REN R 767 - The Mosses of Alberta: Conservation and Identification

★ 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3) This is an introduction to identification and conservation of the mosses of Alberta, with a strong emphasis on field identification. Students are introduced to the morphological characters used to identify Alberta mosses, with supplementary information about individual species’ habitat affinities and distribution within Alberta. Lecture topics include basic morphology, conservation and management of species diversity, and rare/ endangered species found within Alberta. Students learn to identify more than 110 species from the province’s six major natural regions. Not available for students with credit in REN R 327. Available only to students in MAg, MBA/MAg, MF, or MBA/MF, or by consent of Department.