University of Guelph 1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs

Plant Biology

Departments of Botany, Crop Science, Horticultural Science and Environmental Biology, College of Biological Science and Ontario Agricultural College.

Coordinator: K. Peter Pauls, Ext. 2460.

Major

Semester 1

15-103 [0.50] Biology I
19-104 [0.50] General Chemistry I
63-108 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
76-107 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective*
*It is recommended that [0.50] Arts or Social Science elective be from:
36-110 [0.50] Introductory Macroeconomics
37-120 [0.50] Reading the Contemporary World
45-122 [0.50] Human Impact on the Environment
49-125 [0.50] Science and Society Since 1500
74-100 [0.50] Introductory Philosophy
78-140 [0.50] Public Management and Administration
80-110 [0.50] Principles of Behaviour

Semester 2

15-104 [0.50] Biology II
19-105 [0.50] General Chemistry II
76-108 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences II
27-120 [0.50] Introduction to Computing
OR
27-160 [0.50] Foundations of Programming
OR
63-208 [0.50] Elements of Calculus II
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

Semester 3

15-221 [0.50] Introductory Cell Biology
OR
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective
01-2451/2 [1.00] Plant Agriculture
17-240 [0.50] Plant Anatomy
19-258 [0.50] Introductory Biochemistry
15-201 [0.50] Ecology
OR
17-205 [0.50] Plant Ecology
OR
29-211 [0.50] Crop Ecology

Semester 4

15-221 [0.50] Introductory Cell Biology
OR
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective
01-2451/2 [1.00] Plant Agriculture
17-230 [0.50] Plant Physiology
34-204 [0.50] Biology of Plant Pests
40-200 [0.50] Introductory Genetics

Semester 5

40-202 [0.50] Introductory Molecular Biology
89-204 [0.50] Statistics I
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective
[1.00]* elective

Semester 6

17-270 [0.50] Classification and Morphology of Seed Plants
[2.00]* electives

Semester 7

[2.50]* electives
(one must be 40-202 if not yet taken.)

Semester 8

17-438 [0.50] Metabolism in the Whole Life of Plants
[2.00]* electives

Electives

*Selection of electives is subject to the following rules:

  1. A minimum of [5.00] must be Plant Biology credits offered by the Interdepartmental Plant Biology Program (83-xxx)
    Department of Botany:
    17-230 [0.50] Plant Physiology
    17-240 [0.50] Plant Anatomy
    17-320 [0.50] Fungi
    17-326 [0.50] Phycology
    17-353 [0.50] Diversity and Adaptation in Land Plants
    17-414 [0.25], [0.50], [0.75] Plant Microtechniques
    17-438 [0.50] Metabolism in the Whole Life of Plants
    17-482 [0.75] Research Opportunities in Botany I
    17-483 [0.75] Research Opportunities in Botany II
    40-300 [0.50] Population Genetics
    Department of Crop Science:
    29-211 [0.50] Crop Ecology
    29-228 [0.50] Crops in Land Reclamation
    29-330 [0.50] Grain Crops
    29-331 [0.50] Protein and Oilseed Crops
    29-332 [0.50] Pasture and Grazing Management
    29-333 [0.50] Forage Crops: Science and Technology
    29-422 [0.50] Cropping Systems
    29-424 [0.50] Weed Science
    29-426 [0.50] Crop Science Field Trip
    29-434 [0.50] Seminar: Selected Topics in Crop Science
    29-435 [0.50] Crop Science Research Project I
    29-436 [0.50] Crop Science Research Project II
    01-2451/2 [1.00] Plant Agriculture
    40-310 [0.50] Plant Genetics
    40-416 [0.50] Plant Breeding
    Department of Environmental Biology:
    34-203 [0.50] Forestry
    34-204 [0.50] Biology of Plant Pests
    34-321 [0.50] Plant Pathology
    34-400 [0.50] Plant Disease Management
    34-407 [0.50] Biological Control: Plant Diseases
    34-442 [0.50] Problems in Environmental Biology
    34-478 [0.50] Forest Ecology
    Department of Horticultural Science:
    53-301 [0.50] Annual, Perennial and Indoor Plants - Identification and Use
    53-322 [0.50] Turf Management
    53-323 [0.50] Plant Propagation
    53-326 [0.50] Woody Plants
    53-328 [0.50] Greenhouse Production
    53-334 [0.50] Culture of Plants
    53-351 [0.50] Vegetable Production
    53-425 [0.50] Nursery Production
    53-430 [0.50] Postharvest Physiology
    53-438 [0.50] Tropical and Sub-Tropical Horticultural Crops
    53-442 [0.50] Fruit Crops
    53-490 [0.50] Horticultural Science Research I
    53-491 [0.50] Horticultural Science Research II
    40-416 [0.50] Plant Breeding
    Plant Biology
    83-311 [0.50] Crop Physiology
    83-375 [0.50] Plant Tissue Culture
    83-400 [0.50] Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant-Microbe Interactions
    83-403 [0.50] Plant Cell Biology
    83-410 [0.50] Soil Plant Relationships
    83-415 [0.50] Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant Development
    83-453 [0.50] Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants
    83-460 [0.75] Plant Environment Interaction and Stress Physiology
    83-475 [0.50] Genetic Engineering of Plants

  2. From the total of [7.50] in semester 5-8 at least [5.50] from this list or from the approved science elective course list for B.Sc. students must be at the 300 and 400 levels and at least [2.00] must be at the 400 level.

Minor

A minor in Plant Biology requires [5.00] credits in the Plant Biology program chosen in consultation with the program advisor. The courses will include:

  1. 01-2451/2, 17-230, 17-240, 17-270, 34-204;
  2. one of 15-201, 17-205;
  3. and the remaining credits chosen from offerings by the Departments of Botany, Crop Science, Environmental Biology or Horticultural Science.
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Last revised: March 16 1998.