BIO271
Dendrology and the Natural History of Trees/Lab
Biology
BC
Subject code
BIO
Course Number
271
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
B. Huggett
Course Long Title
Dendrology and the Natural History of Trees/Lab
Cross Listed Courses
Description
In this field-based course, students engage in the scientific study of the natural history and identification of trees and important shrubs native to New England, and some commonly planted non-native trees. Topics include the anatomy, function, taxonomy, biology, and uses of trees. Lecture topics support weekly outdoor laboratories, which may include trips to such field sites as the Saco Heath, Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, and Wolfe's Neck State Park. Study of the woody flora of New England serves as a foundation for further work in biology, environmental studies, conservation, or related fields. Prerequisite(s): BIO 117, 124, 195, 206, or ENVR 203.
Modes of Inquiry
Scientific Reasoning [SR]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years