Undergraduate Programs in Botany & Plant Sciences
The interdepartmental Undergraduate Program in Plant Biology, leading to a B.S. or B.A. degree, prepares students with a rigorous foundation in the principles and research methods of modern Plant Biology.
- Plant Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
- Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology
- Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics
- Plant Pathology, Nematology and Pest Management
A program of specialization is chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Courses prerequisite to the major, courses that satisfy major requirements, and the 16 units (for B.S. degree) related to the major must be taken for letter grades. Students may elect to take other courses on a Satisfactory/No Credit basis.
Information on programs and on course requirements is provided by the Undergraduate Professional:
David Nelson — Professor of Genetics, Department of Botany and Plant Sciences
Phone: (951) 827-4397
Email: david.nelson@ucr.edu
Norma Palacios — Plant Biology / Biology Advisor, CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center (1223 Pierce Hall)
Phone: (951) 827-4857
Email: norma.palacios@ucr.edu