396 Course Descriptions BTNY 3514 - Algology (4) F (even numbered years) A study of the biology of algae, their morphology, cytology, development, taxonomy, ecology, economic and experimental uses. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114, or MICR 2054, or ZOOL 4480. BTNY 3523 - Marine Biology (3) Sp A study of marine biology and ecology, relating to the plant and animal populations of the sea to their various habitats, including the pelagic environment, the sea bottom, sea shores, and estuaries. Two hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2114, or ZOOL 1110, or MICR 2054, or GEO 3010. BTNY 3570 - Foundations of Science Education (3) A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to apreservice science teacher's education coursework. BTNY 3583 - Herbal Medicines (3) Sp (even numbered years) A study of the most widely used herbal preparations for use in maintaining health and treating disease. Modern use, contraindications, side effects and drug interactions will be studied. Students will also learn how to make some extractions and preparations from plant materials. This course is especially useful for students interested in careers in Ethnobotany, Natural Medicine, Nursing and Medicine. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2303. BTNY 3624 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) Sp A study of the basic principles and concepts of vascular plant systematics with emphasis on the identification and classification of flowering plants. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2114. BTNY 3643 - Intermountain Flora (3) F A taxonomic study of plants that are of major importance to the management of wildland resources. Students will learn to identify 300 of the most important grasses, woody plants, and marsh-aquatic plants. Considers federal laws for the regulation of rare and endangered species and habitat designation. One hour of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 3624. BTNY 4113 - Plant Evolution (3) An exploration of fundamentals and issues of evolution through natural selection as it relates to plants including reproduction strategies, co-evolution, evolution of ecosystems, biochemical evolution and genomic evolution. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104, BTNY 2114, BTNY 3105, and BTNY 3303 or ZOOL 3300. BTNY 4252 - Cell Culture (2) Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104, or MICR 2054. cross-listed with Microbiology BTNY 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. 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. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114, and any specified courses selected by the instructor. BTNY 4800 - Individual Research (2) F, Sp Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. BTNY 4830 - Readings in Botany (2) F, Sp Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. BTNY 4840 - Thesis Readings (2) F, Sp Literature search and evaluation, culminating in the writing of a thesis proposal. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of thesis advisor. BTNY 4850 - Thesis Research (2) F, Sp 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 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. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121, and any specified courses selected by the instructor. BTNY 4950 - Advanced Field Botany (1-5) Sp 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, Sp 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. Prerequisite: BTNY 4850 and approval of thesis advisor. BTNY 4980 - Portfolio Summative Assessment (3) F, Sp Final evaluation of the Botany Student Portfolio. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in courses needed to meet the minimum requirements for a degree in Botany. BTNY 4990 - Seminar in Botany (l) F, Sp Oral presentation of either library research or individual research. Final evaluation of the student's portfolio and taking of Botany graduation assessment examination. The Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog