植物学是对植物和类植物生物的一般研究，从微观藻类到巨型红杉，从蘑菇到开花的被子植物。植物解剖学，植物如何生长和发育以及它们如何在环境中生存和相互联系是研究的主题。对于喜欢户外活动的学生来说，从事植物生态学，分类学或林业的职业可能很有吸引力。被微观世界的美丽和设计所吸引的学生可能会从事植物解剖学或植物发育生物学的职业。对化学感兴趣的人可能会喜欢植物生物化学，分子生物学或植物生物技术。那些因植物病害而着迷的人可能会成为植物病理学家，以数学为导向的人们可能会探索系统生态学，遗传学或植物生物技术。植物学课程以数学
Botany is the general study of plants and plant-like organisms from microscopic algae to giant redwoods, from mushrooming fungi to flowering angiosperms. Plant anatomy, how plants grow and develop, and how they survive and interrelate within their environments are topics of study. For students who like the outdoors, a career in plant ecology, taxonomy, or forestry might be appealing. Students attracted to the beauty and design of the microscopic world might enjoy a career in plant anatomy or plant developmental biology. Those interested in chemistry might enjoy plant biochemistry, molecular biology, or plant biotechnology. Those intrigued by plant diseases might become plant pathologists and the mathematically oriented might explore systems ecology, genetics, or plant biotechnology.<br><br>The botany curriculum begins with a solid foundation in mathematics, the biological sciences, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, evolution, and genetics. Botany emphasizing terrestrial plant studies including plant systematics, anatomy, and ecology, biochemistry, and earth sciences round out the core. Botany students also take liberal arts and communications courses to give breadth to their education.<br><br>Learning Objectives<br>Students completing the major in in Biological Science with a concentration in Botany will attain a well-rounded education grounded in the natural sciences, with emphasis on the current state of knowledge in botany. Upon successfully completing the degree, they will be able to:<br><br>Attain a solid foundation in the natural sciences, with emphasis on biological processes and phenomena,<br>Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of biological concepts, processes, and phenomena that are broadly applicable to organisms, as well as more a detailed understanding of multiple aspects of biological concepts, processes and phenomena applicable to plants and allied organisms,<br>Demonstrate strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills, and the ability to apply these appropriately in botanical contexts,<br>Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate material from botany and related fields, and effectively communicate such information.