Botany – B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Botany from Kent State University focuses on the scientific study of plants, and the understanding of how plants provide aesthetic beauty, as well as materials for basic needs, including food, shelter and oxygen.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
January, August
Tuition Fee
$ 21,578 per year
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
Botanical research has diverse applications in modern horticulture, agriculture, soil science and forestry, in addition to pharmacology and biotechnology.
Many students continue their education in graduate or professional programs. Those opting to enter directly into the workforce find jobs in fields related to the economic importance of plants, including agriculturally-based and related professions, environmental consulting or in federal, state or local agencies. The Department of Biological Sciences offers several mechanisms to help students prepare for their future careers.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this Botany program from Kent State University will be able to:
- Understand fundamental biological principles.
- Acquire fundamental skills necessary for laboratory and field investigations.
- Conduct proper experimental design, analyze biological data and communicate research results.
- Know and appreciate the role that biology plays in societal issues, such as those related to the environment, biodiversity, ethics, human health and disease.
Courses Included
- Biological Diversity
- Biological Foundations
- Elements of Genetics
- Evolution
- Writing in the Biological Sciences
- General Chemistry
- General Chemistry Laboratory
- Basic Organic Chemistry