BIO 527 - Forest Vegetation Identification

Graduate standing, BIO 327, consent of instructor. (2)

Focus on identification of trees, shrubs, and community composition, as well as important ecological components for the major forest types found in Michigan. Students meet for field-based labs at parks and recreation areas throughout Genesee, Lapeer, and Oakland counties. Not open to students with credit forBIO 427. Includes a required weekend (Friday-Sunday) trip to explore forest types throughout Michigan. Graded ABCDE