Course Overview
Tree morphology, identification features and taxonomy are reviewed. Recent changes in taxonomy affecting trees are discussed and compared to traditional taxonomy. The names and main features of approximately 100 species of native and introduced tree species are discussed. (The species are those on the International Society of Arboriculture's certified arborist exam list.) Labs are devoted to hands-on identification of trees. Field trips are an important part of most lab sessions.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe morphological features of trees that are useful for identification.
- Summarize characteristics of selected, important tree families.
- Describe relatively recent changes in plant taxonomy and their affect on tree taxonomy.
- Using both common and scientific names, list (approximately) 100 native and introduced tree species that are useful in the Pacific Northwest USA and British Columbia.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and use identification keys.
- Identify (approximately) 100 native and introduced tree species that are useful in British Columbia and other parts of Canada.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify selected deciduous tree species when they are in leafless (winter) condition.
- List tree species that are particularly suited or unsuited for environments such as: confined spaces, salt spray, drought, restricted soil aeration, acid or alkaline soils, etc.
Effective as of Fall 2009
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