280 60-70 taxa of riparian and marsh plants. Considers federal laws for the regulation of rare and endangered species and habitat designation. Can be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Two hours of lecture/lab per week. Prerequisite: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2114. BTNY 3641D. Intermountain Flora - Grasses (1) S (odd numbered years) A taxonomic study of plants that are of major importance to the management of wildland resources. Students will learn to identify 60-70 taxa of indigenous and introduced grasses. Considers federal laws for the regulation of rare and endangered species and habitat designation. Can be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Two hours of lecture/lab per week. Prerequisite: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2114. BTNY 4113. Plant Evolution (3) F A study of current thinking in evolution emphasizing systems theory as it relates to the origin of botanical form and the creation of biological diversity. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY SI2114, and BTNY 3105. BTNY 4252. Cell Culture (2) F (cross-listed with Microbiology) Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104, or MCR LS/SI2054. BTNY 4750. Topics in Botany (1-5) An intensive exploration of selected issues in the discipline. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisites: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY SI2114, and any specified courses selected by the instructor. BTNY 4800. Individual Research (2) F, S Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY SI2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. BTNY 4830. Readings in Botany (2) F, S Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY SI2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. BTNY 4840. Thesis Readings (2) F, S Literature search and evaluation, culminating in the writing of a thesis proposal. Prerequisites: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY SI2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of thesis advisor. BTNY 4850. Thesis Research (2) F, S Independent research related to a student's approved thesis proposal. May be repeated as long as satisfactory progress is being made on the thesis topic. Prerequisite: BTNY 4840 and approval of thesis advisor. BTNY 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the Botany Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Prerequisite: Two upper-division Botany courses. BTNY 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisites: BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY SI2114 and BTNY 2121, and any specified courses selected by the instructor. BTNY 4950. Advanced Field Botany (1-5) S A concentrated study of the flora of a specific geographical region or an extended, organized field trip under supervision. The course involves extensive pre- and post-trip exercises and evaluation. Prerequisite: At least one upper division Botany course and specified courses selected by the instructor for a specific field trip as indicated in the schedule, and with consent of the instructor. BTNY 4970. Botany Thesis (2) F, S Written and oral presentation of thesis research results and evaluation. Also includes final evaluation of the student's portfolio and taking of Botany graduation assessment examination. Prerequisites: BTNY 4850 and approval of thesis advisor. BTNY 4990. Seminar in Botany (1) F, S Oral presentation of either library research or individual research. Final evaluation of the student's portfolio and taking of Botany graduation assessment examination. The course is to be taken the last semester of the senior year. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in courses needed to meet the minimum requirements for a degree in Botany. BTNY 5030. Botany for Teachers (2-5) Science content course for teachers in M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instmctor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT Chemistry Chain Dr. Barry A. Lloyd Location: Science Lab, Room 502M Telephone Contact: Margaret Read 801-626-6952 Professors: Charles Davidson, E. Park Guymon, Barry A. Lloyd, Spencer L. Seager, H. Stephen Stoker, Edward Walker; Associate Professors: H. Laine Berghout, Don R. Davies, Todd M. Johnson, J. Andreas Lippert, Mchelle More; Assistant Professor: Kyle D. Ashby I he Department of Chemistry is approved and certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Two options are offered which lead to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in Chemistry. Option 1 meets all the requirements of the ACS and the graduates' names are submitted to the ACS and certified by the department. Option 2 does not meet the requirements of the ACS, but provides a good foundation in chemistry. It is suitable for such students as pre-medical, pre-dental, etc., who need a sound chemical background. A teaching major leading to the bachelor of science degree with a secondary teaching certification, a departmental minor, and a teaching minor are also available. A two-year chemical technician program is also offered. This program, leading to an associate of applied science degree or a certificate of skill proficiency, is designed to emphasize skills required for employment as a technician in chemical laboratories. Weber State University 2006 - 2007 Catalog