336 PHYS PS1010 orPHYSPS2010/2020 orPHYSPS2210/2220 Select two of the following. GEOPS1110 orGEOGPSlOOO MCRLS2054 ZOOL 1110 ZOOL 1120 Elementary Physics (3) College Physics I Sc II (10) Physics for Scientists Sc Engineers (10) Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Natural Environments of the Earth (3) Principles of Mcrobiology (4) Principles of Zoology I (4) Principles of Zoology II (4) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/ or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Biology Composite Teaching Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) See the Department of Zoology in this catalog for program requirements. Botany departmental honors Please contact the Botany Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. Requirements for Botany Departmental Honors: 1. Minimum overall GPA of 3.7. 2. A completed portfolio with a grade of A in the capstone "Portfolio Summative Assessment" course. 3. The completion of a written thesis and a thesis presentation that has been evaluated by the thesis committee and faculty that not only receives a grade of A in the "Botany Thesis" course but is deemed outstanding. The Honors Director will sign off on a Botany thesis written for departmental honors. Outstanding is defined as meeting the following characteristics, which qualitatively and quantitatively go far beyond that reached by an "A" student. a) The research shows originality of thought and interpretation. This could be in the construction of the hypothesis, application of a technique, development of the project, etc. b) The thesis demonstrates an understanding of the pertinent literature by showing relationships between this work and other published research, contains meaningful suggestions for subsequent research by expanding the ideas of this research to provide new questions for further study, unifies the work with a broader biological context through suggesting inter-relationships with ideas outside of this area of study, etc. c) The student has displayed initiative throughout the planning and execution of the project with regard to at least one of the following. obtaining financial support, arranging facilities or study site, collaborating outside of the dept/WSU, etc. d) The research is ofsuffident quality to be publishdble in a peer-reviewed journal or suitable for presentation before a professional society. 4. Invitation to make a poster presentation of the thesis at the Nye Cortez Honors Banquet. Students who have not completed thdr General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Education classes. Botany minor/bis » 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 Botany Courses Required (12 credit hours) BTNY 2104 Plant Form and Function (4) BTNY 2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) BTNYDV2303 Ethnobotany (3) BTNY 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) Botany Electives Select at least two approved upper division Botany courses for a minimum of 7 credit hours. Interdisciplinary Programs The Botany Department participates in the interdisciplinary Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis Program. Students who wish to enroll in this program should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisdplinary Programs sedion of the catalog.) BOTANY COURSES - BTNY BTNY LS1203. Plant Biology (3) Su, F, Sp 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 reprodudion; plants and environmental sdence; plants that changed history; pradical botany; and botany as a science. Three lecture/demonstration hours per week. BTNY LS1303. Plants in Human Affairs (3) Su, F, Sp This dass provides a general introdudion to the importance and function of plants in human affairs. It indudes an overview of science as a way of knowing, plant forms and functions, plant reprodudion, and use of economically and sociologically important plants. Flowering and non-flowering plants and products such as fruits, forages, grains, medidnes, 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. BTNY LS1370. Principles of Life Science (3) Sp A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal dassification, 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. BTNY LS1403. Environment Appreciation (3-4) Su, F, Sp Development of awareness of the consequences of the impact of modem sdence 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 Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog