PLSCI 1110

Pathways to Success in Agriculture and Plant Sciences

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Navigating the first year of college is a personal and professional challenge. This course provides opportunities for new students who major in Agricultural Sciences or Plant Sciences to acclimate, discover, and begin to thrive. You'll engage in self-discovery, make new connections, learn about fields of study and career options, develop a resume, and start an ePortfolio. Weekly workshops are combined with field visits, guests, and peer engagement.

Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Enrollment limited to: new students in the Agricultural Sciences and Plant Sciences majors.

Exploratory Studies (CU-CEL)

Last 4 terms offered (None)

Outcomes REF-FA25

• Confidently facilitate discussions with faculty, staff, peers, guest speakers, and alumni for support and resources, such as requesting letters of recommendation, seeking positions in labs, and identifying internships.
• Describe the vast career opportunities across the agricultural and plant sciences disciplines, including the work being done by various faculty on campus.
• Articulate individual goals and action steps for academic, extracurricular, and career planning.
• Define academic and professional skills for successful degree completion and job acquisition or graduate school admission.
• Plan a course schedule that includes major and college requirements, plus potential electives.
• Reflect on how course planning and career paths influence one another.

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