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Show Natural Sciences Botany Biology Composite Teaching MajorSee Composite and Interdepartment; Programs. Program: Botany Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill requirements for Botany departmental or teaching major. II. Specific Requirements". A. In fulfilling requirements for a botany major take at least 20 credit hours of Botany Honors. B. Complete a Botany Honors Senior Project, either Botany 480 or 483. C. A student may receive Botany Honors credit in the following courses: Botany 310, 320, 322, 345, 350, and 362. D. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. Program: Botany Minor and Botany Teaching Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in all minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 25 credit hours in Botany courses. B. Botany courses required: Botany 111 (5), 112 (5). C. Botany courses to elect from: 1. Botany departmental minors should select 15 credit hours from the following: Botany 310 (5), 320 (5), 321 (5), 322 (4), 340 (3), 345 (5), 347 (3), 350 (5), 351 (5), 362 (5), 364 (5), 411 (5), 415 (4), 421 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 434 (4), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-5), 499A (1), 499B (1), 499C (1). 2. Botany Teaching Minors must take: a. One of these: Botany 160 (4), 361 (5), 362 (5). b. One of these: Botany 320 (5), 421 (5). c. Five to six hours from the following: Botany 310 (5), 345 (5), 347 (3), 350 (5), 351 (5), 411 (5), 415 (4), 423 (5), 434 (4), 480 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-5), 499A (1), 499B (1), 499C (1). D. Support class required for Botany Teaching minor only: Zrology 381 (4). Program: Pre-AgricultureTwo Years (No Degree) I. General Requirements: A. See the catalog of a university which has a degree program in Agriculture for specific and general education requirements, etc. II. Specific Requirements: A. Botany courses required (20 credit hours): Botany 111 (5), 321 (5), 322 (5), and 362 (5). B. Botany courses to elect from (ten hours): Botany 320 (5), 341 (4), 345 (5), 421 (5), and 423 ( 5). C. Support Courses required: Chemistry 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); Physics 101 (5) or 107 (5); Geology 111 (4), 112 (1); Mathematics 106 (5); Zoology 211 (5), 464 (5); Microbiology 111 (5), 345 (5). 184 Natural Science, Botany Program: Pre-Forestry and Pre-Range ManagementTwo Years (No Degree) I. General Requirements: A. Two year pre-professional programs fit Weber State College. Follow the catalog of a university which offers a bachelors degree in these fields for general requirements for a degree. II. Specific Requirements: A. Botany courses required (27 credit hours): Botany 103 (1), 104 (1), 111 (5), 112 (5), 320 (5), 321 (5), 362 (5). B. Support courses required (include the following courses in the basic area requirements): Zoology 112 (1); Mathematics 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5); Chemistry 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); Geology 111 (4), 112 (1); Physics 101 (5); Economics 101 (5); English 101 (3), 102 (3), 103 (3), Physical Education 3 credit hours. C. Support courses to elect from (ten hours): Sociology 101 (5); Psychology 101 (5); Anthropology 101 (5); Philosophy 116 (5). Emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning- This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Region Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) BOTANY COURSES LS101. Plants in Human Affairs (4) Survey of the world production and use of plants economically important to man as crops: lumber, fibers. sugars, grains, fruits, leverages, spices, drugs, pesticides, plant growth substances, etc. Ethnohotany will be emphasized to give the student appreciation for the origin of crops. This class cannot be used to fulfill requirements for a major or a minor. A W S 103. Forest Management (1) Survey of the professions of forestry and the relation of conservation and multiple use of forest resources to the welfare of the state and nation. A 104. Elements of Range Management (1) Natural resources management. For students in the field of forestry, range, and wildlife. W LS110. General Botany (5) General education course with emphasis upon form, function and reproduction of flowering plants One lecture, one quiz section and four hours independent lab study a week. A W S Su 111. Fundamentals of Botany (5) An introduction to the structure and function of plants designed for Science majors. Three lectures and two laboratory sessions per week A W (Note: The equivalent of Botany 111 can be met by Botany LS110 plus the completion of additional prescribed module units). 112. Plant Kingdom (5) Plant kingdom survey emphasizing structure, reproduction and evolution of the major plant groups. Prerequisite: Botany 111. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs a week. W S LS140. Environment Appreciation (3) An analysis and definition of life quality pointing out how science and technology affect daily life, including air and water pollution, overpopulation, excessive use of synthetic products like insecticides, dehumanization of the environment and discussions dealing with means of coping effectively with environmental health problems at the local, national and international levels. This class cannot be used to fulfill requirements for a major or a minor. A W S LS160. Local Flora (4) Classification and identification of higher forms found in Utah. Three lectures and one lab a week. This class cannot be used to fulfill requirements for a major or a minor. S Su 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Botany Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A W S Su 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 301. Indian and Pioneer Uses of Western Plants (4) Learn how the Indians, trappers, and pioneers used their knowledge of wild plants to live in the 19th century Western Frontier Edible, poisonous, medicinal, and other useful wild plants will be discussed Two field trips will be planned. A S Su 310. Plant Anatomy (5) The development of tissues and the structure of higher plants. Prerequisites: Botany 111. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. A 320. Elementary Plant Physiology (5) Physiology, respiration, growth and reproduction of plants. Prerequisites: Botany 111 and five hours of organic chemistry. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. W 321. Soils (Formerly Botany 221) (5) Fundamentals of soils as related to farm, forest, and garden soils, emphasizes soil formation, classification, fertility and management. Prerequisite: Chemistry 111 or 121 or currently 185 |
