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Botany
www.public.iastate.edu/~botany/
David J. Oliver, Chair of Department
University Professors: Horner
Professors: Clark, Farrar, Oliver, Rodermel, Spalding, van der Valk,
Wendel, Wurtele
Distinguished Professors (Emeritus): Tiffany
Professors (Emeritus): Lamotte, Lersten, Smith, Stewart, Swenson
Associate Professors: Colbert, Crumpton, Jurik, Moloney, Raich,
Wallace
Assistant Professors: Bassham, Mittler, Nason, Wilsey
Assistant Professors (Adjunct): Pritchard
Undergraduate Study
For undergraduate curriculum in liberal arts and sciences, major
in botany, see Liberal Arts and Sciences, Curriculum.
The Botany department offers broad opportunity for the study of
many basic and applied aspects of plant biology. The botany and
biology majors and other undergraduate programs in which the department
participates prepare students for a wide range of science-related
occupations, including biotechnology, biology teaching, medicine
and pharmacology, conservation and outdoor recreation activities,
and research and development. The botany and biology majors offer
excellent preparation for graduate study in biological sciences,
or in such applied disciplines as agronomy, forestry, horticulture,
and plant pathology. Graduates of the botany major understand the
basic principles of plant structure, function, ecology, and evolution,
and are able to communicate effectively about plant biology.
Botany is one of the basic biological sciences. Undergraduates majoring
in Botany must therefore obtain a general biological foundation
by taking courses in the biology program (see Biology, Cross-Disciplinary
Program). Botany faculty are involved in both the organization and
teaching of Biology courses, thus Biology and Botany are integrated
for the benefit of the student.
In addition to the basic Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements,
Botany majors must also complete:
1. Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L, 301, 301L, 302, 302L, 303, and 312
(22 credits);
2. 18 credits at the 300 level or above in botany from an approved
list, including Plant Anatomy (Bot 404) and at least one course
from each of the other three major disciplines within Botany;
3. Phys 111 and 112 (8 credits);
4. Two courses in Mathematics (calculus and/or statistics) from
an approved list (7-8 credits);
5. Two semesters of general chemistry with labs and at least one
semester of organic chemistry with lab (13 credits);
6. A grade of C or better in Engl 104 and 105, and a C or better
in an approved writing course (or satisfactory performance on a
departmental writing exam). A list of approved courses is available
in 353 Bessey Hall.
Additional courses in other areas of the biological sciences are
recommended depending upon the student’s interests. Qualified
students are encouraged to enrich their program through an independent
study or research project (Bot 490) under the guidance of a faculty
member. Courses at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, the Gulf Coast
Research Laboratory, or other field laboratories are also recommended.
In addition to the courses listed above, students in consultation
with their advisers choose electives that address their individual
interests and needs.
A second major or minor in Biology with a major in Botany is not
permitted.
Teacher Licensure: Botany majors seeking licensure to teach biology
in secondary schools must meet requirements of the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences and the College of Education as well as those
of the Botany major. In addition they must apply formally for admission
to the Teacher Education Program. See Index, Teacher Education Program,
and Teacher Licensure.
Botany Minor: The department offers
a minor in Botany, which may be earned by completion of 15 or more
credits in Botany courses with at least 6 credits in courses numbered
300 or above and earned at ISU with a grade of C or higher. The
minor must include 9 credits that are not used to meet any other
department, college or university requirement.
Graduate Study
The department offers work for the degrees master of science and
doctor of philosophy with a major in Botany, and minor work for
students majoring in other departments. Within the Botany major
one of the following areas of specialization may be designated:
aquatic and wetland ecology, cytology, ecology, morphology, mycology,
physiology and molecular biology, or systematics and evolution.
The department also participates in the interdepartmental majors
in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics; Molecular, Cellular,
and Developmental Biology; Plant Physiology; Toxicology; and Water
Resources. (See Index.)
Prospective graduate students need a sound background in the physical,
biological, and mathematical sciences and English. The department
requires submission of Graduate Record Examination aptitude test
scores.
Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: 320, 321, 330, 403, 403I,
404, 406, 410, 411, 422I, 461I. 484, 484I, 487.
Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
Bot 102. Biology of Plants. (2-4)
Cr. 2. SS. 8 weeks. Function, structure, development, and evolution
of plants. Primarily for students who do not have a professional
interest in plant science.
Bot 202. Field Botany.
(2-4) Cr. 2. F.SS. 8 weeks. Field and laboratory studies of plants
in various local habitats. Includes trees, shrubs, flowering plants
and other green plants, lichens and fungi. Not recommended for students
with professional interest in plant science.
Bot 301I. Iowa Natural
History. (Same as Ia LL 301I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 302I. Plant-animal Interactions.
(Same as Ia LL 302I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 303. Biological Evolution. (Same
as Biol 303.) See Biology.
Bot 304. Plants and People. (3-0)
Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Credit in Biol 201. Wallace. Uses of plants
and fungi by humans and the importance of plants in the past, present
and future. Discussion of fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, spices,
beverages, oils, fibers, wood, medicines, and drugs, in the context
of their agricultural, cultural, and economic roles in modern societies.
Emphasis on origins and worldwide diversity of culturally important
plants, their characteristics, and uses.
Bot 306. Plant Taxonomy. (2-4) Cr.
4. S. Prereq: Biol 201. Wendel. Principles of plant classification,
survey of flowering plant families, identification and field study
of local plants.
Bot 308. Plants in the Classroom.
(2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Colbert.
Introduction to the structure, function, and ecology of plants.
Students will develop lesson plans focusing on plants and have opportunities
to prepare presentations on selected aspects of plant biology. Intended
for Elementary Education Majors and Secondary Education Majors and
Secondary Education Students.
Bot 312. Ecology. (Same as Biol 312.)
See Biology.
Bot 312I. Ecology. (Same as Ia LL
312I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 320. Plant Physiology. (3-0) Cr.
3. S. Prereq: Biol 301 or Gen 320; Biol 302 or BBMB 301; Chem
231 or 332; Phys 106 or 111. Spalding. Application of physical
and biological principles to the understanding of plant processes
involved in assimilation, metabolism, and regulation of growth and
development. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 321. Plant Physiology Laboratory.
A: (0-3) Cr. 1. S. B: (0-6) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Biol 202L; credit
or enrollment in 320. Spalding. Laboratory to accompany 320.
321B will include independent group research projects. Nonmajor
graduate credit.
Bot 330. Environmental Systems. (Same
as Env S 330, EnSci 330.) (2-4) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Biol 202 or
Micro 201, Chem 164, 167 or 178, Math 165 or 181. Crumpton.
Introduction to the dynamics of metabolic and biogeochemical processes
in environmental systems, emphasizing microbial processes. Environmental
factors controlling major autotrophic and heterotrophic processes
of microbes and higher organisms. Laboratory emphasizes mass balance
analysis and environmental simulation modeling. Nonmajor graduate
credit.
Bot 340. Biodiversity. (Same as Env
S 340.) (4-0) Cr. 2. S. Second 8 weeks. Prereq: One course in
life sciences. Clark. Survey of the major groups of organisms
and biological systems. Definition, measurement, and patterns of
distribution of organisms. Sources of information about biodiversity.
Not intended for major credit in the biological sciences.
Bot 356. Dendrology. (Same as For
356.) (2-6) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Biol 201. Farrar. Taxonomy,
morphology, and ecology of North American species of woody plants
of importance in timber production and wildlife food and cover.
Bot 367I. Plant Taxonomy. (Same as
Ia LL 367I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 403. Environmental Biogeochemistry.
(Same as EnSci 403, Geol 403.) (3-2) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: EnSci
330. Raich. Biological, chemical, and physical phenomena controlling
material, energy, and elemental fluxes in the environment. Human
interactions with and effects on environmental systems. Nonmajor
graduate credit.
Bot 403I. Evolution. (Same as Ia LL
403I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 404. Plant Anatomy. (3-3) Cr.
4. F. Prereq: Biol 202L; 306 recommended. Characteristics
of cell and tissue types in vascular plants. Anatomy of developing
and mature stems, roots, and leaves, including secondary (woody)
growth. Introduction to the special anatomy of flowers and seeds.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 406. Principles of Mycology. (Same
as Micro 406.) (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 10 credits in biological
sciences. Tiffany. Morphology, taxonomy and ecology of fungi;
their relation to agriculture and industry. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 410. Aquatic Ecology. (Same as
A Ecl 410, EnSci 410.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 312, EnSci 330,
or For 301. Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with
application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on lacustrine,
riverine and wetland ecology. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 410L. Aquatic Ecology Laboratory.
(Same as A Ecl 410L, EnSci 410L.) (0-3) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Concurrent
enrollment in 410. Field trips and laboratory exercises to accompany
410. Hands-on experience with aquatic research adn monitoring techniques
and concepts. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 411. Identification of Aquatic Organisms.
(Same as A Ecl 411.) (0-3) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment
in 410L. On line taxonomic and identification exercises to accompany
410. Instruction and practice in the identification of algae, aquatic
macrophytes, zooplankton, and benthos. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 422I. Prairie Ecology. (Same as
Ia LL 422I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 461I. Introduction to GIS. (Same
as Ia LL 461I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate
credit.
Bot 484. Plant Ecology. (3-0) Cr.
3. S. Prereq: Biol 312. Moloney. Principles of plant population
and community ecology. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 484I. Plant Ecology. (Same as
Ia LL 484I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 487. Aquatic and Wetland Microbial Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 587; same as EnSci 487, Micro 487.) (3-0) Cr.
3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry.
Crumpton. Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic
and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in aquatic and
wetland ecosystems. Emphasis on energy flow and nutrient dynamics.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Bot 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1
to 3 each time taken. Prereq: 7 credits in botany, permission
of instructor. No more than 9 credits of 490 may be counted
toward a degree in botany.
A. Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
B. Morphology
D. Mycology
E. Systematics and Evolution
F. Plant Ecology
H. Honors
I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (Same as Ia LL 490I) See Iowa Lakeside
Laboratory.
J. Cytology
K. Aquatic and Wetland Ecology
Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, open to qualified undergraduate
students
Bot 501I. Freshwater Algae.
(Same as Ia LL 501I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 505. Plant Diversity and Evolution.
(2-6) Cr. 4. Alt. S., offered 2005. Prereq: 10 credits in biological
sciences. Farrar. Current concepts of plant phylogeny from the
origin of land plants through the origin of angiosperms, with emphasis
on morphology, reproduction and evolutionary trends in bryophytes,
pteridophytes, and gymnosperms.
Bot 512. Plant Growth and Development.
(Same as Gen 512, MCDB 512, P Phy 512.) (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq:
320 or a course in developmental biology; 545 or BBMB 404, 405 or
Gen 520. Wurtele and Becraft. Plant growth and development and
its molecular genetic regulation. Hormone biosynthesis, metabolism,
and action. Signal transduction in plants.
Bot 513. Plant Metabolism. (Same as
P Phy 513.) (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 320, Phys 111, Chem 331;
one semester of biochemistry recommended. Spalding. Photosynthesis,
respiration, and other aspects of plant metabolism.
Bot 529. Plant Cell Biology. (Same
as MCDB 529.) (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 320, Biol 301, 302 or BBMB
405. Bassham. Organization, function, and development of plant
cells and subcellular structures.
Bot 531I. Conservation Biology. (Same
as Ia LL 531I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 535I. Restoration Ecology. (Same
as Ia LL 535I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 537. Environmental Stress Physiology.
(Same as Hort 537.) See Horticulture.
Bot 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology
Techniques. (Same as Zool 542.) See Zoology.
Bot 545. Plant Molecular Biology.
(Same as MCDB 545, P Phy 545.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 320, Biol
302. Mittler. Organization and function of plant nuclear and
organelle DNA; regulation of gene expression. Methods of generating
novel genetic variation. Impact of plant biotechnology on agriculture.
Bot 552. Pteridology. (1-3) Cr. 2.
