154 Botany Botany Courses NS101. 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, beverages, 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. 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. 104. Elements of Range Management (1) Natural resources management. For students in the field of forestry, range, and wildlife. NS110. General Botany (5) General Education course with emphasis upon form, function and reproduction of flowering plants. One lecture, one quiz section and four hours of independent lab study a week. 111. Supplemental General Botany(2) Course composed of additional prescribed module units to those taken in Botany NS110. Designed for science majors. Prerequisite: Botany NS110 (or current enrollment in Botany NS110). 112. Plant Kingdom (5) Plant kingdom survey emphasizing structure, reproduction and evolution of the major plant groups. Prerequisite: Botany 111. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. NS120. Home and Garden Plants (4) 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, propagating, controlling pests and planting designs. Cannot be taken to fulfill requirements for a major or minor. Four lectures per week. NS140. Environment Appreciation (3) An analysis and definition of life quality pointing out how science and technology affect daily life, including air and water pollution, over-population, 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. NS160. Local Flora (4) Classification and identification of higher plant 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. 211. Field Methods (4) Introduction to equipment and techniques for collecting field data in Botany and related fields. 283. Readings in Botany (1) Cannot be repeated. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Botany Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 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. 295. Elementary Field Botany (2) 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. Examinations will follow the field experience. 301. Indian and Pioneer Uses of Western Plants (4) Use of wild plants by Indians, trappers, and pioneers of the nineteenth century Western frontier. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory each week, plus two field trips. 310. Plant Anatomy (5) The development of tissues and the structure of higher plants. Prerequisites: Botany 111. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 320. Elementary Plant Physiology (5) Physiology, respiration, growth and reproduction of plants. Prerequisites: Botany 111 and five hours of organic chemistry, four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 321. Soils (5) Fundamentals of soils as related to farm, forest, and garden soils, emphasizes soil formation, classification, fertility and management. Prerequisite: Chem 111 or 121 or currently enrolled. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 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 111. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) Methodology of library research including the use of standard sources, indexes and abstracts for scientific reports. Prerequisite: Engl 102 and Botany 111. NS341. Natural Resource Conservation (4) Proper utilization and preservation of forests, soil, wildlife and other resources. Four lectures a week. 345. Plant Ecology (5) Nature and development of plant communities and their relations to the environmental factors controlling them. Prerequisites: Botany 111, 112. Four lectures and one lab a week. 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 111. Three lectures a week. 350. Mycology (5) Structure, taxonomy and physiology of the fungi with emphasis upon forms important in agriculture, industry and medicine. Prerequisites: Botany 111, 112 or Micro 111. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 351. Algology (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. 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 111 and Zool 160 or 211. Botany 112 recommended. NS361. Woody Plants and Man (4) Native and introduced trees and shrubs of the state. Special attention is given to the i-dentification, 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. 362. Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (5) A study of the basic principles and concepts of vascular plant systematics with emphasis on the identification and classification of flowering plants. Prerequisite: Botany 111. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 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 111. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week plus field trips to be arranged. 411. Plant Form and Reproduction (5) The development and reproduction of the Bryophytes and the higher plants. Prerequisites: Botany 111 and 112. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 421. Plant Soil Relations (5) Physiology of plant mineral and water relations. Prerequisites: Botany 111 and Chem 111 or 121. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 480. Individual Research (15) Credit to be arranged. Prerequisite: Botany 498. 155 Chemistry 483. Readings in Botany (1-5) Prerequisites: Two upper division Botany courses. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Botany Department 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 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. 495. Advanced Field Botany (1-5) A concentrated study of the flora of a specific geographical region or an extended, organized field trip under supervision. The course involves extensive pre-and post-trip exercises and evaluation. Prerequisite: At least one upper division Botany course and specified courses selected by the instructor for a specific field trip as indicated in the schedule, and with consent of the instructor.. 498. Research Design (2) A basic course in the design of scientific experiments and the application of the scientific method to same. Prerequisite: Minimum of two upper division Botany classes. 499. Seminar in Botany (1) Literature research and discussion. Prerequisite: Minimum of two upper division Botany courses and Botany 498. Department of Chemistry Chairman: Spencer L. Seager. Location: Science Lab, Room 502M Telephone: 626-6952 Professors: Robert Beishline, Ervin P. Guymon, Helen J. James, Bryant A. Miner, Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Robert B. Smith, H. Stephen Stoker, Garth L. Welch. Assistant Professor: Edward B. Walker. 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 the 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 such students as pre-med, pre-dental, etc., who need a sound chemical background but will not be professional chemists. This non-certified program can be completed in two academic years after the completion of freshman chemistry. A teaching major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education, a departmental minor and a teaching minor are also available. A two-year chemical technician program is also offered. This program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate of skill proficiency, is designed to emphasize skills required for employment as a technician in chemical laboratories. Education The Chemistry curriculum provides a sound foundation in both the facts and principles of chemistry. Physics and mathematics are emphasized since these subjects are essential to an adequate understanding of chemistry. The Chem 111, 112, 113 is a series for students who will take chemistry for one year or less. Chem 121, 122, 123 is the beginning sequence for students majoring in areas which require more than one year of chemistry. A maximum of 15 quarter hours in Chem 111-113 and 121-123 will be accepted toward fulfilling graduation requirements. Professional and Career Outlook A baccalaureate degree in chemistry provides students with a sound foundation for numerous graduate school and professional programs, including: All fields of chemistry, medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, toxicology, chemical engineering and environmental science. In addition, baccalaureate degree chemists possess skills that make them employable in a number of capacities, including: Chemical analysts, lab technicians, quality controllers, clinical chemists, and researchers. Program: Chemistry (ACS Certified) Bachelor Degree General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is required. Chemistry majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or better in major courses. An overall GPA of 2.00 or C 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: Minimum of 62 credit hours in Chemistry courses. Chemistry courses required: Chem 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4),453 (3), 454 (5), 460 (5), 480 (2). Chemistry courses to elect from (3 credit hours): Chem 444 (3), 446 (3), 473 (3), 475 (3). Support courses required: Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213'(5), 320 (5); Phsx 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Fifteen hours of German or 9-15 hours of computer language, or their equivalent, are recommended, but not required.