Department of Botany

Professors
GREGORY K. BROWN, B.S. Colorado State University 1973; M.S. Arizona State University 1978; Ph.D. 1980; Professor of Botany 1997, 1985; Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences 2006.
RONALD L. HARTMAN, B.S. Western Illinois University 1967; M.S. University of Wyoming 1971; Ph.D. University of Texas 1976; Professor of Botany 1988, 1977.
STEPHEN T. JACKSON, B.A. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale 1977; M.S. 1978; Ph.D. Indiana University 1983; Professor of Botany 2001, 1995.
STEVEN L. MILLER, B.S. University of Wyoming 1979; M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1982; Ph.D. 1985; Professor of Botany 2002, 1990.
WILLIAM A. REINERS, B.A. Knox College 1959; M.S. Rutgers 1962; Ph.D. 1964; Professor of Botany 1983.

Associate Professors
STEPHEN K. HERBERT, B.S. Seattle Pacific University 1980; M.S. University of Washington 1984; Ph.D. 1988; Associate Professor of Botany 1999.
DAVID WILLIAMS, B.A. The University of Texas, Austin 1985; M.S. Texas A&M University 1988; Ph.D. Washington State University 1992; Associate Professor of Botany 2003.

CYNTHIA WEINIG, B.A. (Hons.) Brown University 1991; Ph.D. Indiana University; Associate Professor of Botany and Molecular Biology 2007.

Assistant Professors

ALEX BUERKLE, B.A. University of Missouri 1990; Ph.D. Indiana University 1997; Assistant Professor of Botany 2004.

BRENT E. EWERS, B.S. Colorado State University 1995; M.S. Duke University 1997; Ph.D. 1999; Assistant Professor of Botany 2002.

KIONA OGLE, B.S. Northern Arizona State 1997; M.S. Duke University 2003; Ph.D. 2003; Assistant Professor of Botany 2006.
ELISE PENDALL, B.S. Cornell University 1983; M.S. University of California, Berkeley 1989; Ph.D. University of Arizona 1997; Assistant Professor of Botany 2002.

DANIEL B. TINKER, B.S. Ft. Lewis College 1993; M.S. University of Wyoming 1996; Ph.D. 1999; Assistant Professor of Botany 2005.

NAOMI WARD, B.Sc. (Hons.) University of Queensland 1993; Ph.D. University of Warwick 1997; Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and Botany 2007.

Assistant Lecturers
KENNETH L. DRIESE, B.S. University of Virginia 1981; M.S. University of Wyoming 1992; Research Scientist/Assistant Lecturer in Botany 2002.

MARK E. LYFORD, B.A. St. Olaf College 1993; M.S. University of Wyoming 1995; Ph.D. 2001; Assistant Lecturer of Botany 2005; Director of Biology Program.

Professors Emeriti:
Martha Christensen
Dennis H. Knight

Courses in botany have been developed to meet the needs of the following groups of students: those who desire a general knowledge of the subject for its cultural value; those specializing in areas which require a background in plant biology; and those selecting botany or biology as a major.

Undergraduate Degrees

Biology

The Biology major is an interdepartmental program designed for students interested in obtaining a broad education in biological sciences. It enables students to combine courses in biology, botany, zoology, physiology, and other biological sciences to meet the requirements of hte major. On completion of the core requirements for the major, specific courses selected to complete the major may vary according to students’ interests and are worked out by consultations between student and adviser. The requirements for a bachelor’s degree are outlined in the Biology section of this Bulletin.

Botany

Students majoring in botany may pursue a B.S. degree by earning at least 33 credit hours in botany and biology courses, and are required to take the following: BOT 3200, 4300, 4400, 4640, or 4680; LIFE 2022, 2023, 3400, 3410, 3050, 3600; MICR/MOLB 2021; or the equivalents of these courses. In addition, majors must take CHEM 1020, 1030, and 2300 or 2320; MATH 2200; PHYS 1110 or 1310, and 1120 or 1320; and one course in computer science, statistics, or mathematics (beyond MATH 2200); one additional 3 hour laboratory course (or courses totaling 3 hours) in chemistry, physics, or molecular biology; or the equivalent of these courses. The B.A. in Botany has been phased out pending approval by the Trustees.

The department offers an undergraduate environment and natural resources (ENR) concentration which provides botany students both academic and practical experience interacting with students from other ENR-related disciplines. See the School of Environment and Natural Resources section in this bulletin for more information.

Suggested B.S. Program in Botany

The following curriculum should be considered only as a guide for freshmen and sophomores. Student schedules are arranged in consultation with their adviser. Majors are encouraged, but not required, to enroll for summer courses once during the four-year period, either on campus or at a biological field station.

Suggested Course Sequence

Freshman Year: Fall	Hours
LIFE 1001	2
LIFE 1010	4
CHEM 1020	4
ENGL 1010	3
MATH 1400 OR 1450	3-5
Total Hours	16-18

Freshman Year: Spring	Hours
LIFE 2021	4
CHEM 1030	4
University Studies elective	3-6
MATH 1405	3
Physical Activity and Health	1
Total Hours	15-18

Sophomore Year: Fall	Hours
LIFE 3400	3
LIFE 2023 or elective	3
MATH 2200	4
Foreign language	4
Electives	3-4
Total Hours	17-18

Sophomore Year: Spring	Hours
BOT/LIFE elective	4
STAT/MATH/COSC	3-4
Foreign language	4
Electives	3-6
Total Hours	14-18

Undergraduate Minor

A minor is offered by the Department of Botany. Further information may be obtained by contacting the department, or at http://www.uwyo.edu/botany/.

Teacher Education

Botany collaborates with the College of Education in offering the Natural Sciences Program, which provides training in science and mathematics for prospective K-12 teachers.

Graduate Program

The Department of Botany offers programs leading to both the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Consult the Graduate Bulletin for information concerning graduate courses and advanced degrees.

Botany (BOT) Courses

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Last Change: 11/27/07