Alt. SS., offered 2004. Prereq: 10 credits in biological sciences.
Farrar. Morphology, taxonomy, and ecology of the lower vascular
plants, with emphasis on ferns.
Bot 562. Evolutionary Genetics. (Same
as Gen 562.) See Genetics.
Bot 563. Molecular Phylogenetics. (Same
as Zool 563.) See Zoology.
Bot 564. Wetland Ecology. (Same as
EnSci 564.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 15 credits in biological
sciences. van der Valk. Ecology, classification, creation and
restoration, and management of wetlands. Emphasis on North American
temperate wetlands.
Bot 564I. Wetland Ecology. (Same as
Ia LL 564I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 566. Molecular Evolution. (Same
as Gen 566, Zool 566.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Permission of
instructor. Wendel. Seminar/discussion course covering the fundamentals
of molecular evolution. Emphasis is placed on original scientific
literature and current topics, including rates and patterns of genetic
divergence; nucleotide and allelic diversity; molecular clocks;
gene duplication; genome structure; organellar genomes; polyploidy;
transposable elements; and modes and mechanisms of gene and genome
evolution.
Bot 568. Advanced Systematics. (Same
as Ent 568, Zool 568.) (2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2005. Prereq:
Permission of instructor. Principles and practice of systematic
biology; taxonomy, nomenclature and classification of plants and
animals; sources and interpretation of systematic data; speciation;
fundamentals of phylogenetic systematics.
Bot 569. Biogeography. (Same as Zool
569.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2003. Prereq: Biol 303 or
equivalent; permission of instructor. Wallace. Principles underlying
the geographic distribution of organisms throughout the world; influences
of geology and tectonic movements, climate, migration, dispersal,
habitat, and phylogeny on present distribution patterns; biogeographic
methods.
Bot 570. Landscape Ecology. (Same
as A Ecl 570.) (2-3). Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2004. Prereq: Permission
of instructor; Bot 588 or A Ecl 588; a course in calculus. The
study of ecological and evolutionary processes within a spatial
context with emphasis on behavior, population and community dynamics.
Bot 575. Field Mycology. (2-6) Cr.
4 each time taken. SS. Prereq: 5 credits in botany. Tiffany.
Collection and identification of fungi and relation of their occurrence
to environmental factors. Field trips.
Bot 575I. Field Mycology. (Same as
Ia LL 575I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 580I. Ecology and Systematics of Diatoms.
(Same as Ia LL 580I.) See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Bot 582. Functional Ecology. (3-0)
Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2005. Prereq: Biol 312. Jurik. The
nature of adaptations to physical and biotic environments. Biophysical,
biomechanical, and physiological bases of the structure, form, growth,
distribution, and abundance of organisms.
Bot 584. Ecosystem Ecology. (Same
as EnSci 584.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Prereq: Combined
12 credits in biology and chemistry. Survey of the structure
and functioning of major terrestrial ecosystems. Nutrient cycles,
energy flows, and biotic and abiotic controls over ecosystem structure
and composition.
Bot 585. Community Ecology. (2-3)
Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2004. Prereq: 484. Factors controlling
species diversity, species abundance, and the structure and function
of communities in space and time. Weekend field trips to various
vegetation types.
Bot 587. Aquatic and Wetland Microbial Ecology.
(Dual-listed with 487; same as Micro 587.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry. Crumpton.
Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic
microorganisms and their roles in aquatic and wetland ecosystems.
Emphasis on energy flow and nutrient dynamics.
Bot 588. Population Ecology. (Same
as A Ecl 588.) (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Biol 312, Stat 401, a
course in calculus. Concepts and theories of population dynamics
with emphasis on models of growth, predation, competition, and regulation.
Bot 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to
3 each time taken. Prereq: 10 credits in botany, permission of
instructor.
A. Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
B. Morphology
D. Mycology
E. Systematics and Evolution
F. Plant Ecology
I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (Same as Ia LL 590I.) See Iowa Lakeside
Laboratory.
