Plant Sciences (PLSCI)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

PLSCI 1101

This course will explore the scientific principles and processes forming the foundation of plant-based systems that provide food, fiber, beverage, environmental enhancement, medicine and art. Students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1138 PLSCI 1101   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Priority given to: Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture majors, plus Horticulture minors.

  •  1139 PLSCI 1101   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1184 PLSCI 1101   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6431 PLSCI 1101   LAB 403

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 1110

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, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Sciences Major Cohort

  •  1170 PLSCI 1110   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Boggs, L

      Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: new students in the Agricultural Sciences and Plant Sciences majors. Students will be bulk-enrolled by the program.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Agricultural Sciences Major Cohort

  •  7633 PLSCI 1110   LEC 002

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Rossi, F

      Woodruff, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: new students in the Agricultural Sciences and Plant Sciences majors. Students will be bulk-enrolled by the program.

PLSCI 1300

This course provides a comprehensive review of the modern food system from the green revolution to the industrialized model of today. It offers a critical perspective on existing paradigms and insights ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: GDEV 1300

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1460 PLSCI 1300   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bezner Kerr, R

      Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1461 PLSCI 1300   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bezner Kerr, R

      Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1462 PLSCI 1300   LAB 402

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bezner Kerr, R

      Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 1560

The purpose of this course is to facilitate making connections between biology and chemistry at the time you are learning the chemistry. In reality, chemistry is essential to biology. Life is, after all, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  5873 PLSCI 1560   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Corequisite: CHEM 1560.

PLSCI 1900

Introduction to agronomy and agroecology and an exploration of environmental, economic, and social factors that influence agriculture. Students participate in interactive discussions about food systems ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1023 PLSCI 1900   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference given to: Agricultural Sciences and Plant Sciences majors.

  •  1024 PLSCI 1900   LAB 401

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1025 PLSCI 1900   LAB 402

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2000

Discover the ways in which plants can be used in or as art (e.g., living sculpture, woven branch, and more) and as a subject of art (e.g., botanical illustration, painting, and more). Explore the relationship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19106 PLSCI 2000   STU 501

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Detrick, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2100

Plants have always played a key role in the history of life on Earth and have served as medicinal agents in all societies since prehistoric times. Medical Ethnobotany is the study of medicinal plants used ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5874 PLSCI 2100   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Friso, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference is given to: Junior and Sophomore Plant Sciences and Agricultural Sciences majors.

PLSCI 2110

Principles of field-crop production of major crops used for food, feed, fiber and bioenergy. Includes introductory concepts of plant growth, development and maturation as they relate to crop performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5110

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1149 PLSCI 2110   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bluhm, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Required for: Agriculture Science majors.

  •  1150 PLSCI 2110   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bluhm, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1201 PLSCI 2110   LAB 402

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bluhm, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2200

This class serves as an introduction to the principles of geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping to understand natural, social, and environmental issues at a range of scales. Students will develop ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1399 PLSCI 2200   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ponstingel, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1400 PLSCI 2200   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ponstingel, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Labs will begin second week of classes.

  •  1401 PLSCI 2200   LAB 402

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ponstingel, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Labs will begin second week of classes.

PLSCI 2300

Plants are distributed across the globe in distinctive vegetation types, and have a close association with local and global climate. This course discusses factors determining vegetation structure, plant ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18617 PLSCI 2300   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2400

Focuses on helping individuals understand how scientific information relates to the issues they face as citizens, in management decision making, and in public policy. To what extent should genetic engineering ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1407 PLSCI 2400   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    To request a permission number, contact Dr. Silva (ts21).

  •  1408 PLSCI 2400   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1409 PLSCI 2400   DIS 202

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1410 PLSCI 2400   DIS 203

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1411 PLSCI 2400   DIS 204

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1412 PLSCI 2400   DIS 205

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1413 PLSCI 2400   DIS 206

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1414 PLSCI 2400   DIS 207

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1415 PLSCI 2400   DIS 208

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1416 PLSCI 2400   DIS 209

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1442 PLSCI 2400   DIS 210

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1443 PLSCI 2400   DIS 211

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1444 PLSCI 2400   DIS 212

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1491 PLSCI 2400   DIS 213

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1510 PLSCI 2400   DIS 214

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  8171 PLSCI 2400   DIS 215

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2410

Introduction to plant diversity, ecology, structure, and evolutionary adaptation, with an emphasis on land plants. Laboratory and lectures are integrated to provide hands-on skills and concepts. First ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1099 PLSCI 2410   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Two field trips are required. Enrollment preference given to: Plant Sciences majors and minors.

