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Agronomy and Horticulture |
Von D. Jolley, Chair
275 WIDB, (801) 422-2760
College of Biology and Agriculture Advisement Center
380 WIDB, (801) 422-3042
All degree programs in the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences are open enrollment.
Disciplines in the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences focus on three of the great dilemmas facing mankind in the twenty-first century: harnessing biological technology to meet the needs of an expanding human population in the developing world; assessing and minimizing the impact of human activities on an increasingly vulnerable environment; and adapting urban landscaping to meet increasing water, space, and other resource limitations while enhancing the aesthetic quality of urban environments.
Majors offered provide a flexible education for directly entering the job market or preparing for professional schools in business, engineering, the health professions (medical and dental schools), landscape architecture, law, public administration, or science.
Bio-Agribusiness Management
This intercollege program involving the Marriott School of Management combines a strong science education with business fundamentals. The biotechnology business emphasis prepares students for management positions in the burgeoning agricultural biotechnology industry or for graduate study in the biological sciences, law, or business. The crop management emphasis prepares for employment in multiple agribusiness enterprises or for advanced degrees in business or law.
Biotechnology
The biotechnology major educates students in scientific principles and biotechniques used to genetically improve economically
important plants and animals. This field holds tremendous
promise for meeting the food and fiber needs of the developing
world. Students are prepared for immediate employment or for
graduate study in plant and animal biotechnology, molecular
biology, genetics, or the health professions.
Environmental Soil Science
Students majoring in environmental soil science learn a broad
combination of chemistry, engineering, geology, geography, and
plant and soil sciences to help them solve environmental
problems. They are prepared for graduate study and direct
employment in fields dealing with assessing and remediating
human-induced environmental impacts, as well as for careers in
law, business, and the health professions.
Landscape Management
This program is accredited by the Associated Landscape
Contractors of America (ALCA), the leading professional
organization in landscape horticulture management. The major
combines practice and instruction in horticultural science,
business, and landscape design to prepare students for graduate
studies in business, law, landscape architecture, and horticulture,
or for direct employment as managers in the growing urban
horticulture industry.
Plant Biology
Plant biology is an interdepartmental major sponsored
cooperatively with the Integrative Biology Department. Students
are prepared for a variety of graduate programs emphasizing science (e.g., agronomy, ecology/evolution, horticulture, and
molecular biology/biochemistry), the health professions, law, and
business.
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.
Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.
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Precollege Math (zero to one course)
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0–3.0 hours |
| First-Year Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
| Advanced Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
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Advanced Languages/Math/Music
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3–20.0 |
| 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 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.
| 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.
Complete the major requirements listed for one of the following undergraduate degree programs.
| BS | Bio-Agribusiness Management |
| Emphases:
Crop Managmenet |
| BS | Biotechnology |
| BS | Environmental Soil Science |
| BS | Landscape Management |
| BS | Plant Biology |
| Minors | Coaching and Teaching Physical Education Elementary Physical Education |
Students should visit the 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. The molecular biology minor couples effectively with the plant genetics and breeding major in this department.
| MS | Environmental Soil Science |
| MS | Genetics |
| MS | Plant Biology |
| PhD | Genetics |
| PhD | Plant Biology |
For more information
see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.
Recommended Courses
IAS 220, 420.
InBio 380.
PAS 282, 283, 305, 306, 390R, 440.
PDBio 562.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Recommended Courses
IAS 220, 420.
PAS 306, 390R, 440.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Amanagement minor is strongly recommended.
Completion of the following courses (some listed above) will meet the requirements for this minor:Acc 200.
BusM 300, 371R, 489.
Econ 110.
Math 110.
OrgB 320.
Stat 221.The following courses are also suggested:
BusM 372.
TMA150.The ability to speak Spanish is highly valuable to those pursuing careers in horticulture management. The following courses are therefore recommended:
Span 101, 102, 201. For students planning to pursue a master’s degree in landscape architecture (MLA), the following courses are also recommended:
- Biol 350.
CM 105.
Geog 212.
PAS 380.
VAStu 103.For students planning to pursue a master’s degree in horticulture science (MS), the following courses are recommended:
Biol 350.
Chem 106, 107, 351, 352, 481.
Math 119 or Stat 221.
Phscs 105, 106.
PAS 305, 369, 390R, 440, 494R, 511.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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100. Living With Plants. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp
Physiological, morphological, and ecological characteristics of plants used for food, fiber, and aesthetic enhancement.
101. Landscape Design Graphics. (2:2:0) W
Communication through descriptive drawing and professional plan graphics: plan views, elevation, color, and computer-aided design.
103. Residential Landscape Design. (3:3:0) F, W
Design and composition as applied to development of residential grounds.
112. Floral Design. (3:2:2) F, W, Sp
Principles of design and practical methods of arranging flowers and other plant materials for home and professional use. Fee.
198R. BYU Grounds Workship. (0.5:0:0) F, W, Sp, Su
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.
203. (PAS-NDFS) International Agriculture and Nutrition. (2:2:0) W
Causes of malnutrition and agricultural solutions.205. World Food Crops. (3:3:0) F, W Recommended: Biol 100.
World food crops and their utilization by man; emphasizes origin, biology, ecology, production, and importance of crops as human food sources.
210. Herbaceous Plants. (2:2:0) F
Identification and landscape use of flowers and groundcovers.
211. Landscape Structures. (2:2:0) F 1st blk.
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 Prerequisite: PAS 103.
Identification and culture of indoor plants; design and management of interior landscapes.
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.
265. (PAS-InBio) Genomics. (3:2:1) F 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. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 100 or equivalent.
Scientific principles of plant propagation by seeds, cuttings, budding and grafting, and tissue culture.
302. Plant Growth and Reproduction Laboratory. (1:0:2) W Prerequisite: PAS 100 or equivalent; concurrent enrollment in PAS 301.
Laboratory and greenhouse techniques in plant propagation by seeds, cuttings, budding, and grafting.
303. Soil Genesis and Taxonomy. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: PAS 282. Recommended: Geol 111.
Genesis and taxonomy of world soils, including field description and lab characterization of soil profiles. Field trips required.
305. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 100 or equivalent, PAS 282, Chem 105 (or 101), Math 110 or equivalent.
Nutrient-supplying power of soils, recognition of nutrient deficiencies/toxicities, adaptation of plants to nutritional stresses, and safe use of fertilizer and soil amendments.
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.
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.
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.
380. Plant Community Design. (2:2:0) W Prerequisite: PAS 101, 103, InBio 210.
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.
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.
484. Animal Breeding and Genetics. (2:2:0) F Recommended: Biol 372.
Exploring animal breeding and genetics.
485. Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: Biol 372.
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
Topics vary.
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.
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.
Topics in advanced plant physiology.
559. Plant Molecular Breeding. (3:2:3) W even yr. Prerequisite:
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.
570. Analysis of Complex Genomes. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Biol
372.
Quantitative genetic analysis of traits in plants and animals.
573R. Cytogenetics. (3:2:3 ea.) F even yr. Prerequisite: PAS 265,
485, Biol 372; or equivalents.
Chromosome structure and function; classical and molecular
cytological methods of chromosome and genome analysis.
580. Plant Transformation. (2:1:3) W even yr. Prerequisite: Biol
360, PAS 486; or equivalents.
Theory and methods of plant transformation.
595. Experimental Design and Data Analysis. (2:2:0) W
Prerequisite: Stat 221 or 510 or equivalent.
Planning, experimental design, and techniques of analysis in
research.
598R. Advanced Topics in the Plant and Animal Sciences. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) On dem.
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.
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250. Applied Office Procedures. (1:1:0) F
Veterinary terminology, animal breed identification, client
relations, and office procedures for the veterinary technician.
306. Applied Nutrition, Growth, and Products. (4:4:1) F
Prerequisite: AVS 206, 212.
Feeding systems and management used for various livestock
species, advanced growth aspects, and subsequent animal
products.
352. Veterinary Nursing Laboratory Methods. (3:2:2) F
Laboratory procedures for veterinary technicians; specimen
collecting, handling, processing, and evaluating.
353. Diseases of Companion and Laboratory Animals. (2:2:0) W
Emphasis on infectious diseases of dogs and cats, rabbit and
rodent husbandry, pet health and care.
355. Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. (2:1:3) F Prerequisite: AVS
212, 251; 391 or concurrent enrollment.
Application of radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and
electrocardiography, as it pertains to the veterinary technologist.
356. Veterinary Pharmacology. (2:1:3) F Prerequisite: concurrent
enrollment in AVS 355.
Application of the drugs commonly used in veterinary medicine
with emphasis on calculating dosages, mechanisms of action,
toxicity and interactions.
357. Veterinary Anesthesiology. (2:1:3) W Prerequisite: AVS 356.
Application of injectables and inhalant anesthetic agents with
emphasis on preanesthetic agents, monitoring the patient,
regulation of controlled substances, and maintenance of
equipment.
358. Veterinary Surgical Assistance. (2:1:3) W Prerequisite:
concurrent enrollment in AVS 357.
Surgical technology, operating room etiquette, instrument
identification, surgical preparation and sterilization techniques for
the veterinary technologist.
390R. Veterinary Nursing Preceptorship. (1–4:0:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp,
Su Prerequisite: AVS 352, 353, 355, 356, 357, 358.
Supervised on-the-job training in a veterinary clinic.
450. Senior Clinics. (3:1:6) F, Sp Prerequisite: AVS 352, 353, 358.
Advanced techniques for the veterinary technologist
emphasizing equine, dairy, beef, sheep, swine, and companion
animals.
451. Senior Preceptorship. (3:1:6) F, W, Su Prerequisite: AVS 450.
Advanced training in either a clinical setting, research facility, or
diagnostic laboratory.
Allen, Phil S. (1990) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1985; PhD,
U. of Minnesota, 1990.
Jellen, Eric N. (1996) BS, Brigham Young U., 1986; MS, PhD, U. of
Minnesota, 1988, 1992.
Maughan, Peter J. (2002) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1990, 1991;
PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State U., 1994.
Stevens, Mikel R. (1994) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1983;
PhD, U. of Arkansas, 1993.
Campbell, Emily M. G. (2003) BS, Brigham Young U., 1994; PhD,
Texas A&M U., 1998.
Coleman, Craig E. (1996) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1987;
PhD, The Pennsylvania State U., 1992.
Webb, Bruce L. (1978) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1972, 1978.
Hunter, Norah T. (1983) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1992.
Garrett, Sandra L. (2000) DVM, Mississippi State U., 1987.
DeGering, Moody, Walker, Wallace
Allred, R. Chase (1955) BS, Brigham Young U., 1948; MS, Kansas
State U., 1949; PhD, U. of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1952.
Andersen, William R. (1966) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1956, 1958;
PhD U. of California, Davis, 1963.
Ellsworth, D. Delos (1975) BS, Arizona State U., 1958; MS, Cornell
U., 1959.
Gardner, Robert W. (1966) BS, Utah State U., 1958; MS, PhD,
Cornell U., 1962, 1964.
Hoopes, Keith H. (1957) BS, Utah State U., 1957; DVM,
Washington State U., 1956.
Orme, Leon E. (1969) BS, Utah State U., 1953; MS, U. of Tennessee,
Knoxville, 1955; PhD, Michigan State U., 1958.
Pace, Ronald T. (1961) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1958.
Park, Robert L. (1965) BS, Brigham Young U., 1956; MS, PhD,
Cornell U., 1958, 1962.
Robison, Laren R. (1971) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1958, 1959;
PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1962.
Shumway, R. Phil (1949) BS, Utah State U., 1947; MS, U. of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1949; PhD, Utah State U., 1959.
Shupe, G. Merrill (1988) DVM, Washington State U., 1956.
Stutz, Howard C. (1952) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1940, 1951;
PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1956.
Vallentine, John F. (1968) BS, Kansas State U., 1952; MS, Utah State
U., 1953; PhD, Texas A&M U., 1959.
Wallentine, Max V. (1962) BS, Utah State U., 1955; MS, PhD,
Cornell U., 1956, 1960.
Whitton, Leslie (1962) BS, Utah State U., 1949; MS, U. of
California, Davis, 1953; PhD, Cornell U., 1964.
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