About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 15 | Completed with minimum grades of C
- Contact: Email
Department Information
The Department of Biology studies life at all levels from molecules to the biosphere to understand the evolution, structure, maintenance and dynamics of biological systems. The department's teaching and research provide the integrative and conceptual foundations of the life sciences.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.273.0125 (tel) | 352.392.3704 (fax)
P.O. BOX 118525
220 BARTRAM HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-8525
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Curriculum
Students pursuing majors in biology, entomology, or wildlife ecology and conservation are not eligible to receive the minor in botany.
To be eligible for many upper-level botany courses, students must have completed:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 2010 & 2010L | Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 | 3-4 |
| or BOT 2010C | Introductory Botany | |
| BSC 2011 & 2011L | Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| or BOT 2011C | Plant Diversity | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 15 credits: 1, 2 | 15 | |
Any 3000/4000/5000-level BOT course | ||
| Essential Cell Biology | ||
| Plant Ecology | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- 1
Up to six credits may come from BOT 2010C, BOT 2011C, BOT 2710C, BOT 2800C
- 2
No more than three credits may be individual work (BOT 4905, BOT 4911).
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.