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Geography & Ecology of Plants

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(3.75)

Patterns of aquatic and terrestrial plant species; historical changes in patterns using paleobotanical techniques; emphasis on biological and physical mechanisms controlling the patterns; the role of climate and man on plant distributions; several field trips; project required, which is the basis for the final grade.

Spring 2013

(3.66)

Spring 2015

(3.83)

Spring 2013

Professor: Grace Brush

(3.66)

The best aspects of this course included the field trip, the opportunity for students to select the focus of their final project, and the intriguing discussion topics. Some students felt that the expectations for the final project needed clarification. One suggestion included incorporating more interactive lectures. Another suggestion was providing more time for one-on-one conferences and project updates with the instructor. Prospective students should know that their grade is based on one assignment – the final project. 133

Spring 2015

Professor: Edward Bouwer, Grace Brush

(3.83)

The best aspects of this course included the knowledgeable and passionate professor, the field trips, and the manageable course load. Students appreciated the opportunity to pursue their interests through the final project. Some students felt that the course was disorganized, and were concerned that most of the course grade was determined by one final project. Suggestions for improvement included having notes made available to students via Blackboard, creating graded opportunities for feedback on student progress, and organizing more course related field trips. Prospective students interested in ecology are encouraged to begin final projects early and participate in class discussion.