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Introduction
† Cross-appointed
Botany is the area of biology that deals with plants, fungi and photosynthetic microorganisms. Humans and all other animals are dependent on
green plants and algae as the main source of our food and our oxygen. Knowledge of plant biology is essential for solving some of society’s most
pressing problems such as feeding our increasing population and maintaining the earth’s fragile ecosystems. Plant biology is an increasingly active
research area, and the past decade has already brought major advances in understanding how plants function. Many new possibilities have been
developed for the better use of plants by people, including the engineering of improved crops, weed control, plant breeding and the industrial
production of plant-derived biochemicals such as anticancer drugs.
The areas of specialization within botany that address problems of importance to humans include: Plant Biotechnology which uses molecular
biology to exploit the genetic and biochemical potential of plants; Plant Pathology which is the study of plant diseases. Problems relating to the
chemistry, physics and control of cellular processes are considered in the fields of Biochemistry, Development and Molecular Biology. The unique
aspects of whole organisms are addressed also in Plant Development (multicellular plants) and in Mycology (fungi) and Phycology (algae).
Ecology deals with the interaction of plants with their environment, while Evolutionary and Systematic Botany analyzes both the processes and
products of evolution.
Many botany specialists find careers in government research laboratories, hospitals, museums, environmental consulting companies,
agricultural firms and, increasingly, with biotechnology research institutes and private companies. Others teach at either the secondary school or
university level. Specialization in Botany or Biology at the undergraduate level is sufficient for some kinds of employment, while others require an
advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.).
A student who wishes to specialize in Botany should seek advice from the Botany Undergraduate Office. Generally, a foundation in chemistry,
mathematics and (usually) physics is advisable for the study of plant biology. It is also required that students take introductory courses dealing
with three aspects of biology: 1) molecular/cellular (BIO 250Y1), 2) organismal (BOT 251Y1), and 3) ecological/evolutionary (BIO 150Y1) before
specializing further in a plant biology subdiscipline. The Department of Botany Undergraduate Office gives further information about courses and
programs.
Associate Chair (Undergraduate):
Professor R.F. Sage, Room 2072, Earth Sciences Centre
Undergraduate Administrator:
Ms. S. Speller, Room 3055A, Earth Sciences Centre (416-978-7172)
BOTANY PROGRAMS
BIOGEOGRAPHY
— See GEOGRAPHY
BIOLOGY — See BIOLOGY
Note: Students in these Programs are encouraged to notify the Botany Undergraduate Office, Room 3055A, Earth Sciences Centre of their course
selections, beginning in the Second Year
BOTANY (B.Sc.)
Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(12 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses, including BIO 150Y1 and CHM 138, 139H1/151Y1 and one 100-series course
from CSC 108H1, 148H1/260H1; JMB170Y1/MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1; no minimum GPA is required.
First and Second Years:
1. BIO 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1
2. Two courses from: BCH 210H1; CHM (220H1, 247H1); CSC 108H1, 148H1/260H1; JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1;
STA 220H1, (STA 221H1/JBS 229H1)
3. BIO 250Y1, 260H1; BOT 251Y1
Higher Years:
1. ENV 234Y1 or 1.0 courses from: BIO 319H1, 321H1, 323H1, 324H1; BOT 300H1, 307H1
2. 2.5 courses from: BIO 301H1, 302H1, 303H1, 306H1, 308H1, 328H1, 351Y1; BOT 300+ series; JLM 349H1
3. 2.0 courses from: BIO 428H1; BOT 400-series; MGB 460H1
Major program (B.Sc.):
(8 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses, including BIO 150Y1 and CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1 and one course from: CSC 108H1, 148H1/206H1; JMB 170Y1/ MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1; no minimum GPA is required.
First Year:
1. BIO 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1
2. One course from: CSC 108H1, 148H1/260H1; JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1
Higher Years:
1. BIO 250Y1; BOT 251Y1
2. One 200+ level course in BCH 210H1, BIO, BOT, ENV 234Y1 (excluding BOT 202Y1)
3. Two courses from: BIO 301H1, 302H1, 303H1, 306H1, 308H1, 351Y1, 428H1; BOT 300+ series; MGB 460H1
Minor program (B.Sc.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses, including BIO 150Y1; no minimum GPA is required.
1. BIO 150Y1; BOT 251Y1
2. One full course from BIO/BOT/ENV/JLM/MGB 460H1 (excluding BOT 202Y1)
3. One BOT 300+ level course
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY — See BIOLOGY
ECOLOGY — See BIOLOGY
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY — See BIOLOGY
MOLECULAR PLANT BIOLOGY (Hon. B.Sc.)
Specialist program:
(11.5 or 12 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses, including BIO 150Y1, CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1 and JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/ 136Y1/137Y1; no minimum GPA is required.
First Year:
BIO 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1; JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1
Second Year:
BCH 210H1, BIO 250Y1, 260H1; BOT 251Y1; CHM 220H1, 247H1
Third and Fourth Years:
1. BOT 322Y1, 458H1; JLM 349H1/MGB311Y1*; MGB 460H1
2. 2.0 courses from BIO 351Y1; BOT 301H1, 340H1, 341H1, 351H1, 421H1, 460Y1, 461H1, 462Y1, 463H1
NOTE: no Molecular Plant Biology Major program exists; therefore, a student may qualify for a Botany major after third year.
*With permission of Undergraduate Secretary, Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology
PLANT PATHOLOGY (Hon. B.Sc.)
Specialist program:
(11.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses, including BIO 150Y1 and CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1 and one 100-series course
from: CSC 108H1, 148H1/260H1; JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1; no minimum GPA is required.
First and Second Years:
1. BIO 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1
2. Two courses from: BCH 210H1; CHM (220H1, 247H1); CSC 108H1, 148H1/260H1; JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1;
STA 220H1, (221H1/JBS 229H1)
3. BIO 250Y1; BOT 251Y1; ENV 234Y1/BIO319H1, 321H1/BIO 260H1, JLM 349H1
Higher Years:
1. BOT 301H1, 351H1, 452Y1, 405H1/458H1
2. BIO 351Y1
3. One course from: BIO 301H1, 302H1, 303H1, 306H1, 308H1; BOT 300+ series; MBY 375Y1; MGB 460H1
NOTE: No Plant Pathology Major program exists; therefore, a student may qualify for a Botany major after third year. Plant Pathology specialists
should consult with a member of the pathology faculty as early as possible in their programs.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY & METABOLISM (Hon. B.Sc.)
Specialist program:
(11.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses, including BIO 150Y1 and CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1 and JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/ 136Y1/137Y1; no minimum GPA is required.
First Year:
BIO 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1/151Y1; JMB 170Y1/MAT 135Y1/136Y1/137Y1
Second Year:
BCH 210H1; BIO 250Y1, 260H1, BOT 251Y1; CHM 220H1, 247H1
Third & Fourth Years:
BIO 328H1; BOT 322Y1, 421H1, 458H1; JLM 349H1; MGB 460H1; 1.0 courses from BOT 300+level
NOTE: No Plant Physiology and Metabolism Major program exists, therefore a student may qualify for a Botany major after third year.
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