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VASCULAR FLORA OF WISCONSIN

BOTANY 401
Course Description

Taxonomic survey of the vascular plants of Wisconsin. Emphasis on in forest identification.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.24

-5.82% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.29%

-3.73% from Historical

A Rate
48.57%

-3.45% from Historical

Class Size
35

-13.4% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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