Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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BOT 424  Algal Biology

Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats. Field Trips required.
Effective Dates:
FS00 - US02


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Semester:
Fall of even years, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
(BS 110 or LBS 144 or LBS 148H) and completion of Tier I Writing requirement
Recommended Background:
ZOL 355 and ZOL 355L
Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Semester Alias:
BOT 424
Effective Dates:
FS04 - US08


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Effective Dates:
FS05 - US04


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Semester:
Fall of even years, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
(BS 110 or LB 144 or BS 148H) and completion of Tier I writing requirement
Recommended Background:
ZOL 355 and ZOL 355L
Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Semester Alias:
BOT 424
Effective Dates:
FS08 - US11


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Semester:
Fall of even years, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
(BS 162 or LB 144 or BS 182H) and (BS 172 and completion of Tier I writing requirement)
Recommended Background:
ZOL 355 and ZOL 355L
Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Semester Alias:
BOT 424
Effective Dates:
FS11 - US14


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Semester:
Fall of even years, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
(BS 162 or LB 144 or BS 182H) and (BS 172 and completion of Tier I writing requirement)
Recommended Background:
ZOL 355 and ZOL 355L
Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Semester Alias:
BOT 424
Effective Dates:
FS14 - US16


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Semester:
Fall of even years, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 4
Prerequisite:
(BS 162 or LB 144 or BS 182H) and (BS 172 and completion of Tier I writing requirement)
Recommended Background:
IBIO 355 and IBIO 355L
Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Semester Alias:
BOT 424
Effective Dates:
FS16 - SS18


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Semester:
Fall of even years, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
(BS 162 or LB 144 or BS 182H) and ((BS 172 or BS 192H) and completion of Tier I writing requirement)
Recommended Background:
IBIO 355 and IBIO 355L
Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Semester Alias:
BOT 424
Effective Dates:
US18 - FS20


PLB 424  Algal Biology

Semester:
Fall of even years, Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
(BS 162 or LB 144 or BS 182H) and ((BS 172 or BS 192H or LB 144) and completion of Tier I writing requirement)
Recommended Background:
IBIO 355 and IBIO 355L
Description:
Algal taxonomy, systematics, physiology, ecology, and environmental assessment. Lab focus on identification of freshwater algal genera collected from regional habitats.
Semester Alias:
BOT 424
Effective Dates:
SS21 - Open