Introduction

Careers in Plant Biology

Degree Requirements

Courses

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate Program

Plant biologists study such varied topics as the structure, function, development, classification, evolution, worldwide distribution, and importance of plants ranging from algae and fungi to flowering plants; the molecular basis of plant evolution and development; the mechanisms through which plants convert light into chemical energy; the use of plants in the interpretation of the history and prehistory of the world; and the impact of plants on human civilizations. Follow this link for information on Careers in Plant Biology.



Director of Undergraduate Studies

George Weiblen
Department of Plant Biology
University of Minnesota
250 Biological Science Center
1445 Gortner Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108

Voice: 612-624-3499
FAX: 612-625-1738

e-mail: gweiblen@umn.edu

2005 Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium
2006 Undergraduate Research Symposium
2007 Undergraduate Research Symposium