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 with a small, strategic course selection per area:
- (a) Anatomy & Morphology
- (b) Physiology & Development
- (c) Evolution & Ecology
- (d) Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
Faculty Advisor
Philipp Zerbe, Ph.D.
Advising
Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) in 1023 Katherine Esau Science Hall; 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 | ||
EVE 140 | (Discontinued for winter 2026) ** | |
| 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 | ||
or EVE 100V | Introduction to Evolution | |
| Plant Ecology | ||
| Systematics of Vascular Plants and Systematics of Vascular Plants and Systematics of Vascular Plants | ||
| Evolution of Crop Plants (Discontinued for winter 2027) ** | ||
| (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 | |
- **
Course(s) discontinued; see your advisor for course options.