BOT-BOTANY

BOT 1801 Introduction to Plant Science . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Survey of economically important plants, especially those used for food, lumber, medicines, fibers, dyes, or certain extracts. Special topics discussed include plant propagation, origins of agriculture, genetic engineering, plant management and conservation, folk medicine, tissue culture, and ornamental plants. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)

BOT 2010 General Botany . . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Introduction to the basic concepts which apply to all plants including cell theory, biosynthetic processes, physiological response, development and reproduction, as well as consideration of plant morphology, systematics and evolution. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) Corequisite: BOT 2010L.

BOT 3601 Plant Ecology . . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Terrestrial vegetation will be investigated from three perspectives: geographic distribution, plant communities and individual species ecology. Plant communities of the Southeastern U.S. will receive special emphasis through lectures, an intensive field study, local field work and an optional extended field trip. Several contrasting theories of the plant community will be explored and tested. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Prerequisite: PCB 4043. Corequisite: BOT 3601L.

BOT 4404 Aquatic Botany . . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Morphology, taxonomy, physiology and ecology of aquatic plants, especially freshwater and marine algae. Material and supply fee will be assessed to corresponding laboratory. Corequisite: BOT 4404L.

BOT 4503 Plant Physiology . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Plant processes and their mechanisms. Water absorption, transport and transpiration; stomatal mechanisms; mineral requirements and deficiencies; nitrogen metabolism; sugar translocation; hormonal control of plant responses; photosynthesis; and photoperiodism and flowering. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Prerequisite: BOT 2010 and CHM 2210 strongly recommended.

BOT 4503L Plant Physiology Laboratory . . . . . . 1(0,3,0)
Selected experiments in plant physiology. Material and supply fee will be assessed.  Prerequisite: BOT 4503. Corequisite: BOT 4503.

BOT 4712 Plant Taxonomy and Evolution . . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
An in-depth analysis of the evolutionary origins and taxonomic radiation of land plants will be undertaken from both diagnostic and theoretical perspectives. Local field trips will be required for field collections. Each student will be expected to submit a collection detailing the taxonomic categories and outlining the techniques and tools mastered in the process. A three-day field trip may be offered. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Offered concurrently with BOT 5715; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Corequisite: BOT 4712L.

BOT 5715 Plant Taxonomy and Evolution . . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
An in-depth analysis of the evolutionary origins and taxonomic radiation of land plants will be undertaken from both diagnostic and theoretical perspectives. Local field trips will be required for field collections. Each student will be expected to submit a collection detailing the taxonomic categories and outlining the techniques and tools mastered in the process. A three-day field trip may be offered. Offered concurrently with BOT 4712; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Corequisite: BOT 5715L.