理学学士学位是为那些计划在科学界从事植物学的学生而设计的，尤其是那些打算进行研究生学习的学生。除了植物学课程外，还需要完整的生物学，化学，数学和物理学基础课程。学生可以回想起有关进化，解剖，形态，系统学，遗传学，生理学，生态学和植物保护的详细信息。藻类和真菌。学生可以回想起夏威夷植物区系独特的生态和进化特征的细节，学生可以利用口头和书面交流技巧进行有效的交流，学生可以生成和检验假设，进行观察，收集数据，分析和解释结果，得出结论并评估在广泛的科学背景下具有重要意义。
The School of Life Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa teaches students an appreciation for and understanding of living systems, using the unique environment of Hawaii as a natural laboratory for study. The curricula are designed to provide students with a strong background in the principles of biology with rigorous upper-division instruction in a number of areas. This combination of breadth and in-depth instruction allows students to develop the intellectual foundations and skills necessary to deal with the specific biological concerns of today and the flexibility to meet the needs of the various professions. From this base, our graduates can pursue future specialization with confidence. Undergraduate students pursuing the botany major have a broad selection of courses and unique opportunities to gain experience in field and laboratory work. Students are encouraged to participate in the active research with faculty both on and off campus. The baccalaureate curricula are designed to prepare students for graduate work in biological sciences, admission to professional schools, or advanced specialized training.