Botany

School/College: L&S


Field of Study

The study of plants, including plant structure (anatomy and morphology), ecology, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and taxonomy.

Possible Careers

Research or technical positions at universities, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, or seed and nursery companies; museum curator of regional flora; nature interpreter at a state or national park; positions in the forest service and Department of Natural Resources.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

  • Botany Club.
  • Directed or Independent Study or Senior Thesis Research is required of all majors. Through research opportunities with faculty members, students can acquire skills in current techniques and will be well prepared for graduate school.

Selected Required Courses

Intro Biology:
Botany 130 (Zoology 101-102 recommended)
Calculus:
Recommended
General Chemistry:
Chem 103-104; or Chem 109
Organic Chemistry:
Chem 341; or Chem 343
Physics:
One semester, not Physics 107 or 109

Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year

Fall
Chem 103 or 109
Math
Spring
Chem 104
Botany 130

Advisor

Departmental Office