Natural Sciences Botany 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); Geology 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 (4) Survey of the world production and use of plants economically important to man as crops: lumber, fibers, sugars, grains, fruits, leverages, spices, drugs, pesticides, plant growth substances, etc. Ethnobotany will be emphasized to give the student appreciation for the origin of crops. This class cannot be used to fulfill requirements for a major or a minor. AWS 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 LSI110 General Botany (5) General education course with emphasis upon form, function and reproduction of flowering plants. One lecture, 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 LS140. 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 like insecticides, dehumanization of the environment and discussions dealing with means of coping effectively with environmental health problems at the local, national and international levels. This class cannot be used to fulfill requirements for a major or a minor. AWS 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 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. AWS Su 301. Indian and Pioneer Uses of Western Plants (4) Learn how the Indians, trappers, and pioneers used their knowledge of wild plants to live in the 19th century Western Frontier. Edible, poisonous, medicinal, and other useful wild plants will be discussed. Two field trips will be planned. A S Su 310. Plant Anatomy (5) The development of tissues and 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: Botany 110 and five hours of organic chemistry. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab 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 and management. Prerequisite: Chemistry 111 or 121 or currently enrolled. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. A 322. Plant Propagation and Growth (4) Principles and techniques of plant propagation, including both 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 1976-77 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 be used to fulfill requirments for a major or a minor in Botany.) A W S Su 184 Natural Sciences Chemistry 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 lab a week S 347. Plant Geography (3) Distribution of plant species and communities as affected by past and present climates. Emphasis on factors and problems of distribution. Prerequisite: Botany 110. Three lectures a week. (Offered 1978-79) 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 1978-79 and alternate years.) S 351. Algology (Formerly Phycology) (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 1978-79 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-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Botany 110 and Zoology 160 or 211. Botany 112 recommended. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) W LS361. Woody Plants and Man (4) Native and introduced trees and shrubs of the state. Special attention is given to the identification, culture, and economic importance. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. This class cannot be used to fulfill requirements for a major or a minor. A S Su 362. Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (5) Classification, identification and phylogenetic 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 1978-79 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 Relations (5) Physiology of plant mineral and water relations. Prerequisites: Botany 110 and Chemistry 111 or 121. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. (Offered 1977-78 and alternate years.) S 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 425) 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, structure, modification and behavior of chromosomes and their relationship with genetics and evolutionary phenomena. Prerequisites: Botany 110. Zoology 160. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. (Offered 1978-79 and alternate years.) W 480. Special Problems in Botany Credit to be arranged. AWS 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 specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on 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 350. A 499B. Seminar, Taxonomy and Ecology (1) Prerequisites: Botany 345 or 362. W 499C. Seminar, Physiology and Soil Relations (1) Prerequisites: Botany 320 or 421. S DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Spencer L. Seager, Chairman Professors, Robert R. Beishline, Ervin P. Guymon, Bryant A. Miner, Spencer L. Seager, H. Stephen Stoker, Garth L. Welch; Associate Professors, Helen J. James, Michael R. Slabaugh. Description: The Department of Chemistry is approved and certified by the American Chemical Society. Two options are offered which lead to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in chemistry. The certification option meets all the requirements of the ACS and graduates' names are submitted to the ACS and certified by the department. The non-certified option does not meet the requirements of the ACS and is intended for students who do not plan to do graduate work in chemistry or seek employment as chemists. It is suitable for 185