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SUMMARY:Grasses of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Paul McKenzie (USFWS\, Emeritus) \nThis class will include a detailed description of the grass flower\, inflorescence type\, habitat and ecological associations\, Tribal affinities\, distribution\, and habit differences. The class will be taught in four parts: 1) power point presentation and classroom instruction\, 2) examination of important features with hand lens and dissecting scope\, 3) team keying of grass specimens\, and 4) field identification. \nDichotomous keys\, hard copy print outs of power point presentation\, and other handouts will be provided by the instructor. Tips for proper collection; processing; label development; herbaria deposition of grass specimens; and suggested websites/electronic tools helpful in grass study will also be discussed. \nSuggested references/materials recommended or required (*) include the following:\n1. Hand lens (*): A 16x is preferred over a 10x loupe.\n2. Clark\, L.G. and R.W. Pohl. Agnes Chase’s First Book of Grasses- (1996)- the Structure of grasses explained for beginners. 4th Smithsonian Books. Washington\, D.C. 127 pp. This book is inexpensive and an absolute must for anyone wanting to understand grass identification.\n3. “Plant Identification Terminology- An Illustrated Glossary” by James G. Harris and Melinda Woolf Harris (2001)- Second Edition. Because dichotomous keys will often use terms related to various plant structures or texture that some students are unfamiliar with\, a good illustrated glossary that both defines and illustrates terms is highly recommended for any plant identification course. I have yet to find one better than this one and at $20.95 for a paper back copy from Amazon\, it is a steal \nPre-requisites: None\, but individuals with experience in plant taxonomy or have taken another plant identification class will grasp the material quicker.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/grasses-of-the-southern-appalachians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Brian Byrd (Western Carolina University) \nCheck back later for a description and pre-requisites.
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/mosquitoes-of-the-southern-appalachians/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:Southern Appalachian Mayflies\, Stoneflies\, and Caddisflies
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. John Morse \nNatural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera)\, stoneflies (Plecoptera)\, and caddisflies (Trichoptera)\, including systematics\, ecology\, and behavior of larvae and adults\, with emphasis on those aspects important in ecological studies\, biological monitoring of water quality\, and sport fishing.  Insects will be collected from mountain stream habitats\, and identifications will be done in the laboratory.\n\nPre-requisites:Students are expected to have prior training in zoology\, but not necessarily entomology
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/southern-appalachian-mayflies-stoneflies-and-caddisflies-2/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Courses
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Plant Ecophysiology in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Howie Neufeld (Appalachian State University) \nA short course on basic plant ecophysiology instrumentation and techniques\, designed for beginners and advanced students alike. Students will learn the operating principles behind plant gas exchange (photosynthesis and transpiration)\, pigment extraction\, and plant-water relations. This will include measuring plant water stress and hydraulics\, which is how plants move liquid water in their stems. Students will become proficient in the use of portable gas exchange systems\, pressure chambers for measuring water stress\, hydraulic conductance systems\, and fluorescence systems for measuring leaf stress. Much of the course will be field-based and measurements will be done on native plants in the lab and field; weather permitting\, students will take field trips to different plant habitats in the Southern Appalachians and learn about the environmental factors governing growth and survival in these unique areas. After mastering the instrumentation and theory during the first week\, students will work in groups to plan and conduct a field experiment during the second week\, the results of which will be presented at a mini symposium at the conclusion of the course. \nPre-requisites: Students must have completed the introductory biology sequence at their institution
URL:https://highlandsbiological.org/event/introduction-to-plant-ecophysiology-in-the-southern-appalachian-mountains/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 North 6th St\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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