Oct 24, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 430 - Plant Taxonomy


When Offered: F, S, SS

4 Credit(s)
2 Lecture Hour(s)
4 Lab Hour(s)

The fundamentals of taxonomy, botanical nomenclature and modern systematics are covered. An introduction to selected families and genera of vascular plants is included. The laboratory provides exposure to the common elements of the local flora and instruction in herbarium techniques.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 240 .