College of Science 559 BTNY 2303 - Ethnobotany Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A global study of how plants are used by indigenous peoples for food, fiber, fabric, shelter, medicine, weapons, and tools. Plants that are well known to science as well as those with purported uses by villagers, shamans, curanderos and medicine men/wo men will be studied. Students will learn fundamental botanical principles, how to conduct field work and how to collect plants and prepare them for use. Ethical questions concerning conservation, biodiversity and the continued loss of indigenous plants and cultures will also be discussed. Three lecture/demonstrations per week. BTNY 2413 - Introduction to Natural Resource Man age m ent Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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. BTNY 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. BTNY 2830 - Readings in Botany Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Cannot be repeated. BTNY 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (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. May be repeated 5 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours with different content. BTNY 2950 - Elementary Field Botany Credits: (1-2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2 credit hours. BTNY 3105 - Anatomy and Morphology of Vascular Plants Credits: (5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 . BTNY 3153 - Biology of the Plant Cell Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A study of plant cell structure and function, including biogenesis and activities of organelles, signal transduction,, cell-cell interactions, and molecular processes involved in cellular development and responses. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 , CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 2310 . BTNY 3204 - Plant Physiology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A study of the physiological processes of plants, including carbon metabolism, mineral assimilation, water relations, and p hy to hormones. Two hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 , CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 2310 , and MATH 1050 or MATH 1080. BTNY 3214-Soils Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Fundamentals of soils as related to agriculture, natural resource management, and horticulture. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 , or GEO 1110 , and CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210. BTNY 3303 - Plant Genetics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The principles of classical (Mendelian) and molecular genetics as applied to plants. Two hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab/discussion per week. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 or MICR 2054 , and CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 2310 , and MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 . Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog