Biology of Vascular Plants
Biology · 3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab
Offered: Fall Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered fall term only, so a clash costs a full year.
BIOL-2153 prerequisites
2 courses appear in this chain, up to 1 level deep. 2 are needed whichever route you take: BIOL-1115 → BIOL-1116
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Taking BIOL-2153 is a prerequisite for 9 courses directly.
- BIOL-3152Flora of Manitoba
- BIOL-3163Plant Anatomy and Physiology
- BIOL-3473Principles of Silviculture
- BIOL-4331Evolutionary Biology
- BIOL-4451Forest Ecosystems Field Course
- BIOL-4473Dendrochronology: Principles and Applications
- ENV-3473Principles of Silviculture
- ENV-4451Forest Ecosystems Field Course
- ENV-4473Dendrochronology: Principles and Applications
Where BIOL-2153 counts
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- BIOL HONOURS BSc IN BIOLOGY
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course explores the evolution and ecology of the nine extant groups of vascular plants. Their success in ancient and contemporary environments is examined through consideration of structural diversity, life history, and reproductive biology. Emphasis will be placed on local flora.
Requisite courses
BIOL-1115 and BIOL-1116 [prerequisite(s)]; BIOL-2153L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.