This major and concentration provides an opportunity for a diversified background in botany applicable to a wide range of introductory positions in business and industry, universities and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides preparation for graduate work in botany or related sciences.
A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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| Biology Core | 24 |
| Other Required Courses | 19-20 |
| See Biology Major for complete list of required courses. | |
| Botany Concentration | 28-30 |
| Core Courses for Botany Concentration | 13 |
| BI 431 Plant Physiology | 4 |
| PH 202 College Physics II [SCII] or | 5 |
| PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII] | |
| Any Chemistry Course 200 Level or Above | 4 |
| Electives for Botany Concentration | 15-17 |
| Choose any three courses from the following: | 11-12 |
| BI 230 Plant Kingdom (4 cr.) | |
| BI 430 Plant Anatomy (4 cr.) | |
| BI 433 Boreal Flora (2 - 3 cr.) | |
| BI 434 Plant Ecology (4 cr.) | |
| Any Biology Course 220 Level or Above except BI 305 | 4-5 |
Bulletin Year:
2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.