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  • 4.00 Credits

    Integration of basic vascular plant anatomy, morphology, physiology within the contexts of modern evolutionary and ecological theory. Students receive in depth exposure to fluid flow, energetics, development, growth, general metabolism, and structure, and functions for plant cells, tissue and organs. Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 or LIFE 2022 or equivalent; and minimum of 4 credits of college chemistry. (Normally offered spring semester)
  • 3.00 Credits

    An overview of the ways that plants have influenced the development of human civilizations and the potential for additional plant products in the future. The botanical origins and socio-economic impacts of plant fibers, stimulants, drugs, dyes, wood resins, selected foods and other plant-derived resources will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1010. (Normally offered spring semester)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an introduction to remote sensing with a survey of applications in different fields. It includes a brief introduction to fundamentals of remote sensing and surveys applications of aerial photography, multi- and hyperspectral, active and thermal remote sensing, and global change remote sensing. Cross listed with GEOG 3150. Prerequisites: QA course and 1 science course with lab.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Acquaints students with the origin, structure, development and functions of plant cells, tissues and organs. Prerequisite: LIFE 2023.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Studies form, structure, classification and significance of algae and bryophytes. Prerequisite: BIOL 2020.
  • 4.00 Credits

    A broad introduction to modern vascular plant systematics, with emphasis on identification, classification, nomenclature, speciation, adaptation, convergence, and phylogenetic methods. Lab emphasizes learning major flowering plant families and genera, major invasive species, use of keys and manuals, and plant collection, with a Wyoming and Rocky Mountain focus. Prerequisite: LIFE 2023, or equivalent.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Takes a modeling approach to demonstrate how the Earth is integrated into an interconnected system through exchanges of energy and matter, and how Earth system functioning is susceptible to human alteration. Unifying concepts focus on quantitative interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and between the Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. Cross listed with ATSC 4001, GEOL 4001, and ESS 4001. Prerequisites: MATH 2205 or equivalent and ESS 2000 or GEOL 2000.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Geographically analyzes conservation of natural and human resources, as well as political, social and ethical ramifications of our environmental policy. Prerequisites: 6 hours of GEOG courses or ENR. Cross listed with GEOG 4040.
  • 1.00 Credits

    A writing-intensive course that must be linked to an upper-division, 3-4 hour botany biology course. Students practice scientific writing skills, especially as they pertain to plant biology. Students desiring to meet their W3<>WC requirement in this way must first obtain permission of the instructor teaching the 3-4 hour course. This writing course must be taken concurrently with the other course. Prerequisite: a W2<>WB course and consent of instructor.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide intensive instruction in written, oral, and digital communication for zoology and physiology, biology, and botany majors. The course teaches students to communicate and execute research using practices common in the biological sciences. Prerequestite: COM1, COM2, and concurrent or prior upper division BOT, ZOO, or LIFE course. Preference given to seniors.