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  • BTNY 3214: Soils

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    An introduction to the fundamental principles of soil science. Chemical, physical, geological, and biological properties of soils; Course will examine the role of soils as a fundamental ecological constraint through space and time on patterns and processes, such as plant distribution, nutrient cycling, and cycling of water between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. Course will also examine the human dimensions of soils as a natural resource, and the historical and current environmental impact of soil use and management. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121 and BTNY 2600 and CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1210 and CHEM 2600 and GEO 1110 and GEO 2600 and MICR 2600 and PHYS 2600
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  • BTNY 3303: Plant Genetics

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    The principles of heredity, population genetics, and molecular genetics as applied to plants. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2600 and CHEM 2600 and GEO 2600 and MATH 1040 and MATH 1050 and MATH 1080 and MATH 1160 and MICR 2054 and MICR 2600 and PHYS 2600
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  • BTNY 3420: Wildland Fire Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Wildfires are important processes in many ecosystems, affecting plants, animals, and physical processes. They also impact people's use of natural resources, recreation, safety, and property. This course provides an overview of principles in fire ecology, including fuels, fire regimes, fire histories, ecology, climate impacts, and socio-ecological systems with a focus on ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to a theoretical understanding, students will apply their understanding to specific situations and conditions. They will develop conceptual tools in systems thinking and engage with the primary literature in fire ecology research.
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  • BTNY 3454: Plant Ecology

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Nature and development of plant communities and their relations to the environmental factors controlling them. Students may be required to navigate through rough terrain to experience plants in their natural habitat. If a student anticipates that they may have difficulty with this, please contact Disability Services. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and MATH 1040 and MATH 1050 and MATH 1080
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  • BTNY 3473: Plant Geography

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A study of global and regional distributions of major plant groups and communities as affected by past and present climates, biological, ecological and geomorphic factors. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114
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  • BTNY 3504: Mycology

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Structure, taxonomy, biology, and physiology of the fungi. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and BTNY 2121 and BTNY 2600 and CHEM 2600 and GEO 2600 and MICR 2054 and MICR 2600 and PHYS 2600
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  • BTNY 3514: Algology

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A study of the biology of algae, their morphology, cytology, development, taxonomy, ecology, economic and experimental uses. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2114 and MICR 2054 and ZOOL 4480
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  • BTNY 3523: Marine Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A study of marine biology and ecology, relating to the plant and animal populations of the sea to their various habitats, including the pelagic environment, the sea bottom, sea shores, and estuaries. Two hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2114 and GEO 3010 and MICR 2054 and ZOOL 1110
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  • BTNY 3570: Foundations of Science Educ

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher?s education coursework.
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  • BTNY 3583: Medicinal Plants-Chem and Use

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A study of plants and herbal preparations widely used in maintaining health and treating disease in traditional and modern societies. Active ingredients, modern use and side effects will be studied. In lab, students will learn to analyze plants, over-the-counter-drugs and herbal supplements for active ingredients. Students will also learn how to make extractions and preparations from plant materials. This course is especially useful for students interested in careers in Pharmacy, Ethnobotany, Natural Medicine, Nursing and Medicine. Two hours of lecture and two 3 hour labs per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1120 and CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2315 and MATH 1040 and MATH 1050 and MATH 1080 and MATH 1160
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