Plant Biology, Minor College of Biological Sciences
The Plant Biology minor explores plants and their dynamic means of interacting with the environment. The Plant Biology minor has an 18 unit minimum requirement. Four areas of specialization are offered—(a) Anatomy & Morphology, (b) Physiology & Development, (c) Evolution & Ecology, and (d) Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics—with a small, strategic course selection per area.
Faculty Advisor
Philipp Zerbe, Ph.D.
Advising
Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) in 1023 Katherine Esau Science Hall (formerly Sciences Laboratory Building; 530-752-0410.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Only one course used to satisfy a requirement for the minor may be applied toward a student’s major. | ||
| Upper division units, including at least one course from each of the following four groups: | 18 | |
| (a) Anatomy & Morphology | ||
| Paleobotany | ||
| Developmental Plant Anatomy | ||
| Plant Morphology & Evolution | ||
| (b) Physiology & Development | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Plant Growth & Development | ||
| Plant-Virus-Vector Interaction | ||
| Fungal Biology & Disease | ||
| (c) Evolution & Ecology | ||
| Introduction to Evolution | ||
| California Floristics | ||
| Systematics & Evolution of Angiosperms | ||
| Plant Ecology | ||
| Evolution of Crop Plants | ||
| (d) Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics | ||
| Principles of Plant Biotechnology | ||
| Molecular & Cellular Biology of Plants | ||
| Plant Biochemistry | ||
| Plant Genetics | ||
| Introduction to Plant Breeding | ||
| Principles & Practices of Plant Propagation | ||
| Biology and Quality of Harvested Crops | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |