Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology Major - Botany Concentration


This major and concentration provides an opportunity for a diversified background in botany applicable to a wide range of introductory positions in business and industry, universities and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides preparation for graduate work in botany or related sciences.

A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for graduation in this major, based on all courses within the major. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Biology Core 24 Credits


Other Required Courses 19-20 Credits


See Biology Major  for complete list of required courses.

Botany Concentration 23-24 Credits


Core Courses for Botany Concentration 15-16 Credits

Electives for Botany Concentration 8 Credits

Choose from the following:

Notes:


*Choose the other course than the one taken in the Core Botany Concentration list.

**Topic must be related to plants, fungi, algae or plant-microbe interactions.

This major does not require a minor.