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

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

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 to four courses) 3–8.0
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) 1.5–3.0
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
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

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

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

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 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.



BS Botany (52-55 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 130.
    Botny 210, 321, 331, 332, 341, 342, 343, 350, 351, 440, 475, 491.

  3. Select one course from the following:
    Math 119.
    Phscs 100.

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

  5. Select 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; 261 or 460; 380.

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



BS Conservation Biology: Conservation Emphasis (58-60 hours*)

The conservation emphasis 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. This track is recommended for those contemplating graduate school.

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. Select one of the following options:
    Either Biol 130.
    Or Zool 101, 102.

  3. Complete the following:
    Botny 105, 210.
    Botny-Zool 350, 351, 407, 475.
    Zool 204.

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

  5. Complete the following:
    Math 119.

  6. Select one of the following options:
    Either Botny 341.
    Or Zool 371, 372.

  7. Select one course from the following:
    Stat 221, 510.

  8. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 400.
    PlSc 535.

  9. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 440.
    Chem 281.
    Zool 460.

  10. Complete an additional 8 hours in botany, range science, or zoology courses, 300-level or above.

Recommended Courses and Substitutions for Graduate School Preparation

Chem 351, 352, 353 rather than 152.
Phscs 105, 106.
Stat 510 rather than 221.
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.

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



BS Conservation Biology: Wildlife Biology Emphasis (61-63 hours*)

This emphasis focuses on the educational requirements suggested by the Wildlife Society for its Professional Wildlife Biologist Certification Program. Students with this emphasis can meet the Federal Register requirements for wildlife biologists. Students are also prepared for employment with state wildlife agencies as well as a number of federal and international agencies.

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. Select one of the following options:
    Either Biol 130.
    Or Zool 101, 102.

  3. Complete the following:
    Botny 210.
    Botny-Zool 350, 351, 407, 475.
    Range 225, 505.
    Zool 204.

  4. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107.

  5. Complete the following:
    Math 119.

  6. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 440.
    Chem 281.
    Zool 460.

  7. Select one of the following options:
    Either Botny 341.
    Or Zool 371, 372.

  8. Select one course from the following:
    Stat 221, 510.

  9. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 120, 205, 331, 332, 510, 515, 527.
    Range 330.

  10. Select two courses from the following:
    Zool 445, 446, 447.

  11. Select one course from the following:
    Range 565.
    Zool 457.

Recommended Courses

Students interested in pursuing post graduate studies should consider the following:

Chem 351, 352, 353.
Stat 510 instead of 221.

Wildlife Society Certification has additional requirements which need to be filled if certification is desired. The following are the recommended courses for filling these requirements:

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

  2. Physical Science 2: complete one course from the following:
    AgHrt 282.
    Geol 101, 111.
    Phscs 105 and 106.
    PhyS 100.

  3. Quantitative 2: complete one course from the following:
    AgHrt 240.
    Botny 551.
    CS 130, 142.

  4. Communications: select 6 hours from the following:
    Comms 150, 307, 310, 495R.

  5. Policy, Administration, and Law: complete one course from the following:
    Pl Sc 535, 536, 539R.

  6. Humanities and Social Sciences: complete the following:
    Econ 240.

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



BS Plant Genetics and Breeding (60-61 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 130.
    Botny 341, 342, 343, 440, 475, 485

  3. Select one course from the following:
    AgHrt 100.
    Botny 125

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

  5. Select 12 hours from the following:
    AgHrt 205, 220, 283, 305, 331, 361, 433, 490, 514, 540.
    AgHrt–Botny 559.
    Biol 150 (or Botny 350).
    Botny 210, 321, 332, 480, 574.
    Chem 353, 367, 481.
    Mcbio 441, 442.
    MolB 320, 321.

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 (79-80 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.
    AnSc 207.
    Botny 440.

  3. Select one course from the following:
    Biol 100, 130.

  4. Select one course from the following:
    BusM 371R, 380R, 382R.

  5. Complete the following:
    Math 110.
    Engl 316.
    Stat 221.

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

  7. Natural resources electives: Select three of the following courses or course combinations:
    Range 225, 469, 561.
    †Econ 210, 211, 260.
    AgHrt 441 and RMYL 425 (must take both to fill one course).

  8. Complete the following:
    Acc 200.
    BusM 300, 340.
    Econ 110.
    OrgB 320.

†Only one of these economics classes will count toward the Federal Register.

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



BS Range Science: Rangeland Ecology Emphasis (58-64 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:
    Range 215, 330, 351, 354, 455, 466, 470.
    Botny 210, 341, 440, 475.
    AgHrt 282, 283.

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

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

  5. Select four courses from one of the following disciplines:
    Agronomy/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 211, 212, 313, 412, 515, 517, 519.

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



BS Wildlife and Range Resources (75-77 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:
    Range 191, 215, 225, 330, 351, 354, 455, 466, 469, 470, 505, 561.
    AgHrt 240, 282, 283, 303.
    AnSc 207.
    Botny 210, 341, 440.
    Zool 204, 446, 447, 475.

  3. Complete the following:
    Either Chem 101, 103, 152.
    Or Chem 105, 106, 107.

Recommended Courses

Econ 240.
Range 500, 515, 527, 565, 568.
RMYL 423, 425.
Zool 457.

Recommended Courses for Premedical/Predental Students

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

Chem 351, 352, 353 (preceded by 105, 106, 107).
Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.
Zool 260; 261 or 460; 380.

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



BS Biology Composite Teaching (96-100 hours,* including certification 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 130, 276.
    Botny 105, 205, 475.
    Zool 204, 261, 350, 493.

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

  4. Complete the following:
    Geol 101.
    Math 110.
    Phscs 105, 106.

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

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

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

Recommended Courses

AgHrt 282, 283.
Botny 120, 321, 480, 527.
Mcbio 311.
Range 225, 565.
Zool 312, 317, 330, 334, 350, 363, 380, 443, 445, 446, 447, 460.
Geol 103, 111, 112.
Math 111, 119.

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



Minor Biology Teaching (29-30 hours*)

  1. Complete the following:
    Biol 150.
    Botny 105.
    Botny-Zool 475.
    Mcbio 221, 222.
    Zool 204, 276, 331.

  2. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 205, 210.

  3. Select one course from the following:
    Zool 260, 261.

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



Minor Botany (18 hours*)

  1. Complete 18 hours in plant science and/or genetics courses. Recommended courses are Botny 105, 341, 440. Biol 130 is 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 (18-21 hours*)

  1. Select one course from the following:
    Biol 100, 130.

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

  3. Select one of the following options:
    Either Biol 276.
    Or Botny 341.
    Or Zool 276.
    Or Zool 371 and 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)

Select 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.

120. Plants and Civilization. (3:3:0) F, W

Relationships of plants to human affairs.

125. Plant Science. (2:2:0) F

Basic concepts of plant science for students not taking Biol 130.

+Biol 150. Environmental Biology. (3:3:0)

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 130 or equivalent.

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

321. Plant Anatomy. (3:1:5) W even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 130 or equivalent.

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

331. Nonvascular Plants and Fungi. (3:2:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 130.

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

332. Vascular Plant Morphology. (2:1.5:1.5) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 130.

Structures, life histories, and relationships.

341. Genetics. (4:4:1)F Prerequisite: GE Biological Science requirement; Chem 106, 152, or instructor's consent.

Molecular, transmission, population, and qualitative genetics.

342. Cell and Molecular Biology. (3:3:1) W Prerequisite: Botny 341.

Molecular biology, structure, and function of plant cells.

343. Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: Botny 342 or concurrent registration.

350. (Botny-Zool) Ecology. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Biol 100 or 130; Zool 204; Botny 105 or 210; Math 110.

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 registration.

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.

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

On-the-job experience and education.

400. Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources. (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, W even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 130; Zool 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) 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 odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 276 or Botny 341.

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

469. (Botny-Range) Forest Management and Ecology. (3:2:2) F odd 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; Zool 276, 372, or Botny 341; 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 odd yr. Prerequisite: Biol 130.

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: Biol 130, Botny 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.

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. Prerequisite: Botny 120.

Use of plants 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 registration.

Operating research instruments.

524. Plant Reproductive Ecology. (3:2:3) Sp even yr. Prerequisite: Biol 130, 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 342 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) W 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) F 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 registration.

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: Botny 341; 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 130, Range 354, Botny 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: Botny 341, 342, 343; 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-AnSc) 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 1998-99 BYU 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 or 130.

Principles of wildlife, habitat ecology, and management of natural resource uses 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.

345. (Range-AgHrt-AnSc) Farm and Ranch Planning and Management. (3:2:2) W

Planning, implementation, and control principles and procedures for managing farm and ranch businesses; accounting and business analysis, budgeting, economic principles, structure, adjusting for risk and uncertainty.

347. (Range-AgHrt-AnSc) 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 registration 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 or 130 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) Cooperative Education. (1–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: supervisor approval.

On-the-job experience and education.

441. (Range-AgHrt) Harvested Forage Crops. (2:2:0) F even yr. Prerequisite: Range 330.

Principles of production, mechanical harvesting, storage, and utilization of forage crops.

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 odd 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: Biol 130, 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 130 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 registration.

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.

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 130, Range 354, Botny 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 1998-99 BYU 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.

Cox, Paul Alan (1983) BS, Brigham Young U., 1976; MSC., U. of Wales, 1978; A.M., PhD, Harvard U., 1978, 1981.

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.

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

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.

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

Belnap, Brough, Collins, Davis, Gunasekaran, Huffaker, Johansen, Khan, McArthur, Meyer, Monsen, Nebeker, Nelson, Pearson, Pederson, B. Pendleton, R. Pendleton, Spillett, Van Buren, Warfa

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.

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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