BA and BS Botany

Botany is the study of all aspects of the biology of plants. Plants are of critical importance to the world and in human society. Tremendous advances in biotechnology, environmental studies, and related areas make botany an important and fascinating field of study. Botanists work to understand plants as major primary producers, as foundations of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and as essential resources. Examples of botany-related careers include horticulture and agriculture, plant breeding, biotechnology, scientific research and development, teaching at the high school and college levels, and environmental monitoring and regulation at state and federal levels. Botany majors study how plants function at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels. A diverse set of courses allows students to study the evolution and biodiversity of plants, plant ecology, taxonomy, and physiology.