Botany

Botany is the scientific study of plants and plant life. Stemming from the biological sciences, botany covers everything from the structure, reproduction, metabolism, development, chemical properties and evolution of plants. Botany majors will learn about the symbiotic relationship between plants and their environment. Student will focus on the biology of plants and other living organisms like algae, fungi and bacteria. They will closely examine the process of photosynthesis, as well as plants role in global water and carbon cycles. Because botany is such a broad science, students will need to be knowledgeable in other science disciplines, such as chemistry, biology, physics, horticulture, zoology and microbiology. Some common courses for botany majors are phycology, plant physiology, plant ecology and systematics.

Botany graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of careers within the plant sciences field. Graduates go on to work in applied fields like forestry, crop production, horticulture, genetics and plant breeding, and plant pathology. Botany students can also apply their knowledge of plants and other sciences toward conservation and sustainability efforts. A botany degree is perfect for students who enjoy learning about plants and their vital role in our environment, as well as those who aim to preserve plant life and initiate green efforts.