BIOL 427 - Vascular Plant Systematics

(4 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 312 or BIOL 370 with a grade of “C” or better.
Principles and methods of plant systematics, including phylogenetics, different types of systematic data, evolutionary history and diversification of vascular plants. Laboratory emphasizes retrieving and analyzing systematic data, using phylogenetic methods, and identifying vascular plants of Southern California.

Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 6 hrs.)