PSE 203 - Weed Biology and Identification

This course offers students an introduction to the characteristics and strategies of weedy and invasive plants, followed by study of weed communities in turf and urban landscapes, roadsides and waste areas, and agricultural fields. Students will learn to identify, in the field, approximately seventy-five weedy plant species and will know the principle weedy traits and/or strategies for each species. Course will include field trips during class hours.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years

Credits: 3