2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
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BIO 321 - Tree Biology

Structure, function and ecology of woody plants. Laboratory emphasis is placed on tree identification, ecology, experimentation and data collection for course projects. Occasional field trips and participation in community-based tree projects required.  Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 201. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge proficiency in understanding the (a) tree body, (b) unique ecological attributes of trees in natural and urban settings, (c) physical and physiological adaptations of trees to their environment, (d) pollination and mating behaviors of trees, and (e) economically important tree species.
  2. Apply field-specific techniques for collecting and analyzing data on populations of trees in urban and natural forests.
  3. Demonstrate a knowledge proficiency and understanding of the ecological and environmental services of woody floral in urban and natural ecosystems.
  4. Identify, and describe the habitat preferences and ecology of at least 60 species of tree found in New York ecosystems.



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