The required curriculum meets the course requirements of the University and the College of Science and provides opportunity for specialized study in one or more principal areas of plant science. The undergraduate major, in regular consultation with a faculty advisor, prepares an academic program which meets University requirements, provides adequate scientific background, and fulfills individual goals and interests.
Undergraduate majors in Botany may elect to complete one of the Botany Options listed below. Students selecting an option must complete the basic requirements for a B.S. in Botany and 21 credits of additional course work as specified for the particular option. Options are not required. Options provide an additional transcript-visible credential for students who complete the required course work. The particular course work selected to fulfill an option must meet the requirements listed here and be approved by the student's academic advisor.
