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BIO 456 Freshwater Algae


A survey of the freshwater algal divisions; their morphology, taxonomy, ecology and economic importance. Lectures emphasize an evolutionary approach. Laboratory work stresses the identification of representative algal taxa. Class field collections are made.

Often cross-listed with  

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (odd yrs.)

Prerequisites - BIO 130 with a “C” or Higher  or BIO 310 with a “C” or Higher  or BIO 315 with a “C” or Higher 
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - BIO 556, BOTN 451, BOTN 551
Course History -
Change to prerequisites 12/2021, effective Fall 2022; Change to credit hours 1/2018, effective Fall 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Change to prerequisite 7/2014, effective Summer 2015

biology , botany  


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