266 267 Senior Fall Senior Spring OPEN OPEN Botany » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 9 hours of General Honors courses (see Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for the Botany departmental or teaching major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Botany Honors credit in the following:* Botany 3105 Anatomy & Morphology of Vascular Plants (5) Botany 3133 Economic & Ethnobotany (3) Botany 3204 Plant Physiology (4) Botany 3214 Soils (4) Botany 3303 Plant Genetics (3) Botany 3454 Plant Ecology (4) Botany 3504 Mycology (4) Botany 3514 Algology (4) Botany 3523 Marine Biology (3) Botany 3624 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) Botany 3644 Intermountain Flora (4) Botany 4113 Evolution of the Plant Kingdom (3) Botany 4252 Cell Culture (2) In addition, complete requirements for a Botany Thesis (Botany 4840, Botany 4850, and Botany 4970). *In order to obtain "Honors" credit in selected upper division courses in Botany, an Honors Student must meet the following criteria: 1) Seek permission from the course instructor to obtain Honors credit for the upper division course in question at the outset of the course. 2) Enter into a "contractual" agreement with the instructor as to the nature of the project. Generally, these projects could involve: a) Field Research, b) Laboratory/Greenhouse Research, c) Library Research, or any combination of the above. A final written report and/or oral presentation is expected following the specific criteria spelled out in the Botany Department Oral Presentation Criteria form. The nature of the written report format is to be worked out with the individual professor involved. 3) A qualitative and quantitative component, above and beyond that expected of a student in the class taking the course for regular course-credit, is to be met by the Honors student. The qualitative component will usually involve a minimum of a B+ grade while the quantitative component is to be worked out between the student and the professor at the outset of the course. Examples of such projects appear below: a) Ethnobotany of a specific native group of peoples is to be carried out through library research involving ten more primary sources and two more books than that expected of a regular student. The final report and/or oral presentation will be expected to meet the course criteria for a minimum of a B+ (regular student must meet the criteria for a minimum of a C-). b) An extensive semester-long field research project, involving the sampling of at least two-more parameters than a regular student would in a similar environment with the qualitative difference for the report/ oral presentation expected as outlined above. Botany » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 in all courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum 17 credit hours in Botany courses. Course Requirements for Minor Botany Course Required (5 credit hours) Botany LS/SIl 105 Principles of Botany (5) Botany Electives Select at least one course from each of the following three categories. • Category A Botany 3133 Botany 3214 Botany 3454 Botany 3523 Botany 4750* Botany 4920* Botany 4950 • Category B Botany 2503 Botany 3204 Botany 3303 Botany 4750* Botany 4920* • Category C Botany 3105 Botany 3504 Botany 3514 Botany 3624 Botany 3644 Botany 4113 Botany 4750* Botany 4920* Economic & Ethnobotany (3) Soils (4) Plant Ecology (4) Marine Biology (3) Topics in Botany (1-5) Short Courses, Workshops ... (1-4) Advanced Field Botany (1-5) Biology of the Plant Cell (3) Plant Physiology (4) Plant Genetics (3) Topics in Botany (1-5) Short Courses, Workshops... (1-4) Anatomy & Morphology of Vascular Plants (5) Mycology (4) Algology (4) Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) Intermountain Flora (4) Evolution of the Plant Kingdom (3) Topics in Botany (1-5) Short Courses, Workshops... (1-4) * as approved by the department chairman Botany TEACHING MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or higher in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum 16 credit hours in Botany courses. Students who select the Botany Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Minor Botany Courses Required (13 credit hours) Botany LS/SIl 105 Principles of Botany (5) Botany 3204 Plant Physiology (4) Botany 3624 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) Elective Botany Courses Botany 3105 Anatomy & Morphology of Vascular Plants (5) Botany 3454 Plant Ecology (4) Botany 3504 Mycology (4) Botany 3514 Algology (4) Botany 3523 Marine Biology (3) Botany 4113 Evolution of the Plant Kingdom (3) If a student is not obtaining Teaching Major in the Life Sciences, the following courses are also required: Botany 3303 Plant Genetics (3) Chem 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or Geosci 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or Phsx 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or Zool 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) Urban 4SIS ;;;/■■;■•.■■■' ' .; !