07-08 Undergrad Catalog | Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Undergraduate Courses

Catalog Addendum

100. Living With Plants. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp

Physiological, morphological, and ecological characteristics of plants used for food, fiber, and aesthetic enhancement.

103. Residential Landscape Design. (3:3:0) F, W

Design and composition as applied to development of residential grounds.

105. Landscape Design Graphics. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 103.

Communication through descriptive drawing and professional plan graphics: plan views, elevation, color, and computer-aided design.

112. Floral Design. (3:2:2) F, W, Sp

History and principles of floral design; identification, care, and handling of cut flowers; techniques of arranging flowers and other plant materials for home and professional use. Fee.

115. Introduction to Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation. (1:1:0) F

Assisting students in choosing individual professions and curricula.

198R. BYU Grounds Practicum. (0.5:0:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent; concurrent employment with BYU Grounds Department.

Multiple horticultural experiences through collaboration with BYU Grounds.

199R. Academic Internship. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: consent of both department chair and cooperative education coordinator.

Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

210. Herbaceous Plants. (2:2:0) F

Identification and landscape use of flowers and groundcovers.

211. Landscape Structures. (2:2:0) F 1st blk. Prerequisite: PAS 103.

Theory and mechanics of hardscape design and construction.

212. Landscape Laboratory. (1:0:2) F 2nd blk. Prerequisite: PAS 211.

Working methods of the landscape industry: irrigation, equipment, and materials.

213. Interior Landscapes. (2:2:0) F, W Recommended: PAS 103.

Design and management of interior landscapes; identification and culture of indoor plants; drawing and computer-aided design.

214. Landscape Bidding and Estimating. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Math 110 or equivalent; PAS 103.

Competitive bidding strategies, quantity takeoffs, bid analyses for landscape construction and maintenance.

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

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

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

Skillfully applying knowledge and ethics to preserving, enhancing, and regulating wildlife populations and habitats.

265. (PAS-InBio) Genomics. (3:2:1) F, W Prerequisite: bioinformatics major status or Biol 120.

Introduction to genomics and genome projects (human, plant, bacterial, yeast, parasites). Introduction to genes and genomes; computational and statistical approaches for analyzing genomic data, including genome sequencing and annotation, gene expression and the transcriptome, proteomics and functional genomics, and genetic variation and SNPs.

282. Introduction to Soil Science. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in PAS 283 for all majors. Recommended: one semester of college chemistry and Math 110.

Physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of soils that affect plant growth in natural, agricultural, and urban environments.

283. Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: PAS 282 or concurrent enrollment.

Laboratory techniques in determining soil physical, chemical, and fertility properties.

301. Plant Growth and Reproduction. (3:2:2) W Prerequisite: PAS 100 or equivalent.

Scientific principles of plant propagation by seeds, cuttings, budding and grafting, and tissue culture.

303. Soils Conservation and Resources. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: PAS 100 or equivalent; PAS 282, Chem 105 (or 101), Math 110 or equivalent. Recommended: Geol 111.

Taxonomy of world soils; conservation and management of agricultural, wildland, wetland, and urban soils.

305. Soils and Water Quality. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 100 or equivalent, PAS 282, Chem 105 (or 101), Math 110 or equivalent.

Principles and practices of safe agricultural and urban waste management; amendements and nutrients, including remediation methods for conserving soils and water quality.

306. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Laboratory. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: PAS 305 or concurrent enrollment.

Laboratory for studying nutrient-supplying power of soils, nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, and plant adaptation to nutritional stresses.

310R. Mentored Laboratory Techniques. (1–3:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Chem 107 or equivalent; instructor's consent.

Juniors or seniors in plant and animal sciences majors receive mentored training in plant, soil, and/or biotechnology lab instrumentation and protocols.

319. Turf Science. (2:1:2) F Prerequisite: PAS 100.

Management of turf relative to climate, soil, and use on the golf course, park, and private areas.

320. Arboriculture. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 100, 282. Recommended: InBio 205.

Biology and culture of woody plants for use in urban landscapes.

330. Wildland Plant Identification and Ecology. (3:2:3) W

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

331. Science of Plant Pest Control. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 100, 282; or equivalents.

Identifying important insect, disease, and weed pest problems. Pest classification, biology, and methods of control.

340. Air Pollution and Air Quality. (3:3:0) F

Biogenic and anthropogenic factors influencing air pollution and air quality. How various compounds (COx, SOx, NOx, particulate matter, ozone, etc.) are generated and influence air quality. Other topics include global warming, coal-fired power genertion, transportation-derived pollutants, smog, acid-rain, ozone depletion, etc.

355. Wildland Vegetation Measurements and Analysis. (3:2:3) F even yr. Recommended: Stat 221, Engl 316.

Field methodologies for vegetation inventories and analysis (density, biomass, cover, frequency, utilization, etc.) in wildland settings.

357. Wildlife Methods. (3:2:3) W odd yr. Recommended: Biol 350, PAS 355.

Measurement techniques for inventorying wildlife species and their habitats.

369. Science of Plant Production. (4:4:0) F Prerequisite: PAS 100, 282 or equivalent.

Scientific principles of crop production related to agronomic and horticultural plants, including relationship of management principles and physiological processes in plants.

375. Environmental Policies and Laws. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Biol 150.

Environmental laws (Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, etc.) and the regulations (National Environmental Policy Act, Nutrient Management Plan, etc.) established in the USA to improve environmental quality.

380. Plant Community Design. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 103, 105, InBio 235.

Design and ecology of thematic plant communities.

