The department offers courses which are slashlisted so undergraduate students may take an undergraduate 4000-level course while graduate students may take a graduate 5000-level course. The lectures in a slashlisted course are the same. However, students in the 5000-level course have substantial additional requirements beyond those for students in the 4000-level course. These additional requirements are listed in the slashlisted course syllabus.
1114 General Botany. Previous course in chemistry (high school or college) recommended. Fulfills Arts and Sciences' biological science requirement. Basic processes and structures in plants; their relation to factors in the environment; reproduction; heredity, heritable and nonheritable variations in plants and their causes and consequences are studied. Scientific procedures are acquired through application and discussion. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su) [II-LAB]
2404 Ecology and Environmental Quality (Crosslisted with Zoology 2404). Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Study of ecological principles and their applications to human systems, study of population, air pollution, water pollution, energy issues, etc. Laboratory exercises focus on learning scientific methods of measurement of environmental quality factors. Laboratory (Sp) [II-LAB]
2503 Plant Care and Cultivation. Prerequisite: 1005 or 1114. Application of the principles of botany to the cultivation, propagation, and maintenance of plants grown in home environments. Particular attention is given to the effects of light, water, minerals, and soil factors on plant growth; seed and vegetative propagation; pest control; and proper conditions for cultivated plants. (F)
3113 Cell Biology (Crosslisted with Microbiology, Zoology 3113). Prerequisite: 1114 or Zoology 1114 and Chemistry 3013 or 3053. Introduction to the cell as a unit of life. A chemical and physical comparison of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells to include a discussion of cell metabolism, types of metabolic regulation and an analysis of ultrastructure. Emphasis will be placed on the dynamic changes in metabolism and ultrastructure which occur during the life of a cell. (F, Sp)
3163 Economic Botany. Prerequisite: introductory biology, 1005, Zoology 1005, 1114, or Zoology 1114. A survey of plants and plant products used in industry, drug plants and drugs, and especially food plants and food adjuncts. Origin of agriculture, domestication and evolution of crop plants, and uses of plants in different cultures are emphasized. (F) [IV-WC]
†G3333 Genetics (Crosslisted with Zoology 3333). Prerequisite: eight hours of zoology or eight hours of botany, or five hours of zoology or botany and permission. Principles of inheritance at gene, chromosome and population levels; nature of the genetic material and its involvement in the determination of structure and function. No laboratory. (F, Sp)
†G3342 Genetics Laboratory (Crosslisted with Zoology 3342). Prerequisite: 3333 or concurrent enrollment or equivalent. The demonstrations, crosses and experiments are designed to illustrate various genetic phenomena, including Mendelian laws, recombination, mutation, natural and artificial selection and interaction of genotype with environment. The primary organism studied is Drosophila, with some use of corn, Neurospora and others. Laboratory (F)
†G3452 Methods in Plant Ecology. Prerequisite: 3534, corequisite: 3453. Methodology in plant physiological, population, community and ecosystem ecology will be covered. Emphasis will be on actual field or laboratory experience and the applicability of these methods to other areas of ecology. Laboratory (F)
†G3453 Principles of Plant Ecology. Prerequisite: 3534 or equivalent. Introduction to physiological, population and community ecology. Emphasis is placed on environmental factors, disturbance and succession and how these factors affect species diversity and landscape patterns. One optional field trip. (F)
3534 Flowering Plants. Prerequisite: 1114 or six hours of biology or permission of instructor. Introduction to the classification of vascular plants with emphasis on the origin, evolutionary relationships and reproductive biology of the flowering plants. Laboratory activities stress identification skills, terminology, field techniques and family recognition for the flora of Oklahoma. Field trips. Laboratory (Sp)
†G3932 Instrumental Methods in Biology (Crosslisted with Microbiology 3932). Prerequisite: one of the following:4115; Microbiology 2815; Zoology 2124 or one course in biochemistry; Physics 2414 and 2424. Principles of analytical measurements; common categories of instruments; advantages and disadvantages of each method; examples are chosen from medical technology, environmental technology, biochemistry, physiology, etc. (F)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. (F, Sp, Su)
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. (By request)
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. (F, Sp, Su)
3990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one course in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp, Su)
G4115 Principles of Plant Physiology. Prerequisite: 1114 and organic chemistry. The physiology of green plants, including respiration, photosynthesis, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, mineral nutrition, translocation, water relations, growth and development. Laboratory (F)
G4283 Plant Anatomy. Prerequisite: seven hours in biology or permission of instructor. The structure and development of the organs of vascular plants as revealed by observations of representative living and prepared specimens. Theories concerning the evolution of organs and internal structure. (Sp odd-numbered years)
4413 Paleobotany (Crosslisted with Geology 4413; Slashlisted with 5413). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Introduction to the fossil record of terrestrial plants from algae to flowering plants. Lectures will address anatomy, morphology, taphonomy and paleoecology, including climate and plant-animal interactions. Laboratories will put lecture topics into practice using fossil plants from the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History collection and from fieldwork. Field trips. No student may earn credit for both 4413 and 5413. Laboratory (Sp, even-numbered years)
4553 Plant Geography (Slashlisted with 5553). Prerequisite: 3453, 3534, or permission of instructor. Analysis of the evolutionary, ecological, genetic and historical factors that affect present-day distributional patterns of plants on continents and islands. Particular emphasis is directed to range disjunctions and endemism as well as the effects of continental drift, geoclimatic changes, dispersal, polyploidy and phylogeny on the flora of North America. No student may earn credit for both 4553 and 5553. (F odd-numbered years)
4561 Field Studies (Slashlisted with 5561). Prerequisite: 3453, 3534, or permission of instructor. May be repeated. Field-based studies of the flora and vegetation of a particular area. Readings and lectures focus on a regional flora, and the geohistorical, biogeographic, and ecological factors affecting vegetational patterns and dynamics. Observations of characteristic habitats and plant communities, and identification and recognition of important plants are stressed during field trips. No student may earn credit for both 4561 and 5561. (Irreg.)
