Biology Major - Botany Concentration

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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

BI 230 - Plant Kingdom 4 Credits
BI 431 - Plant Physiology 4 Credits
GC 202 - Soils 4 Credits
BI 433 - Boreal Flora 3-4 Credits or *
BI 434 - Plant Ecology 4 Credits

Electives for Botany Concentration 8 Credits

Choose from the following:

BI 234 - Field Mycology 4 Credits
BI 288 - Research in Biology 1-4 Credits **
BI 290 - Seminar: (Insert Biological Discipline) 1 Credits (Plant Sciences)
BI 330 - Applied Plant Science 4 Credits
BI 402 - Microbial Ecology 4 Credits
BI 488 - Advanced Research in Biology 1-4 Credits
BI 433 - Boreal Flora 3-4 Credits or *
BI 434 - Plant Ecology 4 Credits

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.