J. Cytology
K. Aquatic and Wetland Ecology
Bot 595. Agrostology. (2-3) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2004. Prereq: 306. Clark. Structure, identification,
classification, phylogeny, and economic aspects of grasses and related
families.
Bot 599. Creative Component. Cr. arr.
Research toward nonthesis master’s degree.
Courses for Graduate Students
Bot 612. Seminar in Plant Development.
Cr. 1 each time taken. S. Prereq: Bot/Gen 512 (can be taken concurrently).
Becraft, Wurtele. In-depth discussion and critique of journal articles
on current topics of interest to participants.
Bot 641. General Mycology. (Same as
Micro 641.) (2-6) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Pl P 407. Tiffany. First
semester of a full-year course. Taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and
phylogeny of slime molds and fungi (ooymcetes, chytridiomycetes,
zygomycetes, ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, and fungi imperfecti).
Bot 642. General Mycology. (Same as
Micro 642.) (2-6) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 641. Tiffany. Continuation
of 641. Taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and phylogeny of slime molds
and fungi (oomycetes, chytridiomycetes, zygomycetes, ascomycetes,
basidiomycetes, and fungi imperfecti).
Bot 651. Reproductive Biology of Flowering
Plants. (Same as Hort 651.) See Horticulture.
Bot 679. Light Microscopy. (Same as
Micro 679.) (2-9) Cr. 5. Fall semester even years. Prereq: Permission
of instructor. Horner. Current theories encompassing light optics
and their applications for specimen preservation, paraffin and resin
sectioning, general staining, histochemistry, cytophotometry, immunocytochemistry,
autoradiography, image digitization, processing and presentation,
and photomacro- and photomicrography. Limit of 10 students.
Bot 680. Scanning Electron Microscopy.
(Same as Micro 680.) (2-9) Cr. 5. Fall semester odd years. Prereq:
Permission of instructor. Horner. Current theories encompassing
scanning electron optics and their applications for high and low
vacuum microscopy, specimen chemical and cryo-preservation methods,
x-ray microanalysis, backscattered and topographic imaging, image
digitization, processing and presentation, and photomicrography.
Limit of 10 students.
Bot 681. Transmission Electron Microscopy.
(Same as Micro 681.) (2-9) Cr. 5. Spring semester odd years. Prereq:
Bot 679 and permission of instructor. Horner. Current theories
encompassing electron optics and their applications for chemical
and physical specimen preservation, ultramicrotomy, general staining
and cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, autoradiography, negative
staining and shadowing, x-ray microanalysis, image digitization,
processing and presentation, and photomicrography. Limit of 10 students.
Bot 696. Seminar in Plant Physiology and
Molecular Biology. (Same as Agron 696, BBMB 696, For 696,
Gen 696, Hort 696, MCDB 696, P Phy 696.) Cr. 1 each time taken.
F.S. Presentations and discussions of recent literature and problems
under investigation.
Bot 698. Seminar. Cr. 1 each time
taken. Meetings of botany faculty and students to discuss recent
literature and problems under investigation.
A. Vascular Plants
B. Non-vascular Plants
C. Systematics and Evolution
E. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (Same as MCDB
698.) See Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
F. Ecology
G. Aquatic and Wetland Ecology
Bot 699. Research. Cr. var.
A. Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
B. Morphology
D. Mycology
E. Systematics and Evolution
F. Plant Ecology
I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (Same as Ia LL 699I.) See Iowa Lakeside
Laboratory.
J. Cytology
K. Aquatic and Wetland Ecology
Courses
Offered at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL), Ocean Springs,
Mississippi
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is affiliated with the University
of Southern Mississippi. Iowa State students may register for the
following University of Southern Mississippi/GCRL courses and transfer
them to their ISU degree programs. Written permission of the ISU
coordinator for the GCRL, 201 Bessey, is required for this arrangement.
Inquire at 201 Bessey for further information.
MAR 305. Marine Botany. Cr. 3. SS.
A general study of coastal vegetation with emphasis on local examples
such as swamps, savannas, woodlands, strands and island vegetation.
MAR 490. Independent Study.
MAR 491. Special Topics.
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