Grow Your Knowledge with Bellevue College’s Botany Courses
Delve into the fascinating world of plants with Bellevue College’s Botany Program! From understanding plant structure and function to exploring ecosystems and conservation, our program equips you with the knowledge to make a positive impact on the environment or pursue a career in science and research.
Why Take our Botany Courses?
- Hands-On Exploration: Study plant life through interactive labs, field trips, and demonstrations.
- Environmental Impact: Learn how plants contribute to ecosystems, sustainability, and global biodiversity.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from experienced instructors who are passionate about plant sciences.
- Exciting Course Offerings: Explore topics such as plant physiology, plant identification and classification, and mycology.
Ready to Dig Deeper?
Explore your passion for plant life and embark on these botany courses that leads to discovery and impact.
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BOTAN 110: Introductory Plant Biology – 6 credits
Presents basic concepts of plant biology for the non-major, focusing on the plant characteristics, unity and diversity, growth, and reproduction. Students discuss current ideas in agriculture, horticulture, medicine, biotechnology, ecology, conservation, and environmental issues. Laboratory work includes greenhouse and field studies. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
BOTAN 113: Plant Identification and Classification – 6 credits
Covers the nomenclature, classification, field study, and laboratory identification of common plant families, with emphasis on the conspicuous flora of Western and Central Washington. Format includes fieldwork, including two full-day trips to Central Washington. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
BOTAN 120: Introduction to Mycology – 6 credits
Surveys the study of fungi, emphasizing interrelationships with the plant and animal kingdoms. Topics include classification and naming, reproduction, fungi as pathogens of plants, mycotoxins, medicinal and/or shamanistic uses, edible mushrooms, fungal diseases, plant/fungus symbiotic relationships, and pest management.
BOTAN 199: Individual Studies In Botany – variable credits
Allows for special projects, student research and independent study in Botany by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Last Updated April 1, 2025
