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2003-2004 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2003-2004 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 264 - Flora of New England


This course involves field recognition, ecology, and use of major non-flowering and flowering plants. Identification is accomplished by a study of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and winter twigs. Activities include field trip studies of major plant associations (bogs, marshes, swamps, fields, forests). Applications for teaching and environmental studies, collecting, preserving, and herbarium techniques are addressed.

Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121-122 and 123-124, or BIOL 101-102. Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 266.

Credits: 3 s.h