Botany Major
The botany major is designed to accommodate a wide range of interests and to prepare students for graduate study in a variety of fields. The major consists of a core curriculum, as well as electives in mathematics and the physical and life sciences. Students may opt for the concentration in ethnobotany, which also draws on courses from the social sciences.
Students considering graduate study in botany or other biological sciences should consult with an adviser as early as possible to design an appropriate plan of coursework. Those planning postgraduate training in landscape design or architecture are strongly encouraged to consider a minor in architectural studies or art.
The major consists of a minimum of eleven courses, at least three of which must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Advisers: K. Hardeman, P. Hine, C. Jones, M. Lizarralde, P. Owen, P. Siver, R. Spicer, S. Suriyapperuma
Core Curriculum
All botany majors must take the following courses:
CHM 103 or CHM 107, Students with a concentration in ethnobotany may, with permission of the department, substitute CHM 101
Additional Courses for the Major
Students majoring in botany with the general track must satisfy the following requirements:
Three courses selected from additional offerings in botany or biology, or from the following list:
ES 493 and ES 494 with permission of the department
At least two of the courses chosen from this category must have a laboratory component. Other intermediate or advanced courses in chemistry, environmental studies, mathematics, or physics may be selected with permission of the department.
Additional Courses for the major with ethnobotany concentration
Students majoring in botany with a concentration in ethnobotany must satisfy the following requirements:
Three courses selected from additional offerings in botany, or from the following list: