UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2001–2002
 Brigham Young University
Back Botany and Range Science

   

Bruce A. Roundy, Chair
401 WIDB, PO Box 25129, (801) 378-2582

College of Biology and Agriculture Advisement Center
380 WIDB, PO Box 25189, (801) 378-3042

Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the Department of Botany and Range Science are open enrollment.

The Discipline

Plants play a crucial role in the maintenance of life on this planet. The programs in the Department of Botany and Range Science address the historical, current, and future importance of plants in three broad areas: botany, conservation biology, and education.

Career Opportunities

Botany includes biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, morphology, systematics, and ecology. Traditional fields are combined with recent areas of specialization that qualify students for a wide range of careers in the study, culture, and utilization of plants. Graduates find employment with private industry, state, and federal agencies and are well prepared for graduate programs.

Conservation biology deals with the protection, maintenance, and restoration of biodiversity on earth through study of plants and the animals with which they interact, as well as the processes of global change that affect their populations. The broad approach of the conservation biology program prepares students for employment in governmental and private agencies charged with managing our human environment, watersheds, wildlife populations, rangelands, wetlands, forests, deserts, coastlines, seas, and other critical natural resources. In addition, this program prepares students for postgraduate training in conservation biology, wildlife, ecology, evolutionary biology, systematics, and range science.

The Biological Science Education Program reaffirms our commitment to provide rewarding courses for students in general education, honors, and science education. Faculty and students are involved in the development of excellent curricula, laboratory, and field experiences to enhance the appreciation and understanding of biotic systems by all students and to provide excellent training for future teachers.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Botany
BS Conservation Biology
BS Plant Genetics and Breeding
BS Range Science
    Emphases:
    Production-Agribusiness
    Rangeland Ecology
BS Wildlife and Range Resources
BS Biology Composite Teaching
Minors Botany
Conservation Biology
Range Science

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Note: For the molecular biology program see the Molecular Biology section of this catalog.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Biological Science Education
MS Botany
MS Molecular Biology (collegewide interdisciplinary degree)
MS Range Science
MS Wildlife and Range Resources
PhD Botany
PhD Molecular Biology (collegewide interdisciplinary degree)
PhD Wildlife and Range Resources

For more information see the BYU 2001–2002 Graduate Catalog.



BS Botany (53-56 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany or range science course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Complete the following:
    AgHrt 282, 283.
    Biol 100 (section 150), 371, 372.
    Botny 125, 210, 321, 331, 332, 350, 351, 373, 374, 440, 475, 491.

  3. Complete one course from the following:
    Math 119.
    Phscs 101.

  4. Complete one course from the following:
    Stat 221, 510.

  5. Complete one of the following options:
    Either Chem 101, 103, 152
    Or Chem 105, 106, 107.

Recommended Courses

Botny 205, 407, 480, 485, 500.
Chem 481.
Mcbio 221, 222.
Range 455.

Recommended Courses for Graduate School and Premedical/Predental Preparation

Botany majors may be interested in attending medical school. Those seeking acceptance to professional schools should complete the following:

Chem 351, 352, 353 (preceded by 105, 106, 107).
Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.
Zool 260; 355 or 460; 380.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Conservation Biology (61–62 hours*)

The conservation biology degree is designed to provide students with a broad scientific background in preparation for a career in conservation fields. Graduates will be equipped to deal with the issues and problems of sustainable resource usage, conservation of endangered biota, long-term preservation of biodiversity, development and preservation of natural resources, and management and conservation of ecosystems. Students are also prepared for employment with state wildlife agencies as well as a number of federal and international agencies. Recommendations for specific career-track preparation follow the major requirements.

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany, range science, or zoology course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Complete the following:
    Biol 371, 372.
    Botny 105, 210, 400.
    Botny-Zool 350, 351, 407, 475.
    Zool 101, 102, 204, 338.

  3. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 152.

  4. Complete the following:
    Math 119.
    Stat 221.

  5. Complete one course from the following:
    Botny 440.
    Chem 281.
    Zool 460.

  6. Complete an additional 8 hours in botany, range science, or zoology courses, 300-level or above. A maximum of 2 hours may be from the following:
    Botny 492R, 498R.
    Range 498R.
    Zool 447R or 591R.

    Credit will not be accepted for the following:

    Botny 399R, 491R, 590R.
    Range 399R.
    Zool 329, 339, 429, 439, 499.

Graduate School Preparation

Additional career opportunities exist for those who have a master’s degree. The following course substitutions will strengthen your application to a graduate program:
Chem 351, 352, 353 rather than 152.
Phscs 105, 106.
Stat 336.
Zool 373.

Federal Register Requirements

The federal register requirements for botany or zoology can be met by registering under botany or zoology listings respectively when taking the core courses. The major fills the ecology requirements for the Federal Register.

GIS Applications

Students interested in GIS applications should consider a minor in geographic information systems (18–21 hours). See Geography Department for details.

Natural Resource Policy

Students interested in natural resource policy should consider a minor in public policy (18 hours). See Political Science Department for details.

Wildlife Biology

Students interested in working with wildlife should consult the wildlife and range resources degree. The conservation biology degree can be used to qualify as a wildlife biologist if supplemented by the courses listed below. Part of these hours can be included in the 8 hours of electives. Students completing these courses will meet the Federal Register requirements for wildlife biologists.
    Complete the following:

    Complete one course from the following:

    Complete two courses from the following:

    Complete one course from the following:

Wildlife Society Certification

Wildlife Society Certification has additional requirements that must be fulfilled if certification is desired. The following are the recommended courses for filling these requirements:

    Physical Science 1: complete the following:
    Either Chem 152**.
    Or Chem 351, 352, 353.

    Physical Science 2: complete one or two courses from the following:

    AgHrt 282.
    Geol 101, 111.
    Phscs 105 and 106.
    PhyS 100.

    Quantitative 2: complete one course from the following:

    AgHrt 240.
    Botny 551.
    CS 130, 142.

    Communications: complete 6 hours from the following:

    Comms 150, 307, 310, 495R.

    Policy, Administration, and Law: complete one course from the following:

    Pl Sc 536, 539R.

    Humanities and Social Sciences: complete the following:

    Econ 240.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

**These courses meet part of the requirements for the conservation degree.



BS Plant Genetics and Breeding (59 hours*)

The plant genetics and breeding program focuses on the principles of genetics and applied aspects of plant genetic improvement. Students in this option take a variety of courses in both basic and applied biological sciences and gain firsthand experience in plant molecular biology, breeding, and genetics, including procedures in the greenhouse and field. This major will prepare students for employment following completion of the BS degree or for graduate studies in plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany or range science course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Complete the following core courses:
    AgHrt 282, 459.
    Biol 100 (section 150), 371, 372.
    Botny 125, 373, 374, 440, 475, 485

  3. Complete the following supporting courses:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352.
    Math 119.

  4. Complete 12 hours from the following:
    AgHrt 205, 283, 302, 305, 331, 361, 433, 490, 514, 540.
    AgHrt–Botny 559.
    Biol 150 (or Botny 350).
    Botny 210, 321, 332, 480, 574.
    Chem 353, 481.
    Mcbio 441, 442.

Recommended Courses

Chem 223.
Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Range Science: Production-Agribusiness Emphasis (73–75 hours*)

This emphasis not only includes basic range science courses but also expands training into production agriculture and agribusiness. Additional courses are taken in animal production, forages, and agricultural economics. Besides meeting the requirements of the federal range conservationist and soil conservationist positions, the courses prepare for private-sector careers in ranching, agricultural services, and consulting.

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany or range science course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Complete the following:
    Range 191, 215, 330, 351, 354, 455, 466, 470.
    AgHrt 282, 283, 303.
    AVS 206.
    Biol 100.
    Botny 440.

  3. Complete one course from the following:
    BusM 371R, 380, 382.

  4. Complete the following:
    Math 110 (or equivalent).
    Engl 316.
    Stat 221.

  5. Complete the following:
    Chem 101, 152.

  6. Natural resources electives: Complete three of the following courses or course combinations:
    Range 225, 469, 561.
    Econ 211.
    AgHrt 441 and RMYL 425 (must take both to fill one course).

  7. Complete the following:
    Acc 200.
    BusM 300.
    Econ 110.
    OrgB 320.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Range Science: Rangeland Ecology Emphasis (57-63 hours*)

This emphasis provides the broad ecological background and natural resource training necessary for the multiple-use management of range and related wildlands. Students are trained to manage livestock and big game grazing and correlate this with watershed, timber, recreation, and energy resources in the federal, state, and private sector. Students are not only highly qualified for federal range conservationist and ecologist positions but also for related state and private employment.

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany or range science course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Complete the following:
    AgHrt 282, 283.
    Biol 276.
    Botny 210, 440, 475.
    Range 215, 330, 351, 354, 455, 466, 470.

  3. Complete one of the following courses:
    Chem 101, 105.

  4. Complete three courses from the following:
    Botny 400, 407, 500, 515, 551, 552.
    Range 225, 469, 561, 565, 568.

  5. Complete four courses from one of the following disciplines:
    Restoration Ecology/Soils:
    AgHrt 303, 305, 361, 407, 511, 514, 520, 560.
    Archaeology:
    Anthr 110, 215, 350, 454R, 455R, 510, 530.
    Botany:
    Botny 205, 321, 331, 332, 405, 554.
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS):
    Geog 112, 212, 312, 313, 412, 518R, 519.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Wildlife and Range Resources (74–76 hours*)

This emphasis satisfies the requirements of the Federal Register in three professional areas: wildlife biology, range conservation, and soil conservation. It prepares students for eventual professional affiliations with state wildlife agencies as well as a number of federal agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Park Service. Graduates are well prepared to deal with complex issues involving wildlife management, range management, and the overall conservation of natural resources. Students are also prepared for graduate programs.

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany or range science course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Complete the following:
    AgHrt 282, 283.
    Biol 276.
    Botny 210, 400, 440.
    Range 191, 215, 225, 330, 455, 505.
    Zool 204, 446, 447, 475.

  3. Complete the following:
    Either Botny/Zool 350, 351.
    Or Range 351, 354.

  4. Complete the following:
    Chem 101, 103, 152.

  5. Complete one of the following tracks:
      Wildlife and Range Ecology:
        AgHrt 303.
        AVS 206.
        Range 466, 469, 470, 561.

      Wildlife Ecology:

        Range 565.
        Zool 407, 446, 447, 457.
        Complete one course from the following:
        Comm 150, 307, 310.

      Riparian and Wetlands Ecology:

        AgHrt 303.
        Botny 407.
        Geol 111.
        Range 560, 561.
        Complete one course from the following:
          AgHrt 402.
          Zool 312, 443, 537.

Recommended Courses for Premedical/Predental Students

Wildlife and range resources majors may be interested in attending medical school. Those seeking acceptance to professional schools should complete the following:

Chem 351, 352, 353 (preceded by 105, 106, 107).
Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.
Zool 260; 355 or 460; 380.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Biology Composite Teaching (97-101 hours,* including licensure hours)

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany or range science course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Complete the following:
    Biol 100 (section 150), 276.
    Botny 105, 125, 205, 475.
    Zool 204, 350, 355, 493.

  3. Complete one of the following options:
    Either Chem 101, 152, 281
    Or Chem 105, 106, 107, 351.

  4. Complete the following:
    Geol 101.
    Math 110 (or equivalent).
    Phscs 105, 106.

  5. Complete the following (botany track):
    Botny 210, 440, 491.
    Mcbio 221, 222.
    Zool 344.

  6. Complete one of the following options:
    Either Zool 338.
    Or RelC 491, 492 (BioAg sections).

  7. Complete the Professional Education Component (28–29 hours): see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for licensure requirements.

Recommended Courses

AgHrt 282, 283.
Botny 321, 480, 527.
Geol 103, 111, 112.
Math 111, 119.
Mcbio 311.
Range 225, 565.
Zool 134, 312, 317, 330, 380, 443, 445, 446, 447, 460.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Botany (18 hours*)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete 18 hours in plant science and/or genetics courses. Recommended courses are Botny 105, 440. Biol 371, 372 are accepted.

  2. No more than one class may overlap with a designated major.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Conservation Biology (17-20 hours*)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete one of the following options:
    Either Biol 100.
    Or Zool 101, 102.

  2. Complete one course from the following:
    Botny 105, 210.
    Zool 204.

  3. Complete one of the following options:
    Either Biol 276.
    Or Biol 371, 372.

  4. Complete the following:
    Botny-Zool 350, 407, 475.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Range Science (15 hours)

Minor Requirements

Complete 15 hours from the following:

Botny 210.
Range 215, 225, 330, 351, 354, 455, 466, 469, 561, 565.



Botany (Botny)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

105. Plants Through the Ages. (3:3:0) F, W Independent Study also. Prerequisite: Biol 100 or equivalent.

Comparative and evolutionary investigation of the origin and development of plants.

125. Plant Science. (2:2:0) F, W Prerequisite: Biol 100 (section 150).

Fundamentals of systematics, morphology, anatomy, physiology, and ecology.

205. Field Botany. (3:2:4) F, Sp

Common trees and shrubs and their uses.

210. Plant Classification. (3:2:3) W, Sp Prerequisite: Biol 100 (section 150), Botany 125, or equivalents.

General principles of taxonomy and how to best use manuals, emphasizing classification of temperate flora.

321. Plant Anatomy. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Biol 100 (section 150), Botny 125, or equivalents.

Structure of vascular plants' cells, tissues, and organs.

331. Algae, Bryophytes, and Fungi. (3:2:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: Botny 125.

Structures, life histories, and relationships of algae, bryophytes, and fungi.

332. Vascular Plant Morphology. (2:1.5:1.5) W Prerequisite: Botny 125.

Vegetative and reproductive structures of plants, life histories, evolutionary trends, and basis for assumed phylogenetic relationships.

350. (Botny-Zool) Ecology. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Zool 204 or Botny 105 or 210; Math 110 or equivalent.

Principles and theory of plant and animal ecology. Analyzing distribution and abundance of life on earth.

351. (Botny-Zool) Ecology Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or concurrent enrollment.

Introduction to major ecological concepts through field or laboratory exercises, emphasizing appropriate methods for measuring variation under field conditions. Field trips required.

373. Cell and Molecular Biology. (3:3:1) W Prerequisite: Biol 371, 372.

Molecular biology, structure, and function of plant cells.

374. Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: Botny 373 or concurrent enrollment.

Laboratory investigation of molecular biology, structure, and function of plant cells.

399R. (Botny-Range) Academic Internship. (1–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: supervisor's consent.

On-the-job experience and education.

400. Natural Resources Ecology and Policy. (3:3:0) F

Extent, use, and abuse of global natural resources, including significant national and international laws and policies that affect natural resource issues.

405. Ethics in Conservation Biology and Ecology. (2:2:0) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 150 or equivalent.

Historical and philosophical basis for a conservation ethic.

407. (Botny-Zool) Principles of Conservation Biology and Ecology. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Zool 101, 102, 204; Botny-Zool 350 or Range 354.

Scientific principles of conservation, applications of population genetic, phylogenetic, and ecological theory to preservation of biological diversity; developing sustainable ecological systems compatible with human resource use.

440. Plant Physiology. (4:3:3) F, W Prerequisite: GE Biological Science requirement; college chemistry. Recommended: Chem 281; or 351, 352.

Photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, mineral nutrition, growth of flowering plants.

459. (Botny-AgHrt) Plant Breeding. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Biol 276 or 372.

Genetics and methods of plant breeding related to improving agronomic and horticultural crops.

469. (Botny-Range) Forest Management and Ecology. (3:2:2) F even yr.

Managing forest properties, emphasizing timber production. Field trips.

475. (Botny-Zool) Evolutionary Science. (3:3:0) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: Botny 210 or Zool 204; Botny 150 or Botny-Zool 350; Biol 371, 372; Zool 276; or instructor's consent.

Observed organic change and apparent history of life on earth. Comparing study methods, interpreting data, evaluating evidence.

480. Plant Pathology. (3:2:3) F odd yr.

Important plant diseases—their identification, causes, and methods of control.

485. (Botny-AgHrt) Plant Biotechnology. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Botny 125; Botny-Zool 350; AgHrt-Botny 459; or equivalents or instructor's consent.

Introduction to methodology of modern plant biotechnology.

491. Senior Seminar. (2:2:0) W

Synthesis of major areas of botanical knowledge.

492R. Undergraduate Research Participation. (1–18:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: senior standing and supervisor's consent.

Independent student research under faculty supervision.

498R. Special Problems. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: supervisor's consent.

Multiple titles include: Genetics, Morphology, Ecology, Mycology, Medical Botany.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

500. (Botny-Range) Physiological and Chemical Ecology. (3:3:0) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Botny 125; Botny-Zool 350; or equivalents or instructor's consent.

Ecophysiological response of plants to their environment.

507. International Issues in Conservation Biology. (3:3:1) W

International environmental problems, major degradational threats, and options for preservation. Environmental, political, and social costs and benefits of development in underdeveloped countries.

510. Advanced Taxonomy. (3:2:3) F on dem. Prerequisite: Botny 210 or instructor's consent.

Review of taxonomic literature and research methods. One three-day field trip arranged.

512. Angiosperm Phylogeny. (3:2:2) F Prerequisite: Botny 210 or equivalent.

Description, classification, phylogeny, and geographic distribution of flowering plant families.

515. (Botny-Range) Agrostology: Taxonomy and Ecology of Grasses. (3:2:4) W even yr. Prerequisite: Botny 210.

Classification and ecology of grasses, emphasizing important forage species.

520. Ethnobotany. (3:2:3) F even yr.

Plant use by diverse human cultures. Integration of current anthropological and botanical literature, emphasizing ethnotaxonomies, survival strategies, and ethnomedicine.

521. Ethnobotany Practicum. (1–5:Arr.:Arr.) On dem. Prerequisite: Botny 520.

Ethnobotanical research. May require field trip outside continental U.S. Emphasizes participant observation, interviewing techniques, documentary video and film, botanical collecting techniques, and chemical extraction.

522. Biological Instrumentation. (2:2:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: graduate status or instructor's consent.

Theory and application of research instruments to biological problems.

523. Biological Instrumentation Laboratory. (2:0:6) W even yr. Prerequisite: Botny 522 or concurrent enrollment.

Operating research instruments.

524. Plant Reproductive Ecology. (3:2:3) Sp even yr. Prerequisite: Botny 125; Botny-Zool 350; or equivalents.

Plant reproductive ecological theory, floral structure, gender distribution, pollen transfer, seed dispersal, and reproductive success in plants.

525. Plant Development. (3:3:0) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Botny 373 or equivalent.

Molecular and genetic interactions in plant development.

527. (Botny-Range) Wildland Shrubs. (3:2:3) Sp odd yr.

Taxonomy and ecology of wildland shrubs. Field trip required.

530. Scanning Electron Optics. (3:2:4) F, W Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Theoretical and practical scanning electron microscopy of biological, physical science, and engineering samples, emphasizing practical applications.

531. Transmission Electron Optics. (3:2:4) F Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Theoretical and practical transmission electron microscopy of biological, physical science, and engineering samples, emphasizing practical applications.

534. Lichenology. (3:2:3) W odd yr.

Detailed study of lichens, including classification, morphology, and ecology. Field trip required.

539. Paleobotany. (3:2:3) On dem. Prerequisite: Botny 105, Geol 103.

Morphology and relationships of fossil plants.

540R. Advanced Topics in Plant Physiology. (3:3:0 ea.) W on dem. Prerequisite: Botny 440 or instructor's consent.

550. Plant Geography. (3:2:3) On dem.

Distribution of plant species and communities in light of present and past climates.

551. (Botny-Range-Zool) Quantitative Ecology. (3:2:3) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or equivalent; Stat 221, 510, or concurrent enrollment.

Practical quantitative methods necessary for ecological data analysis.

552. (Botny-Range) Terrestrial and Rangeland Ecosystems. (4:3:2) F even yr. Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or equivalent; Stat 221 or 510.

Biotic communities of the earth; population dynamics; reproductive, life-form, and longevity patterns; species interactions; structure, dynamics, and evolution of communities.

554. Population and Conservation Biology. (3:3:0) F even yr. Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or equivalent.

Analysis of populations in natural settings; theoretical and practical strategies for conserving endangered biota and preserving biodiversity.

559. (Botny-AgHrt) Advanced Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. (3:3:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 371, 372; Botny-AgHrt 459; or equivalent. Recommended: Botny-AgHrt 485 or equivalent.

Genetics and methods of plant breeding and biotechnology related to improving agronomic and horticultural crops.

561. (Botny-Range) Watershed Management. (3:2:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: Range 354, Botny 350; or equivalents.

Water-producing characteristics of forests and rangelands, emphasizing laboratory and field studies of soil and vegetation.

565. (Botny-Range) Wildlife Behavioral Ecology. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Biol 100, Range 354, Botny-Zool 350; or equivalents.

Integration of the principles of ethology, sociobiology, and behavioral ecology using examples from wildlife and livestock. Behavioral sampling methods stressed. Field trip required.

568. (Botny-Range) Restoration Ecology. (3:3;0) W odd yr. Recommended: AgHrt 282, Range 354, 466, Botny 350; or equivalents.

Nature of ecosystem disturbance and plant succession. The developing science and practice of ecological restoration. Case studies of upland and riparian restoration. Field trips required.

573. (Botny-AgHrt) Plant Cytogenetics. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 371, 372; Botny 373; AgHrt-Botny 559; or equivalent.

Plant chromosome morphology and structure, polyploidy, aneuploidy, replication and endoreduplication, classical and molecular cytogenetic analytical methods, chromosome evolution, and chromosome engineering.

574. (Botny-AVS) Introduction to Population Genetics. (3:3:0) F odd yr. Prerequisite: introductory courses in genetics and statistics.

Quantitative study of factors influencing changes in gene frequencies in natural and domestic animal and plant populations.

598R. Directed Readings. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea) F, W

Historical and contemporary literature.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2001–2002 Graduate Catalog.



Range Science (Range)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

191. Introduction to Wildlife, Range, and Other Applied Fields of Ecology. (1:1:0) F

Professions and curricula are discussed to help students select their individual specialization.

215. Principles of Range Management. (3:3:0) W

Overview of rangeland resources and general principles, including rangeland classification, multiple use management, natural resource policy, and grazing management.

225. Principles of Wildlife Science and Ecology. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Biol 100.

Managing wildlife, habitat ecology, and natural resources with the intent to preserve species and biotic diversity.

330. (Range-AgHrt) Range and Pasture Plant Ecology. (3:3:3) W

Identification, characteristics, phenology, distribution, site adaptation, forage value, and response to management of significant range and pasture plants.

347. (Range-AgHrt-AVS) Environmental and Agricultural Law. (2:2:0) W

Legal matters that affect agriculture and the environment, including torts, contracts, water, and real property.

351. Range Ecology Laboratory. (1:0:3) F Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in Range 354.

Introduction to major ecological concepts through field or laboratory exercises, emphasizing appropriate methods for measuring variation under field conditions. Field trips and one major paper required.

354. Range Ecology. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Biol 100 and concurrent registration in Range 351.

Principles and theory of plant and animal ecology. Analyzing distribution and abundance of life on earth.

399R. (Range-Botny) Academic Internship. (1–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: supervisor approval.

On-the-job experience and education.

455. Range Inventories and Analysis. (3:2:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: Stat 221 or equivalent; Range 354 or equivalent; Engl 316.

Range site, suitability, condition and trend, production, availability, utilization, and other measurements on range lands. Field trip required.

466. (Range-AgHrt) Rangeland Vegetation Improvement. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Recommended: Range 330, 354.

Habitat improvement for domestic and wild animals. Plant control by mechanical equipment, herbicides, and prescribed fire. Revegetation and reclamation of disturbed lands. Field trips required.

469. (Range-Botny) Forest Management and Ecology. (3:2:2) F even yr.

Managing forest properties, emphasizing timber production. Field trips.

470. Natural Resource Planning and Geographical Information Systems. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Range 215, 225, 351, 354.

Development of a multiple-use natural resource plan for watershed, forestry, recreation, and wildlife and livestock grazing, using GIS for data acquisition in wildland settings.

498R. Special Problems. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: supervisor approval.

Selected range topics; includes wildlife, range management, and plant identification 1, 2, 3, and 4.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

500. (Range-Botny) Physiological and Chemical Ecology. (3:3:0) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Botny 125; Botny-Zool 350; or equivalents or instructor's consent.

Ecophysiological response of plants to their environment.

505. Wildlife Law Enforcement. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Biol 100 or equivalent.

Current and historical principles of federal and state wildlife law enforcement, case development, evidence, evaluation, human rights, and testimony.

515. (Range-Botny) Agrostology: Taxonomy and Ecology of Grasses. (3:2:4) W even yr. Prerequisite: Botny 210.

Classification and ecology of grasses, emphasizing important forage species.

527. (Range-Botny) Wildland Shrubs. (3:2:3) Sp odd yr.

Taxonomy and ecology of wildland shrubs. Field trip required.

551. (Range-Botny-Zool) Quantitative Ecology. (3:2:3) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or equivalent; Stat 221, 510, or concurrent enrollment.

Practical quantitative methods necessary for ecological data analysis.

552. (Range-Botny) Terrestrial and Rangeland Ecosystems. (4:3:2) F even yr. Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or equivalent; Stat 221 or 510.

Biotic communities of the earth; population dynamics; reproductive, life-form, and longevity patterns; species interactions; structure, dynamics, and evolution of communities.

560. Wildlife and Wetlands Ecology and Management. (3:3:1) W even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 100, Botny 210, Range 225; Range 354 or Botny 350; or equivalents.

Characterization and interactions of wildlife and plant populations in typical wetlands. Emphasizes ecological functions, maintaining biodiversity, and restoring degraded systems. Field trips required.

561. (Range-Botny) Watershed Management. (3:2:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: Range 354, Botny 350; or equivalent.

Water-producing characteristics of forest and rangelands, emphasizing laboratory and field studies of soil and vegetation.

565. (Range-Botny) Wildlife Behavioral Ecology. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Biol 100, Range 354, Botny-Zool 350; or equivalents.

Integration of the principles of ethology, sociobiology, and behavioral ecology using examples from wildlife and livestock. Behavioral sampling methods stressed. Field trip required.