■■■■■ This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology and Related Fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) BOTANY COURSES Botany LS/SIl 105. Principles of Botany (5) F, S A study of the structure, function, reproduction, diversity, and ecology of plants in the context of the evolution of life on earth. The role of plants in making life on earth possible is an important theme. This course is designed for science majors and is a prerequisite for all upper division Botany courses. Three hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Botany LS1303. Plants in Human Affairs (3) Su, F, S This class provides a general introduction to the importance and function of plants in human affairs. It includes an overview of science as a way of knowing, plant forms and functions, plant reproduction, and use of economically and sociologically important plants. Flowering and non-flowering plants and products such as fruits, forages, grains, medicines, herbs and spices, textile fibers, lumber, algae, and foliage plants are studied. Ecological concepts as they relate to the growth and production of world food crops will also be included. The course has a strong emphasis on the historical development of exploitation of certain plants and the role plants played in exploration and international development. This class cannot be used to fulfull requirements for a Botany major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week. Botany LS/SI1370. Principles of Life Science (3) A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Recommended for students intending to major in elementary education. This class cannot be used to fulfull requirements for a Botany major or minor. Two hours of lecture and one 3- hour laboratory per week. Botany LS1403. Environment Appreciation (3-4) Su, F, S Development of awareness of the consequences of the impact of modern science through technology upon our environments and how we respond to issues related to threats to our biological life- support system. A definition of a quality environment is developed, with student input, and an analysis of the existing quality of our environment is made in light of this definition which challenges our collective wisdom to identify those things which we do well and to prescribe remedies for shortcomings. This course can be taken for 3 or 4 credits with the fourth credit based on a major research paper or project on an environmental issue. This class cannot be used to fulfull requirements for a Botany major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week. Botany 2013. Ethnobotany of the Great Basin (3) F A study of the literature, taxonomy, ecology, practical uses and anatomical features of plants important to Native American cultures in the Great Basin. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Botany 2203. Home and Garden Plants (3) S Basic principles of plant science with special reference to care of home and garden plants. Includes a general study of lighting, watering, soils, fertilizer, pruning and shaping, propagation, controlling pests, and planting designs. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Botany 2413. Introduction to Natural Resource Management (3) F Introduces students, especially those interested in forestry and range management, to concepts and ideologies in the utilization and preservation of forests, range, soils, wildlife, water and fisheries, and the human impact on these resources. Three hours of lecture per week. Botany 2503. Biology of the Plant Cell (3) F A study of the stmcture, function, & biogenesis of the major subcellular stmctures of plant cells. Prerequisite: Botany LS/SIl 105. Botany 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, S An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Botany 2830. Readings in Botany (1) F, S Cannot be repeated. Botany 2920. 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. Botany 2950. Elementary Field Botany (1-2) S Fundamentals of Botany as observed during field trips. Trips will be preceded by lectures and exercises designed to prepare the student for maximizing the learning experience in the field. The course involves extensive pre- and post-trip exercises and evaluation. Botany 3105. Anatomy and Morphology of Vascular Plants (5) F The development of cell types, tissues, organs, and reproductive structures in higher plants. Variations in the development and morphology of plant organs will be examined. Three hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequiste: Botany LS/ SI1105. Botany 3133. Economic and Ethnobotany (3) S A study of the plants and plant products that are economically and sociologically important to people around the world. The course includes the history of selection and domestication of certain crop plants as well as consideration of future trends in the utilization of plants. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequiste: Botany LS/ SI1105. Botany 3204. Plant Physiology (4) S A study of the physiological processes of plants, including carbon metabolism, mineral assimilation, water relations, and phytohor- mones. Two hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105, Chem SI1120 or Chem 2310, and Math QL1050 or Math QL1080. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MM MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC :y CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY" CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Daw's Campus Weber State University Weber State University