390R. Special Topics in Plant and Animal Sciences. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) F, W

Various topics of importance in plant and animal sciences.

391R. Careers in Plant and Animal Sciences. (1:1:0 ea.) F For sophomores and juniors.

Current information on internships, career options, and employment preparation skills in the plant and animal sciences.

402. Urban Soils and Water. (4:4:0) F Prerequisite: PAS 100, 282.

Principles of water management, soil physics, and soil fertility used in a problem-solving environment addressing current challenges in managing soils and water in the urban landscape.

410. Advanced Biotechnology Instrumentation. (2:0:6) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: PAS 310R.

Laboratory experiences using advanced biotechnology and genomics instrumentation and protocols.

411. Watershed Management. (3:2:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 350.

Processes and management of the hydrologic cycle on forests and rangelands. Field trips required.

416. Wildland Vegetation Improvement. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 350, PAS 311.

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

417. Natural Resource Planning and Conflict Resolution. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Prerequisite: PAS 215, 225, Biol 350.

Development of a multiple-use natural resource plan for watershed, forestry, recreation, wildlife, and livestock. Policies that govern planning and conflict resolution.

419. Forest Management and Ecology. (3:2:3) F even yr.

Managing forests, emphasizing ecosystem management. Field trips required.

424. 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.

431. Integrated Management of Plant Pests. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: PAS 100, 282, 331.

Diagnosing, identifying, and managing weed, insect, and disease problems in plants. Integrated pest management solutions. Proper pesticide management and safety.

440. Plant Physiology. (3:3:0) 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.

446 (PAS–InBio) Ornithology. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: InBio 341.

Avian systematics, evolution, distribution, and natural history. Two three-day field trips required.

485. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: Biol ~~372~~ 340.

Introduction to modern plant improvement through selective breeding and application of plant biotechnology.

486. Plant Cell Biology. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Biol 360.

Aspects of cell biology unique to plant organisms, emphasizing current research through study of published scientific literature.

487. Readings in Animal Biotechnology. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: Biol 240.

Discussion of assigned literature in animal biotechnology.

490. Case Studies. (2:1:2) F alt. yr. Prerequisite: PAS 282.

Contemporary agricultural and environmental problems using decision case studies dealing with environmental technology issues and analysis.

491R. Undergraduate Seminar. (1:1:0 ea.) W

Current information in the plant and animal sciences.

494R. Mentored Learning Experience. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: supervisor's consent.

Topics vary. Registration required for mentored experiences.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

511. Soil Physics. (3:3:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: PAS 282, Chem 105, Math 112 or 119; or equivalents. Recommended: Phscs 105 or 121, or equivalent.

Physical relationships of water, heat, and gases in soils; physical and chemical properties of clays. Mathematical modeling of physical properties and transport processes.

514. Soil Microbiology. (2:2:3) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Chem 106, 107; or equivalents.

Ecology and role of soil microorganisms in nutrient cycling, decomposition of organic matter and waste materials, and degradation of agricultural chemicals in soil.

515. Agrostology: Taxonomy and Ecology of Grasses. (3:2:3) W even yr. Prerequisite: InBio 230 or equivalent.

Classification and ecology of grasses, emphasizing important forage species.

520. Saline and Sodic Soils. (3:2:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: PAS 305, Chem 105, 106, 107; or equivalents.

Physical and chemical properties of saline and sodic soils and irrigation waters—their diagnosis, reclamation, and management for sustainable crop production.

525. Plant Development. (3:3:0) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 360 or equivalent; PAS 486 or equivalent.

Molecular and genetic interactions in plant development.

540R. Topics in Plant Physiology. (3:3:0 ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: PAS 440 or equivalent; PAS 494R or concurrent enrollment.

Topics in advanced plant physiology.

546. World Bird Families. (3:4:2) W 2nd blk. Prerequisite: PAS 446 or instructor's consent.

Distribution, composition, and characteristics of world bird families, using museum specimens.

551. Quantitative Ecology. (2:2:1) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 350 or equivalent; Stat 221 or 511 or concurrent enrollment.

Quantitative methods for ecological sampling and data analysis.

552. Terrestrial Ecosystems. (3:3:0) F even yr.

Theory and application of plant and animal distribution in terrestrial environments.

553. Restoration Ecology. (3:3:0) W odd yr. Prerequisite: PAS 282, 416, InBio 350; or equivalents.

Nature of ecosystem disturbance and plant succession; developing science and practice of ecological restoration; case studies of applied restoration.

554. Wildlife Behavioral Ecology. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Biol 100, 350; or equivalents.

Integrating principles of ethology, sociobiology, and behavioral ecology using examples from wildlife resources; behavioral sampling methods. Field trips required.

559. Plant Molecular Breeding. (2:2:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: PAS 265, 485, Biol 340; or equivalents; PAS 494R or concurrent enrollment.

Molecular genetic methods applied to improvement of economically important plants.

560. Soil and Plant Analysis. (3:2:4) W Prerequisite: PAS 282 or equivalent.

Laboratory chemical analysis of soils and plant materials in soil and plant research.

575. Plant Pathology. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Prerequisite: PAS 100 or InBio 131; PAS 331 or Biol 220 or 240.

Concepts associated with symptoms, development, control and classification of plant diseases.

580. Plant Transformation. (2:1:3) W even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 360, PAS 486; or equivalents.

Theory and methods of plant transformation.

598R. Advanced Topics in the Plant and Animal Sciences. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) On dem.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2007–2008 Graduate Catalog.