568. (Range-Botny) Restoration Ecology. (3:3:0) W odd yr. Recommended: AgHrt 282; Range 354, 466, Botny 350; or equivalents.

Nature of ecosystem disturbance and plant succession. The developing science and practice of ecological restoration. Case studies of upland and riparian restoration. Field trips required.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2001–2002 Graduate Catalog.



Botany and Range Faculty

Professors

Atwood, N. Duane (1995) BS, Weber State U., 1967; MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1969, 1971.

Brotherson, Jack D. (1969) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1967; PhD, Iowa State U. of Science and Technology, 1969.

Cates, Rex G. (1985) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1965, 1968; PhD, U. of Washington, 1971.

Flinders, Jerran T. (1976) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1967, 1968; PhD, Colorado State U., 1971.

Hess, Wilford M. (1962) BS, Brigham Young U., 1957; MS, PhD, Oregon State U., 1960, 1962.

Hooper, Gary C. (1992) BS, Brigham Young U., 1963; PhD, U. of California, Riverside, 1968.

Roundy, Bruce A. (1994) BA, MS, U. Nevada, Reno, 1973, 1977; PhD, Utah State U., 1984.

St. Clair, Larry Lee (1976) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1974, 1975; PhD, U. of Colorado, 1984.

Smith, Bruce Nephi (1974) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1959, 1962; PhD, U. of Washington, 1964.

Weber, Darrell Jack (1969) BS, MS, U. of Idaho, 1958, 1959; PhD, U. of California, Davis, 1963.

Welsh, Stanley L. (1960) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1951, 1957; PhD, Iowa State U. of Science and Technology, 1960.

Associate Professors

Anderson, Val Jo (1988) AS, Snow Coll., 1980; BS, MS, Utah State U., 1982, 1985; PhD, Texas A&M U., 1989.

Fairbanks, Daniel J. (1988) BS, Brigham Young U., 1982; MS, U. of Minnesota, 1985; PhD, U. of Arizona, 1988.

Assistant Professors

Coleman, Craig E. (1996) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1987; PhD, Pennsylvania State U., 1992.

Johnson, Leigh A. (1999) BS, Brigham Young U., 1991; PhD, Washington State U., 1996.

Woolstenhulme, Loreen Allphin (1996) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1991, 1992; PhD, U. of Utah, 1996.

Professional Professor

Furniss, H. Blaine (1971) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1968, 1975.

Professional Associate Professor

Gardner, John S. (1989) BS, Oregon State U., 1968; MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1976, 1978.

Adjunct Faculty

Brough, Collins, Davis, Gunasekaran, Huffaker, McArthur, Meyer, Monsen, Nebeker, Nelson, Pappas, Pederson, Sanderson, Strobel, Swamy, Van Buren, Warfa, S. Wyllie-Echeverria, T. Wyllie-Echeverria,

Emeriti

Allen, James Vincent (1969) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1967, 1968.

Andersen, William R. (1966) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1956, 1958; PhD, U. of California, Davis, 1963.

Harper, Kimball T. (1973) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1958, 1960; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1963.

Harrison, Bertrand F. (1931) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1930, 1931; PhD, U. of Chicago, 1937.

Liechty, William R. (1966) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1940, 1952.

Moore, Glen (1954) BS, Brigham Young U., 1949; PhD, U. of Chicago, 1954.

Rushforth, Samuel R. (1970) BS, Weber State Coll., 1966; MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1968, 1970.

Stutz, Howard C. (1952) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1940, 1951; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1956.

Tidwell, William D. (1966) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1954, 1963; PhD, Michigan State U., 1966.

Vallentine, John F. (1968) BS, Kansas State U., 1952; MS, Utah State U., 1953; PhD, Texas A&M U., 1959.

VanCott, John W. (1958) BS, Utah State U., 1941.

Whitton, Leslie (1962) BS, Utah State U., 1949; MS, U. of California, Davis, 1953; PhD, Cornell U., 1964.






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