Transcript title

Plants of Pacific Northwest

Credits

1

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

30

Lab hours

30

Course Description

Identification, classification and distribution of shrubs, forbs, and grasses found in low-, mid-, and high-elevation Oregon habitat types. Emphasis is placed upon proper field identification through use of terminology and taxonomic keys. Also discusses sensitive plants and noxious weeds.

Course learning outcomes

1. Accurately identify ~50 major indicator species of specific habitat types by common and scientific names.
2. Properly identify and discuss sensitive plants and noxious weeds.
3. Correctly prepare a plant collection (herbarium).