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BIOE 117Systematic Botany of Flowering Plants

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

An examination of the taxonomy and evolution of flowering plants. Special topics include phylogenetics and cladistics, plant species concepts, and modern methods of systematic research.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Must be taken concurrently with BIOE 117L.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
PhysSciences 130K. M. KayOpen 0/44

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
Sci & Engr Library 206K. M. KayClosed 48/48

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Kathleen Kay2.8 / 53.5 / 550%22

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