Botany, B.S.

Visit the Biology Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

Students interested in botany, or related fields, are strongly encouraged to earn at least a baccalaureate degree (BS). To be competitive in the job market additional post-baccalaureate education is suggested. The BS degree in Botany may be used for entry into a career or in preparation for graduate (Masters/ PhD) or professional schools (medical, pharmacy etc.).

Matriculation Requirements

1. BIOL 1610 College Biology I or BIOL 1610H College Biology I with C- or higher and approval of Biology Department adviser.

Program Requirements

¹ENVT 2630 and ENVT 3630 are suggested electives. BOT 3340 cannot count for credit towards the Botany degree. 

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete the required minimum 120 credit hours.
2. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
3. If an AA or AS degree has been earned, a maximum of 64 of these credits may apply toward the BS.
4. At least 30 credit hours in residence at UVU or satellite sites are required, with 10 hours earned during the last 45 hours.
5. A minimum of 40 credits must be upper-division (numbered 3000 or above).
6. A minimum of 40 credits must be in the Biology Department (BIOL, BOT, BTEC, MICR, or ZOOL prefixes), 30 of which must be upper-division. A minimum of nine Biology Department credits must be taken at UVU.
7. Complete discipline core courses with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.
8. Except for 4900R Special Topics courses, a maximum cumulative total of 9 credits in any combination of upper division Departmental courses with an "R" designation may count toward graduation.
9. Achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 with a minimum GPA of 2.25 in Biology Department courses.
10. Complete the appropriate application for graduation form.
11. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
12. Successful completion of two writing enriched (WE) courses.

13. Complete Departmental Assessment conducted by the Dept. of Biology Assessment Coordinator.

14. Complete an exit survey administered by the Biology Department.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the process of science through the use of hypothesis testing in the design and completion of scientific experiments.
2. Critically evaluate scientific information.
3. Quantitatively analyze scientific data through graph interpretation, statistical analysis, and problem solving.
4. Effectively communicate scientific information in both written and oral formats.
5. Explain fundamental biological concepts in botany including cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecological principles, organismal biology, and biodiversity.
6. Apply scientific concepts both across and outside of botany that demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding.