564 College of Science BTNY 3643 - Intermountain Flora Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (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 Credits: (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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (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. May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 5 credit hours. BTNY 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Course may be repeated up to 10 times for credit. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. BTNY 4830 - Readings in Botany Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Course may be repeated up to 10 times for credit. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. BTNY 4840 - Thesis Readings Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. Course may be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours. BTNY 4850 - Thesis Research Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. Course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours. BTNY 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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 courses. Course may be repeated 5 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours. BTNY 4920 - 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. Prerequisite: BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121, and any specified courses selected by the instructor. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog