SC 281 - Invasive Plant Ecology and Management

This course focuses on vegetation management strategies for industrial sites, natural areas, and anthropogenic landscapes. Plant biology and competitive strategies of weed specie are studied in detail with emphasis on invasive plants. Integrated tools and techniques for control are described and include prevention, cultural, manual, physical, and chemical approaches. Students spend considerable time in lab identifying weed species, seedlings, and seeds.

Prerequisites: BI 270 , BO 120 
Corequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 42

Lab Hours: 28