272 General Education Refer to pages 37-42 for either Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Botany Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements: Botany LS1403, Comm HU1020, Chem PS/SIl 110 or PS1210, Phsx PS/SI1010. All Botany majors are required to develop a portfolio. The portfolio requirements are explained in detail when a student takes Botany 2121. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Botany Core Courses Required (16 credit hours) Botany LS1403 Botany SI2104 Botany SI2114 Botany 2121 Botany DV2303 Botany 2600 Additional Botany Botany 3105 Botany 3303 Botany 3340 Botany 3454 Botany 3523 Botany 3624 Botany 4950 Botany 4990 Environment Appreciation (3) Plant Form and Function (4) Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) Career Planning for Botanists (1) Ethnobotany (3) Labooratory Safety (1) Courses Required (24 credit hours) Anatomy and Morphology of Vascular Plants (5) Plant Genetics (3) Info Resources in the Life Sciences (2) Plant Ecology (4) Marine Biology (3) Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) Advanced Field Botany (2) Seminar in Botany (1) Support Courses Required (27 credit hours) Chem PS/SIl 110/SI1120 Elem Chemistry/Elem Organic/BioChemistry (10) or Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Math QL1050 College Algebra (4) 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) Hist 3550 History & Philosophy of Science (3) or Zool 2800 History of the Life Sciences (3) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Micro LS/SI2054 Principles of Microbiology (4) Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence for the Botany Teaching Major is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. The education courses required for certification have been omitted. Consult the Department of Teacher Education for a suggested schedule for education courses. FkisiimwFau. I'm siiman Si'kim, Botany LS1403 3 Botany SI2114 4 Botany SI2104 4 Botany DV2303 3 Botany 2121 1 Botany 2600 1 ChemPS/SIlllO 5 Chem SI1120 5 Electives 6 Math QL1050 4 Electives 2 Total Hours 19 Total Hours 19 ■ Botany 3624 Botany 3105 5 4 Comm HU1020 3 Botany 3523 3 Electives 9 Chem/Geosci/ Phsx/Zool 4570 3 Electives 6 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 r Fall Junior Spring Botany 3303 3 Botany 3454 4 Hist 3550 or Zool 2800 3 Electives 6 Total Hours 16 JUMUK J. A\*L Botany 3340 2 Micro LS/SI2054 4 Botany 4950 2 Botany 4990 1 Electives 8 Total Hours 17 SlAlOR Sl'RlNI. OPEN OPEN Botany m ts » 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 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 Plant Evolution (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-v 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 19 credit hours in Botany courses. Course Requirements for Minor/BIS Emphasis Botany Courses Required (12 credit hours) Botany SI2104 Plant Form and Function (4) Botany SI2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) Botany DV2303 Ethnobotany (3) Botany 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) Botany Electives Select at least two approved upper division Botany courses for a minimum of 7 credit hours. Botany TEACHING MINOR Note: The requirements listed below are pending approval. Contact the Botany Department for more information. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or higher in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum 22 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 (22 credit hours) Botany LS1403 Botany SI2104 Botany SI2114 Botany DV2303 Botany 2600 Botany 3624 Chem4570 or Geosci 4570 or Phsx 4570 or Zool 4570 Environment Appreciation (3) Plant Form and Function (4) Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) Ethnobotany (3) Laboratory Safety (1) Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) Science Teaching Methods (3) Science Teaching Methods (3) Science Teaching Methods (3) Science Teaching Methods (3) Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis :<2Z':■:'■:,./■;■;!■■■:■■ :■ ' ■ ' '. . ' ".■■/.■:-:.\:< 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 LSI203. Plant Biology (3) 5m, F, S An introductory course for non-majors that emphasizes unique features of plant biology. Included are discussions on: the origins of life; important plants of the world and their habitats; plant diversity, structure, function, and reproduction; plants and environmental science; plants that changed history; practical botany; and botany as a science. Three lecture/demonstration hours per week. 273 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 fulfill requirements for a Botany major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week. Botany LS/SIl370. 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 fulfill 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 fulfill requirements for a Botany major or minor. Three hours of lecture per week. Botany SI2104. Plant Form and Function (4) F, S A study of the structure, function, and reproduction of seed plants. 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 selected upper division Botany courses. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Botany SI2114. Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) F, S A study of the diversity, ecology, and reproduction 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 selected upper division Botany courses. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Botany 2121. Career Planning for Botanists (1) F, S A course designed for majors to introduce them to expected student learning outcomes, assessment of these expected outcomes, advisement and/or mentoring, keys to success in getting a job or into graduate school, career resources available, and how to start and develop the Botany Student Portfolio. One lecture 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. Genera/ PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED •scipiinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & ilogy CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART ,: . ■■.■■■■■■ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY™ CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences mcj/q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Campus Weber State University 2001-2002 CATALOG Weber State University 2001-2002 CATALOG