BOT 4XXX        Medicinal Botany . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010
Pharmacognosy, the knowledge of drugs, grew out of the old herbal remedies passed down by tradition. Plant natural products continue to form the basis of many new therapeutic treatments in modern and alternative medicines. Provides a survey of phytochemicals that have proven useful for improving human health beyond the basic use of plants as a food source. Offered concurrently with BOT 5XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BOT 4374    Plant Developmental Biology . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010.     
Corequisite: BOT 4374L
Examines the succession of changes that occurs in plants as they progress from a simple embryo to a complex mature plant and through senescence. Plant growth, differentiation, organogenesis, morphogenesis, and environmental influences such as light, temperature, and gravity will be explored emphasizing the cellular and molecular events that control developmental processes. The accompanying laboratory features experiments selected to demonstrate and reinforce important principles discussed in lecture. Offered concurrently with BOT 5376; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BOT 4374L       Plant Developmental Biology Laboratory . . . . . (CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010.
Corequisite: BOT 4374
Is designed to accompany BOT 4374. Features experiments that demonstrate and reinforce developmental processes presented in the lecture. Topics include cell division and elongation, phototropism, gravitropism, photoperiodism, seed germination, senesence, and plant tissue culture. Offered concurrently with BOT 5376L; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Material and supply fee will be assessed

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

BOT 4406    Marine Algae . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010; BOT 4503 recommended.     
Corequisite: BOT 4406L
Physiology, ecology, reproduction, and taxonomy of marine algae categorized as phytoplankton, periphyton, and seaweeds. Experimental evidence for effects of sea environment on algal abundance, diversity, distribution, and competition and direct experience with field and lab techniques, data analysis and manuscript writing. Electronic enhancement used. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Offered concurrently with BOT 5407; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

BOT 4503    Plant Physiology . . . . . 4(F)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010 or ZOO 1010.     
Corequisite: BOT 4503L
Examines the basic physiological and biochemical processes that determine and govern plant function. Topics include photosynthesis, mitochondrial metabolism, energetics, transport systems, water relations, cell walls, phytohormones, gene expression, and selected aspects of secondary plant metabolism. The accompanying laboratory features experiments selected to demonstrate and reinforce important principles discussed in lecture. Offered concurrently with BOT 5506; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab

BOT 4712    Plant Taxonomy and Evolution . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
Corequisite: BOT 4712L
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

BOT 4734    Plant Biotechnology . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010.     
Corequisite: BOT 4734L.
Provides students with a foundation in the molecular biology and genetic manipulation of plants. Model plant systems are used to illustrate current concepts and methodologies used in a modern plant biotechnology laboratory. Case studies illustrate commercial applications of products derived from plant biotechnology and introduce students to ethical issues arising from the use of plant biotechnology. The accompanying laboratory provides students with the opportunity to perform basic manipulations required in a plant biotechnology laboratory and reinforces the principles presented in lecture. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Offered concurrently with BOT 5735; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BOT 5XXX        Medicinal Botany . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010
Pharmacognosy, the knowledge of drugs, grew out of the old herbal remedies passed down by tradition. Plant natural products continue to form the basis of many new therapeutic treatments in modern and alternative medicines. Provides a survey of phytochemicals that have proven useful for improving human health beyond the basic use of plants as a food source. Offered concurrently with BOT 4XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BOT 5376    Plant Developmental Biology . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010.     
Corequisite: BOT 5376L
Examines the succession of changes that occurs in plants as they progress from a simple embryo to a complex mature plant and through senescence. Plant growth, differentiation, organogenesis, morphogenesis, and environmental influences such as light, temperature, and gravity will be explored emphasizing the cellular and molecular events that control developmental processes. The accompanying laboratory features experiments selected to demonstrate and reinforce important principles discussed in lecture. Offered concurrently with BOT 4374; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BOT 5376L       Plant Developmental Biology Laboratory . . . . . 1(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010.     
Corequisite: BOT 5376
Is designed to accompany BOT 5376. Features experiments that demonstrate and reinforce developmental processes presented in the lecture. Topics include cell division and elongation, phototropism, gravitropism, photoperiodism, seed germination, senescence, and plant tissue culture. Offered concurrently with BOT 4374L; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Material and supply fee will be assessed

BOT 5407    Marine Algae . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
Corequisite: BOT 5407L
Physiology, ecology, reproduction, and taxonomy of marine algae categorized as phytoplankton, periphyton, and seaweeds. Experimental evidence for effects of sea environment on algal abundance, diversity, distribution, and competition and direct experience with field and lab techniques, data analysis and manuscript writing. Portion electronically enhancement used. Evaluation of scientific literature expected. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Offered concurrently with BOT 4406; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BOT 5506    Plant Physiology . . . . . 4(F)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010 or ZOO 1010.     
Corequisite: BOT 5506L
Examines the basic physiological and biochemical processes that determine and govern plant function. Topics include photosynthesis, mitochondrial metabolism, energetics, transport systems, water relations, cell walls, phytohormones, gene expression, and selected aspects of secondary plant metabolism. The accompanying laboratory features experiments selected to demonstrate and reinforce important principles discussed in lecture. Offered concurrently with BOT 4503; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab

BOT 5715    Plant Taxonomy and Evolution . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
Corequisite: BOT 5715L
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