4623 Ecosystem Ecology (Slashlisted with 5623). Prerequisite: 3453 or equivalent. Studies interactions between organisms and their environment with an earth-system context. Students will learn general concepts of ecosystems; examine major factors that control ecosystems properties; explore ecosystem functions and structure and their spatial and temporal variation; and evaluate implications of ecosystem processes for functioning of the global system and sustainable use by human beings. No student may earn credit for both 4623 and 5623. (F)
4723 General Mycology (Slashlisted with 5723). Prerequisite: 1114, or Zoology 1114 and 1121, or Microbiology 3812 and 3813. A survey of the fungi, including diversity, biology, and significance in ecology and human affairs. No student may earn credit for both 4723 and 5723. (F)
4810 Special Topics (Slashlisted with 5810). 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: two courses in botany and permission. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit three hours per semester, nine hours total. Topics will include newly developing areas of the discipline. Taught at an upper-division level based on previous course background. No student may earn credit for both 4810 and 5810 for the same course content. (Irreg.)
4843 Introduction to Molecular Biology (Crosslisted with Microbiology, Zoology 4843; Slashlisted with 5843). Prerequisite: 1114 or Microbiology 3813 and 3812, or Zoology 1114 and one course in organic chemistry. Introduction to the characteristics and biological functions of nucleic acids and proteins in living cells with emphasis on nucleic acid replication, transcription, translation and regulation; also emphasis on the molecular aspects of microbial genetics--transformation, transduction and conjugation; and emphasis on molecular immunology and genetic engineering/recombinant DNA technology. No student may earn credit for both 4843 and 5843. (F, Sp)
4873 Microbial Physiology and Molecular Biology Laboratory (Crosslisted with Microbiology 4873). Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. Current techniques to explore molecular aspects of gene expression and regulation. Experiments include: plasmid and phage propagation, nucleic acid purification, DNA and protein manipulation, and gene analysis. (F, Sp)
4983 Senior Capstone: Plant Biology for the 21st Century. Prerequisite: 12 hours of botany and senior standing. Interdisciplinary approach to synthesize ideas from the major areas of botany. Readings, research and discussions on the important issues in botany at the present and into the next century. A major written assignment required. [V]
4990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: three courses in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp, Su)
G5264 Morphology of Vascular Plants. Prerequisite: 12 hours of botany including 2213. The external form and internal structure of representative members of the major groups of vascular plants with emphasis on comparative life histories. The classification and interrelationships of living and extinct forms as revealed by structural data. (Irreg.)
G5293 Cytology Ultrastructure (Crosslisted with Microbiology, Zoology 5293). Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology. A descriptive survey of bacterial, plant and animal cells. Emphasis will be given to the ultrastructural morphology of cellular organelles and their functional significance. (F)
G5364 Transmission Electron Microscopy (Crosslisted with Microbiology, Zoology 5364). Prerequisite: permission. Introduction to the theory of transmission electron microscopy and practical instruction in specimen preparation, ultramicrotomy, instrument operation, photography and quantitative methods. Laboratory (F)
G5374 Scanning Electron Microscopy (Crosslisted with Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Zoology 5374). Prerequisite: basic chemistry; basic physics; demonstrated need; permission of instructor. Principles of scanning electron microscopy combined with training in the operation of the SEM and ancillary equipment. Students will be certified in the operation of all equipment. Sample preparation on a variety of samples and darkroom procedures will be performed. Independent project with oral report and poster required. Laboratory
G5413 Paleobotany (Crosslisted with Geology 5413; Slashlisted with 4413). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Introduction to the fossil record of terrestrial plants from algae to flowering plants. Lectures will address anatomy, morphology, taphonomy and paleoecology, including climate and plant-animal interactions. Laboratories will put lecture topics into practice using fossil plants from the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History collection and from fieldwork. Field trips. No student may earn credit for both 4413 and 5413. Laboratory (Sp, even-numbered years)
G5453 Advanced Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (crosslisted with Microbiology and Zoology). Prerequisite: general ecology. Required for students in the ecology and evolutionary biology doctoral program. An introduction to current research opportunities and research programs in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Oklahoma. Specific topics and lecturers will vary from week to week to give students a broad overview of ongoing research projects. (F)
G5471 Seminar in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (crosslisted with Microbiology and Zoology). Prerequisite: graduate standing. Two semesters of enrollment are required for students in the ecology and evolutionary biology doctoral program. An intensive, student-based seminar in which students present both proposals and ongoing progress reports on doctoral level research projects in ecology and evolutionary biology. (F, Sp)
G5553 Plant Geography (Slashlisted with 4553). Prerequisite: 3453 or equivalent, 3534. Analysis of the evolutionary, ecological, genetic and historical factors that affect present-day distributional patterns of plants on continents and islands. Particular emphasis is directed to range disjunctions and endemism as well as the effects of continental drift, geoclimatic changes, dispersal, polyploidy and phylogeny on the flora of North America. No student may earn credit for both 4553 and 5553.
