Botany - B.S. draft

Program Overview

Kent State's Botany program offers a comprehensive study of plants, providing hands-on experience in various aspects of plant science. Students develop expertise in areas such as plant physiology, genetics, ecology, and evolution. With a focus on the practical applications of botany, the program prepares graduates for successful careers in fields including research, teaching, and environmental conservation.

Program Outline

Our Bachelor of Science in Botany provides hands-on experience in plant physiology, ecology, genetics and more. With experienced faculty and valuable networking opportunities, the Botany program prepares you for a rewarding career in the field.

Outline:

Major Requirements:

• BSCI 10110 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4 credit hours
• BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4 credit hours
• BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3 credit hours
• BSCI 40163 EVOLUTION 3 credit hours
• BSCI 40600 WRITING IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (WIC) 1 credit hour
• CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4 credit hours
• CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4 credit hours
• CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 credit hour
• CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1 credit hour
• Botany Core Electives (choose from the following): 12-14 credit hours
• BSCI 30267 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
• BSCI 30270 GENERAL PLANT BIOLOGY
• BSCI 30271 GENERAL PLANT BIOLOGY LABORATORY
• BSCI 30274 FORESTRY
• BSCI 30275 LOCAL FLORA (ELR)
• BSCI 30277 ECONOMIC BOTANY
• Biology Electives (choose from the following): 3,41-6 credit hours
• BSCI 30105 CAREER PATHWAYS IN BIOLOGY
• BSCI 40192 INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (ELR)
• BSCI 40196 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
• BSCI 40199 SENIOR HONORS THESIS (ELR)
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives (choose from the following): 320-25 credit hours
• CHEM 20482 BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
2 credit hours OR
• CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
• PHY 13002 & PHY 13022 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
OR
• PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
• Any Biology (BSCI) course
4 credit hours
• Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA):
• UC 10001 FLASHES 101
1 credit hour
• Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)
8 credit hours
• Kent Core Composition
6 credit hours
• Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)
9 credit hours
• Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)
6 credit hours
• General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)
15 credit hours

Graduation Requirements:

• Minimum Major GPA: 2.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 2.000

Roadmap:

• Semester One:
• BSCI 10110 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
4 credit hours
• CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
4 credit hours
• CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
1 credit hour
• UC 10001 FLASHES 101
1 credit hour
• Kent Core Requirement
3 credit hours
• Kent Core Requirement
3 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours:
16
• Semester Two:
• BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
4 credit hours
• CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
4 credit hours
• CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
1 credit hour
• Kent Core Requirement
3 credit hours
• Kent Core Requirement
3 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours:
15
• Semester Three:
• CHEM 20482 or CHEM 30475 or CHEM 30482 BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
0-3 credit hours
• Botany Core Electives
4 credit hours
• Kent Core Requirement
3 credit hours
• Kent Core Requirement
3 credit hours
• Kent Core Requirement
3 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours:
17
• Semester Four:
• BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS
3 credit hours
• BSCI 40600 WRITING IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (WIC)
1 credit hour
• CHEM 20482 or CHEM 30475 or CHEM 30482 BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
0-3 credit hours
• Biology Elective or Biology, Chemistry, Physics Elective
3 credit hours
• Botany Core Electives
4-6 credit hours
• General Elective
3 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours:
14
• Semester Five:
• Biology Elective or Biology, Chemistry, Physics Elective
3 credit hours
• Botany Core Electives
4 credit hours
• Foreign Language
4 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours:
16
• Semester Six:
• Biology Electives or Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
9 credit hours
• Foreign Language
4 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours:
16
• Semester Seven:
• BSCI 40163 EVOLUTION
3 credit hours
• Biology Electives or Biology, Chemistry, Physics Electives
8 credit hours
• General Elective
3 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours:
14
• Semester Eight:
• Biology Elective or Biology, Chemistry, Physics Elective
3 credit hours
• General Electives
9 credit hours

Careers:

• Biological science teachers, postsecondary
• Projected Growth:
9.3% much faster than the average
• Number of Jobs:
64,700
• Potential Earnings:
$85,600
• Biological scientists, all other
• Projected Growth:
2.2% slower than the average
• Number of Jobs:
44,700
• Potential Earnings:
$85,290
• Natural sciences managers
• Projected Growth:
4.8% about as fast as the average
• Number of Jobs:
71,400
• Potential Earnings:
$137,940
• Soil and plant scientists
• Projected Growth:
6.8% faster than the average
• Number of Jobs:
17,800
• Potential Earnings:
$66,120

Other:

• The Bachelor of Science degree in Botany focuses on the scientific study of plants, and the understanding of how plants provide aesthetic beauty, as well as materials for basic needs, including food, shelter and oxygen.
• Botanical research has diverse applications in modern horticulture, agriculture, soil science and forestry, in addition to pharmacology and biotechnology.
• Many students continue their education in graduate or professional programs.
• Those opting to enter directly into the workforce find jobs in fields related to the economic importance of plants, including agriculturally-based and related professions, environmental consulting or in federal, state or local agencies.
• The Department of Biological Sciences offers several mechanisms to help students prepare for their future careers.