BOT-BOTANY -- 2001-03 Catalog
Biological Sciences Department

BOT 121 General Botany (4) GE B2 & B4

The anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and importance of seed plants. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

BOT 221 Native Plants for Landscape Architects (3)
(Also listed as LA 221)

Introduction to the horticultural characteristics and landscape design potential of California native plants. Includes experiences in field identification, basic planting design, installation and maintenance techniques. Required field trips. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 114 or BOT 121 or consent of instructor.

BOT 223 Introductory Plant Taxonomy (4)

Introduction to the principles and practices of vascular plant taxonomy. Emphasis on the basic terminology used in plant descriptions, classification and recognition of major plant families, and gaining proficiency in using taxonomic keys. Transfer equivalent to BOT 313. Not open to students with credit in BOT 313. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BOT 121.

BOT 238 Native Plant Materials (3)

Classification, identification, and associations of native plants. Factors which affect plant growth in natural environments. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 121.

BOT 313 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4)

Introduction to classification and identification of vascular plants, emphasizing major plant families; field and herbarium techniques. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BOT 121.

BOT 323 Plant Pathology (4)

Comprehensive study of the causes and effects of disease in plants. Designed to lead to an understanding of the science and modern control methods. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BOT 121.

BOT 324 Ornamental and Forest Pathology (4)

Causes and effects of diseases of important ornamental and forest plants, disease agents (life cycle, host range, environmental relationships), and modern approach to control. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BOT 121.

BOT 325 Plant Nematology (4)

Plant parasitic nematodes, their morphology, classification, and the damage they cause plants, alone or in combination with other pathogens. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BOT 323 or BOT 324.

BOT 326 Plant Ecology (4)

Plant communities, population dynamics, and effects of the following environmental factors on plant growth and development: soil, water, temperature, light, atmosphere, topography, organisms, and fire. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 114, BIO 151, or BOT 121.

BOT 333 Field Botany (4)

Plant communities of California. Field identification of native and introduced plants in nature. Factors affecting plant distribution and relationships. Emphasis on local species. Several field trips. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BOT 223/313.

BOT 334 Morphology of Vascular Plants (4)

Phylogenetic relationships of the plant kingdom as illustrated by comparative morphology of the vascular plants including living and fossil forms. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 and BOT 223/313.

BOT 335 Plant Anatomy (4)

Microscopic study of vascular plants dealing with the origin, development and structure of cells, tissues and organs. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BOT 121.

BOT 425 Plant Virology (4)

Plant pathogenic viruses, their plant, insect, nematode and fungal host-pathogen relationships, symptom recognition, isolation and identification methods. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BOT 323 or BOT 324.

BOT 426 Mycology (4)

Comparative morphology and nuclear behavior of the fungi. Summary of the science with special attention given to forms important in agriculture, medicine and industry. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BOT 121.

BOT 431 Advanced Plant Pathology (4)

Methods, instruments, and materials used in diagnosis of plant diseases and in plant disease research. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BOT 323 or BOT 324.

BOT 437 Phycology (4)

Comprehensive examination of the ecology, life histories, functional morphology, physiology and taxonomy of marine and freshwater algae. Laboratories emphasize species endemic to the central coast of California. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 152.

BOT 443 Systematic Botany (4)

Current theory of and approaches to botanical systematics, including use of morphological, cytological, biochemical, ecological and evolutionary data in classification. Literature of systematic botany and rules of botanical nomenclature. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BOT 223/313.

BOT 450 Plant Biotechnology (5)

Principles and methods of plant tissue culture and transformation; current topics and applications, such as plant defense and genomics, and applications of DNA technology. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 435.