BIOL 4750 - Dendrology

(4) Credit Hours

The biology, ecology, and culture of trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Diversity, systematics, distributions, and importance to natural, agricultural, and urban ecosystems will be covered. Laboratory will focus on forests of the Southeast and the identification of native and introduced species. Field trips required. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 or BIOL 3250 or BIOL 3350 with minimum grades of C, or ESC 1510 with a minimum grade of C, or department head approval. Corequisite: BIOL 4750L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.