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Show Natural Sciences Botany 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 110 (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 required: Courses 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). Program: Pre-Forestry and Pre-Range ManagementTwo Years (No Degree) I. General Requirements: A. Two year pre-professional programs at 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), 110 (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); Geologv 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 PlanningThis 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 Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) BOTANY COURSES LS101. Plants in Human Affairs (3) World survey of the production and use of plant crops economically important to man: lumber, fibers, sugar, grains, fruits, beverages, spices, etc. Three lectures a week. This class cannot be used to fufill 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. Two lectures, one quiz section and four hours independent lab study a week. A W S Su 112. Plant Kingdom (5) Plant kingdom survey emphasizing structure. reproduction and evolution of the major plant groups. Prerequisite: Botany 110. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs a week. W S 140. 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, dehumanization of the environment and discussion dealing with means of coping effectively with environmental health problems at the local, national and international levels. Three lecturts a week. 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 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 182 Natural Sciences Botany 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 310. Plant Anatomy (5) The development of tissues anil the structure of higher plants. Prerequisites: Botany 110. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. A 320. Elementary Plant Physiology (5} Physiology, respiration, growth and reproduction of plants. Prerequisites: Hoi any 110 and five hours of organic chemistry, Three lectures and two 3-hour labs 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 anil management. Prerequisite: Chemistry 111 or 121 or currently enrolled. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. A 322. Plant Propagation and Growth (1) Principles and techniques of plant propagation, including lx>th sexual and asexual methods such as seeds, bulbs, cuttings, grafting and budding. Prerequisite: Botany 110. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. (Offered 1970-77 and alternate years.) S LS341. Natural Resource Conservation (4) Proper utilization and preservation of forests, soil, wildlife and other resources. Four lectures a week. (This class cannot he used to fulfill requirments for a major or a minor in Botany.) A W S Su 345. Plant Ecology (5) Nature and development of plant communities and their relations to the environmental factors controlling them. Prerequisites: Botany 110, 112. Four lectures and one lah a week S 347. Plant Geography (3) Distribution of plant species and communities as affected by past ami present climates. Emphasis on factors anil problems of distribution. Prerequisite: Botany 110. Three lectures a week. (Offered 1976-77 and alternate years.) W 350. Mycology (5) Structure, taxonomy and physiology of the fungi with emphasis upon forms important in agriculture, industry and medicine. Prerequisites: Botany 110. 112 or Microbiology 111. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. (Offered 1970-77 and alternate years.) S 351. Algology (Formerly Phycologyl (5) A study of the Biology of Algae, their morphology, cytology, development, taxonomy, ecology, economic and experimental uses. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Botany 112. (Offered 1970-77 and alternate years.) A 352. Marine Biology (4) 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. Three lectures and one 3-hnur lab a week. Prerequisites: Botany 110 and Zoology 100 or 211. Botany 112 recommended. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) W LS361. Trees and Shrubs (4) Native and introduced trees and shrubs of the state. Special attention is given to the identifi-cation. culture, and economic importance. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. This cdass cannot lie used to fulfill requirements for a major or a minor. A S Su 362. Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (5) Classification, identification and relationship of flowering plants. Prerequisite: Botany 110. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. S 364. Intermountain Flora (5) A taxonomic and ecological study of mountain, desert, marsh and aquatic plants. Emphasizes important plants for range and wildlife. Prerequisite: Botany 110. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week plus field trips to be arranged. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) A 411. Plant Form and Reproduction (Formerly Morphology of the Bryophytes and Vascular Plants) (5) The development and reproduction of the Bryophytes and the higher plants. Prerequisites: Botany 110 and 112. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. (Offered 1970-77 and alternate years.) S 415 Microtechnique (4) Preparation of material for microscopic examination. Prerequisite: First course in Life Sciences. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) S 421. Plant Soil Relationships (5) Physiology of plant mineral and water relations. Prerequisites: Botany 110 and Chemistry 11 1 or 121. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) W 423. Principles of Plant Pathology (5) Fundamental principles underlying diseases in plants. Prerequisites: Botany 110 and 112. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) A 425. Radiation Biology (Same as Zoology 145) Training in theory and practical application of radioactive tracer techniques to biological problems. Prerequisites: Beginning courses in Life Sciences, Chemistry and Physics. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. W 434. Cytogenetics (4) Study of intracellular structures. Emphasis is upon function, st ructure, modi fi cat ion and behavior of chromosomes and their relationship with genetics and evolutionary phenomena. Prerequisites: Botany 110, Zoology 1 GO. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. (Offered 1970-77 and alternate years.) W 480. Special Problems in Botany Credit to he arranged. A W S 483. Readings in Botany (1-5) Student limited to maximum of 5 hours. A W S Su 492. 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 specifie title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear oh the student transcript. A W S Su 495. Field Botany (1-5) A concentrated study of the flora of a specific geographical region or an extended, organized field trip under proper supervision. Prerequisite: A general course in Botany. A S Su 499A. Seminar, Anatomy and Morphology (1) Prerequisites: Botany 310. 411. or 35th A 499B. Seminar, Taxonomy and Ecology (1) Prerequisites: Botany 345 or 302. W 199C. Seminar, Physiology and Soil Relations (1) Prerequisites: Botany 320 or 121. S 183 |
