Mar 17, 2026  
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027

BOT 322 - Field Botany


Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-3
Fee index 6
Faculty Science
Department Biological Sciences
Typically Offered first term

Description
Lectures, laboratory, and field exercises provide an introduction to description and identification of plants and their local habitats. Factors affecting variation in natural vegetation and methods used to describe it are discussed. Field exercises and projects take place during the two weeks preceding the fall term and some may take place off campus. Presentations take place during the first four weeks of class time in September. Prerequisites: BIOL 108 and any 200-level Biology course. (BOT 321 is strongly recommended). May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in BOT 304. Offered in alternate years. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.