Botany is the study of all aspects of plants, including:

• systematics
• morphology
• diversity
• metabolism
• ecology

Through a study of plants, students gain an understanding and an appreciation of life at the cellular, organismal, population, and community levels of organization. The study of Botany can lead to a variety of professional careers, including:

• soil science
• forestry
• range management
• biotechnology
• plant breeding
• horticulture
• marine biology
• environmental science
• teaching