Office Location: CLII, G07

Office Phone: 921-3473

Email: j.friberg@rvc.cc.il.us

B.S., M.S. -  Northern Illinois State University, DeKalb, IL

Environmental Science 106: Environmental Science is designed as an introductory life science course for liberal arts majors or other students interested in environmental issues. Students study aspects of ecology, pollution, and other environmental issues, with emphasis on current issues and possible solutions for the future.

General Botany 211: General Botany considers major topics such as the plant cell, algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, and seed plants. Ecological adaptations of these groups are emphasized, including their morphological, physiological, and behavioristic features.

Practical Botany 213: Practical Botany is designed for students seeking a better general knowledge of plants and their uses. It involves the study of plant structure, seeds, growth regulation, soils, cloning, controlled environments, edible wild plants, natural dyes, landscaping, photography, house plants, natural communities, preparing plant materials for crafts, plant pests, spice-drug plants and new uses of plants. No previous experience with botany is necessary.