G5561 Field Studies (Slashlisted with 4561). Prerequisite: 3453, 3534, or permission of instructor. May be repeated. Field-based studies of the flora and vegetation of a particular area. Readings and lectures focus on a regional flora, and the geohistorical, biogeographic, and ecological factors affecting vegetational patterns and dynamics. Observations of characteristic habitats and plant communities, and identification and recognition of important plants are stressed during field trips. No student may earn credit for both 4561 and 5561. (Irreg.)
G5620 Investigations in Botany. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: 15 hours of botany, permission. May be repeated; nine hours for a masters student and twelve hours for Ph.D. student. Only six hours allowed with one professor. Fields: Ecology, morphology, physiology, systematics, mycology, anatomy, electron microscopy, plant molecular biology. (F, Sp, Su)
G5623 Ecosystem Ecology (Slashlisted with 4623). Prerequisite: 3453 or equivalent. Studies interactions between organisms and their environment with an earth-system context. Students will learn general concepts of ecosystems; examine major factors that control ecosystems properties; explore ecosystem functions and structure and their spatial and temporal variation; and evaluate implications of ecosystem processes for functioning of the global system and sustainable use by human beings. No student may earn credit for both 4623 and 5623. (F)
G5723 General Mycology (Slashlisted with 4723). Prerequisite: 1114, or Zoology 1114 and 1121, or Microbiology 3812 and 3813. A survey of the fungi, including diversity, biology, and significance in ecology and human affairs. No student may earn credit for both 4723 and 5723. (F)
G5810 Special Topics (Slashlisted with 4810). 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: two courses in botany and permission. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit three hours per semester, nine hours total. Topics will include newly developing areas of the discipline. Taught at an upper-division level based on previous course background. No student may earn credit for both 4810 and 5810 for the same course content. (Irreg.)
G5843 Introduction to Molecular Biology (Crosslisted with Microbiology, Zoology 5843; Slashlisted with 4843). Prerequisite: 1114 or Microbiology 3813 and 3812, or Zoology 1114, one course in organic chemistry. Introduction to the characteristics and biological functions of nucleic acids and proteins in living cells with emphasis on nucleic acid replication, transcription, translation and regulation; also emphasis on the molecular aspects of microbial genetics -- transformation, transduction and conjugation; and emphasis on molecular immunology and genetic engineering/recombinant DNA technology. No student may earn credit for both 4843 and 5843. (F, Sp)
G5910 Problems in Natural Science (Crosslisted with Geology, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology 5910). 1 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for the degree of Master of Natural Science. (F, Sp, Su)
G5971 Seminar in Botany. Required of all graduate students in botany. May be repeated; maximum credit two hours for the master's degree, six hours for the doctor's degree. Selected topics in botany. Each student is called upon for discussion or formal presentations. No laboratory. (F, Sp)
G5980 Research for Master's Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, six hours. Preparation of an original research paper in one of the fields of botany. (F, Sp, Su)
G5990 Special Studies in Botany. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: 15 hours of botany, permission. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. The student selects an area in which the student desires to read intensively, then selects a staff member who is an authority in that field and together they plan a program for investigation of the literature. (F, Sp, Su)
G6003 Ecological Modeling (Crosslisted with Microbiology, Zoology 6003). Prerequisite: one computer course, one course in ecology, or permission of instructor. Trains students to use modeling tools in their research and to gain greater ability to understand, appreciate, and criticize modeling work. Students will learn general procedure and principles with case studies of successful models in ecology and participate in course projects to gain hands-on experience in model development. (Irreg.)
G6484 Physiological Plant Ecology. Prerequisite: 3451, 3453, 4115. Study of energy budgets, plant water relations, carbon uptake and release, nutrient uptake and availability, and other factors as they affect plant growth, competition and other ecosystem-level factors. In-depth analysis of current literature. (Sp)
G6980 Research for Doctor's Dissertation. 2 to 16 hours. Preparation of a research paper consisting of a notable contribution to knowledge in one of the fields of botany. (F, Sp, Su)
Updated: July 1, 2008