Prereq: basic ecology and consent o/instructor. Major ecosystems of Florida in relation to environmental factors and human effects. Emphasis on field trips (Saturdays and some overnights). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 5725C - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants W. Judd or D. Soltis/ P. Soltis Credits: 4, Odd numbered Springs Prereq: BOT 2011C and 5225C or equivalent. Introduction to systematic principles and techniques used in classification; field and herbarium methods. Survey of vascular plants, their classification, morphology, and evolutionary relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6516 - Plant Metabolism, A. Harmon or C. Guy Credits: 3, Spring Prereq: BOT 5505C, BCH 4024 Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and nitrogen compounds in higher plants; cell structures as related to metabolism; metabolic control mechanisms. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6566 - Plant Growth & Development, B. Hauser Credits: 3, Even numbered Fall Prereq: BOT 5505C Fundamental concepts of plant growth and development with emphasis on the molecular biological approach. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6716C - Advanced Taxonomy, W. Judd Credits: 2, On demand Prereq: BOT5725 or equivalent Survey of vascular plant families of limited distribution and/or of phylogenetic significance not covered in BOT 5725C with discussions of their classification, morphology, and evolutionary relationships. Published studies reviewed to demonstrate principles and methods involved in classification. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6905 - Individual Studies in Botany Credits 1-9 per semester, max 9 towards degree, Fall & Spring All credits in excess of 3 must be approved by department chairman or graduate coordinator. Individual nonthesis, research problem in one of the following areas of botany: ecology, physiology and biochemistry, cryptogamic botany, morphology and anatomy of vascular plants, systematics, cytology, genetics, and ultrastructure. Topics selected to meet the interests and needs of students. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6910 - Supervised Research Credits: 1-5 per semester, max 5 towards degree, Fall & Spring Supervised research in specific areas. S/U grade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6927 - Advances in Botany Credits: 1-3 per semester, max 9 towards degree, Fall & Spring Supervised study in specific areas. Titles Include: Ecology Journal Club, M. Mack or T. Schuur ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6935 - Special Topics Credits: 1-4 per semester, max 9 towards degree A number of specialized courses, including one-credit short courses, are offered each semester under this number. Check with the Department. Titles include: Ecology Research Group, M. Mack or T. Schuur Fall & Spring Population Genetics, M. Gitzendanner On Demand Molecular Systematic, D. Soltis/ P. Soltis Even numbered Falls History of Tropics, K. Kitajima Spring Seaweeds of Florida, S. Davis Fall Seedling Ecology , K. Kitajima Spring Practical Id of Tropical Tees, C. Baraloto Spring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6936 - Graduate Student Seminar Credits: 1, max 9 towards degree, Fall & Spring Readings and oral presentation on general topics in botany. S/U grade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6940 - Supervised Teaching Credits: 1-5 per semester, max 5 towards degree, Fall & Spring Grade S/U ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6943 - Internship in College Teaching Credits 1-6 per semester, max 6 towards degree, Fall & Spring Required for Master of Science in Teaching candidates but available for students needing additional practice and direction in college-level teaching. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 6971 - Research for Master's Thesis Credits: 1-15 per semester, max 15 towards degree, Fall & Spring Research for master’s students. S/U grade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 7979 - Advanced Research Credits 1-12 per semester, Fall & Spring Research for doctoral students before admission to candidacy. For students with a master's degree in the field of study or who have been accepted for a doctoral program. Not open to students who have been admitted to candidacy. S/U grade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOT 7980 - Research for Doctoral Dissertation Credits 1-15 per semester, Fall & Spring Research for doctoral students after admission to candidacy. S/U grade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 5046C - Advanced Ecology, K. Kitajima or J. Putz Credit: 3, Odd numbered Falls Prereq: basic ecology and one course in statistics; physics, chemistry, and physiology desirable. Plant ecology and plant-animal interactions with emphasis on design of field studies and data analysis. Students conduct a series of one-day research projects in various ecosystems and present results orally and as short research papers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 5338 - Principles of Ecosystem Ecology, M. Mack Credits: 3, Spring Prereq: BSC 2010 or BSC 2011 and PCB 3034C or PCB 4044C Study of flows of energy and fluxes of materials between organisms and their environment. Covers the principles that govern the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 5356 - Tropical Ecology, Kitajima Credits: 3, Spring Prereq: general biology and general or introductory ecology, or consent of the instructor. Survey of tropical ecosystems, including climate, geological history, soils, biological diversity, latitudinal and altitudinal gradients, community structures, and conservation issues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 6176 - Electron Microscopy of Biological Materials Credits: 2, On demand Prereq: MCB 3020 or equivalent. Use of the electron microscope, including fixation, embedding, sectioning, freeze-etching, negative staining, and use of vacuum evaporator. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 6176L - Laboratory in Electron Microscopy Credits: 2, On demand Coreq: PCB 6176 and consent of instructor. Laboratory training in use of electron microscopes, ultramicrotomes, vacuum evaporators, and freeze-etch machines. Offered on demand. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 6356C - Ecosystems of the Tropics, T. Schuur Credits: 3, On demand Prereq: PCB 3043C Natural and man-dominated tropical ecosystems, their structure, function, and relation to man. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PCB 6605C - Principles of Systematic Biology Credits: 4, On demand Theory of biological classification and taxonomic practice. Laboratory experience in taxonomic procedures and techniques, including computer methods. >> top


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