DESCRIPTIONS BSC 2930 The Biological Sciences: Special Topics. F, S. Credits: 2; Prereq: One semester of Biological Sciences or equivalent. Topics and problems for individual and small group investigations; techniques of research, documentation, reports, critiques. Particularly relevant topics may form the nucleus for concentration during any one semester and the subject may change with change of instructor or semester. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1992-93 Jones, D.A., Chair; Aldrich, H.C.t; Anthony, D.S.*; Bowes, G.E.; Davis, J.S.; Dilcher, D.t; Ewel, J.J.; Gordon, D.R.; Griffin, D.G.; Griffith, M.M.*; Harmon, A.C.; Judd, W.S.; Lucansky, T.W.; Manchester, S.T.t; Mullins, J.T.; Putz, F.E.; Shanor, L.*; Smith, R.C.; Sternm, W.L; Vasil, I.K.t; Ward, D.B.; Williams, K.; Williams, N.H.+ *Emeritus tCourtesy appointment Undergraduate Coordinator: T.W. Lucansky Graduate Coordinator: J.T. Mullins Office: Bartram 220 (392-1175) THE MAJOR: Students planning a major in botany, either in the College of Agriculture or in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, should consult the undergraduate coordinator as early as possible. The major in botany shall consist of not less than 24 credits, each with a grade of C or better, including BOT 2010 together with either ZOO 3203 or ZOO 3303, or take BSC 2010-2010L and BSC 2011-2011L (or acceptable equivalent), BOT 2011, PCB 3043-3043L, BOT 3503- 3503L, BOT 3303 or BOT 5225, and BOT 2710 or BOT 3153 or BOT 5725. The remaining hours of electives for the major will be chosen to meet the particular interests of the students for specialization in botany. Courses are to be selected from among the following: BOT 2710, BOT 2800, BSC 3113, BOT 3303, BOT 4053, BOT 4905, PCB 5046, BOT 5115, BOT 5225, BOT 5405, BOT 5485, BOT 5505, BOT 5625, BOT 5646, PLP 5656, BOT 5685, BOT 5695, and BOT 5725. Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings. Majors are also required to present credit with a grade of C or better for: a course in genetics (AGR 3303 or PCB 3063), a year of general chemistry (CHM 2040, 2041 and 2045L, and 2046 and 2046L or CHM 2045 and 2045L, 2046 and 2046L), a course in organic chemistry (CHM 3200-3200L or CHM 3210, 3211, 3211L), a year of college physics or equivalent (PHY 2004-2005 or PHY 3053-3054 with accompanying labs), MAC 3233 or MAC 3311. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in the courses required for the depart- mental major. Those who are planning to pursue graduate study should include in their program one or two years of a foreign language. For other degree requirements and programs, see Agriculture, Lower Division; Botany; Agriculture, Upper Division; B.S. in Biology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. HONORS: To be eligible for honors in Botany, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in upper division courses. Students working for high or highest honors in Botany will be expected to enroll in BOT 4905 for 1 or 2 semesters, respectfully, and produce a thesis based upon independent research. Students must carry out research under the direction of Botany faculty members and prepare a thesis based on the research, which is to be submitted to, and approved by, the student's research adviser and the Honors Office. Approval to undertake honors work must be secured from the undergraduate coordi- nator and the Honors Office prior to the first registra- tion for BOT 4905. THE MINOR: To qualify as having a minor in Botany a student needs a minimum of 15 semester hours of course work, earned with a grade of C or bet- ter. At least three courses (none of which may be indi- vidual work) of no fewer than three credits each must be at the 3000 level or higher. Of the total credits requried, no more than three may be individual work The undergraduate coordinator has further information. OVERSEAS STUDY: Students interested in study abroad should consult with a department advis- er or the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Tigert. GENERAL EDUCATION: Seven Botany courses are authorized for general education. Those recom- mended for non-science majors (without prerequisites) are: Introductory Botany (BOT 2010), Practical Plant Taxonomy (BOT 2710), and Plants in Human Affairs (BOT 2800). Other available courses (with prerequi- sites) are BOT 2011, BOT 3153, BOT 3303, PCB 3043- 3043L. Biochemistry BCH 3023 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry. F. Credits: 4; Prereq: CHM 2041. Elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry for students in the agricultural technical curricula, This is a terminal course and is not part of any sequence of courses in the Department of Chemistry. (B) Botany BOT 2010C Introductory Botany. F, SS. Credits: 3 Structures and functions of cells, tissues, and organs of flowering plants. Students with credit in APB 2150 or equivalent or BSC 2010 may not register for credit in this course, but should take BOT 2011. (B) BOT 2011C Plant Diversity. S, SS ('93). Credits: 4; Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010C or APB 2150 or equivalent. Survey of major plant groups with regard to structure, life histories and classification, and accompanied by a laboratory showing the diversity of plants in the world. (B) BOT 2710 Practical Plant Taxonomy. F. Credits: 3 An introductory course in plant taxonomy, including consideration of principles of systematic botany, nomenclature and classification, but emphasizing identification. A student completing this course should be able to identify the common ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms, and flowering plants of field and garden. (B) BOT 2800C Plants in Human Affairs. F, S. Credits: 3 The role of plants in the development of civilization, and the influence of plants on world history, politics, economics, and culture. A survey of useful and harm- ful plants and plant products. (B) BOT 3153C Local Flora. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: BSC 2010C or equivalent. Laboratory observation of the gross features of vascu- lar plants and practice in the use of keys to identify plants. Elementary ecology of principal types of plant communities in northern Florida. Field trips. (B) BOT 3303C Introductory Vascular Plant Morphology. SS ('94). Credits: 3; Prereq: BOT 2011C or equivalent. Comparative study of vascular plants with the salient morphological and anatomical features of each group being noted. Consideration is given to the origin of land plants, primitive vascular plants, and the evolu- tion of plant organs. (B) BOT 3503 Introductory Plant Physiology. S. Credits: 4; Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010-2012C or APB 2150 and APB 2152L. CHM 2046C. Coreq: BOT 3503L (or laboratory may be taken in subsequent term). The chemical organization, cellular organization, metabolism, nutrition, and growth of the higher plants. BOT 3503L Introductory Plant Physiology Laboratory. S, SS. Credits: 2; Coreq: BOT 3503. Laboratory experiments to accompany BOT 3503. BOT 4053 Practical Experience in Teaching Botany. F, S, SS. Credits: 2; Prereq: senior status with recommenda- tions from two faculty members, including the course instructor. May be repeated with change of content or course up to a maximum of 4 credits. Participation in teaching lower division botany cours- es with practical experience in instructional proce- dures, testing and grading, course and laboratory preparation, and laboratory assistance. BOT 4905 Individual Studies in Botany. F, S, SS. Credits: 2 to 4; Prereq: at least eight hours of botany. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of4 credits. Qualified students and an instructor choose a particu- lar problem for study. Introductory Biology BSC 3113 History of Modem Botany. S. Credits: 2; Prereq: basic knowledge of elementary botanical or biological science. Early history of botany as a science, from ancient Greek times through the 18th century; emphasis on botany as an intellectual and cultural pursuit. (H) Process Biology PCB 3043 Introduction to Ecology. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: introductory college biology; Coreq: 3043L. Basic principles of ecology as they apply to environ- mental problems, including major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Florida. (B) PCB 3043L Introduction to Ecology Laboratory. F. Credits: 1; Coreq: PCB 3043. Laboratory to accompany PBC 3043. Ecosystem pro- cesses, community structure, populations, modeling. (B) GRADUATE COURSES Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1992-93 Chang, W.P., Director; Brown, B.H., Jr.; Coble, R.J.; Coulter, C.; Cox, R.E.; Crosland, R.E., Adviser; Edwards, W.R.; Eppes, B.G; Furman, R.A.; Grim, C., Jr.; Issa, R.R.; Johnson, R.B.; Gunby, W.R.; Holland, H.F.; Kibert, C.J., Adviser; Kone, D.L., Adviser; Liou, F.S.; Martin, J.W.; Oppenheim, P.; Adviser; Shanker, A.; Stroh, R.C.; Tenah, K.A.; Wetherington, L.E., Adviser. BCN 1210 Construction Materials. F, S, SS. Credits: 3 Sources, properties and uses of construction materials. tt Grading is on S-U basis only.