  •  1100 PLSCI 2410   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1101 PLSCI 2410   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1102 PLSCI 2410   LAB 403

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1103 PLSCI 2410   LAB 404

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2470

This course explores the economic and agricultural importance of plants to people. Topics include the roles of plants as sources of food, shelter, fiber, and medicines, as well as the cultural and historical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18614 PLSCI 2470   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18615 PLSCI 2470   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18616 PLSCI 2470   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2480

An introduction to the goals and methods of plant systematics, and a survey of the diversity of vascular plants, including ferns, conifers, flowering plants, and related groups. Lectures cover ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1548 PLSCI 2480   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Crepet, W

      Nixon, K

      Specht, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780 or PLSCI 2410.

  •  1549 PLSCI 2480   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Crepet, W

      Nixon, K

      Specht, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2600

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in a comprehensive introduction to Soil Science from both an environmental and management perspective as well as graduate students who wish to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5600

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1026 PLSCI 2600   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: seniors, juniors, and sophomores.

  •  1027 PLSCI 2600   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1028 PLSCI 2600   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1029 PLSCI 2600   LAB 403

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1293 PLSCI 2600   LAB 404

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2940

Overview of agricultural machinery used in the production of field crops. Information is presented in a lecture and field laboratory format stressing hands-on equipment demonstrations and use, particularly ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1180 PLSCI 2940   LEC 001

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

      Pelzer, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    To enroll, contact Chris Pelzer (cjp254). Most labs will involve working with farm equipment or touring farm environments so students should wear boots or sturdy shoes and casual clothes.

  •  1181 PLSCI 2940   LAB 401

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

      Pelzer, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2990

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in PLSCI 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

PLSCI 3000

This course is an introduction to the identification, cultural requirements, and use of northern climate annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the landscape. Herbaceous plants are important parts of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: PLSCI 5000

  • 1.5 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 10437 PLSCI 3000   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3010

Introduction to the biology of the pathogens that cause plant diseases, and the diagnosis and management of plant diseases. Topics include the biology of bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, viruses, and nematodes; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5010

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1089 PLSCI 3010   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one year of biology. Lab portion of the course starts the second week of classes. Enrollment preference given to Plant Sciences majors, School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) minor candidates, Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and graduate students. Junior standing or higher required. Interested sophomores may contact instructor to be put on a waitlist.

  •  1090 PLSCI 3010   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    The laboratory section of this course starts the second week of classes.

  •  1091 PLSCI 3010   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    The laboratory section of this course starts the second week of classes.

PLSCI 3025

Covers principles and practices of commercial hydroponic vegetable and herb production in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Topics include: growing environments (high tunnels, greenhouses, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5025

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1456 PLSCI 3025   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1457 PLSCI 3025   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1515 PLSCI 3025   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3030

In seeking to understand issues and opportunities at the nexus of agriculture, sanitation, water, health and the natural and built environments, students will gain skills in systems thinking, participatory ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GDEV 3030GDEV 5030

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1594 PLSCI 3030   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Nelson, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1595 PLSCI 3030   DIS 201

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Nelson, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3100

Plants have been a source of medicinal agents for thousands of years and a remarkable number of modern drugs have been isolated or derived from plants. In this course, we will explore the mechanisms of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1383 PLSCI 3100   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Friso, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference is given to: junior and sophomore Plant Sciences and Agricultural Sciences majors.

PLSCI 3150

This course examines components of the biology, ecology, and management of weeds in crop and non-crop ecosystems, particularly in the Northeastern United States. The first part of the course focuses on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5150

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1030 PLSCI 3150   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: introductory course in biology or botany.

  •  1031 PLSCI 3150   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1032 PLSCI 3150   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3190

Students learn to identify mushrooms and other macrofungi we collect on a series of six afternoon field trips to local forests. During evening labs, students practice identification skills, using keys ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10213 PLSCI 3190   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 27, 2025
    • Hodge, K

    • W
    • Sep 3 - Oct 23, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference given to: undergraduates.

  • 10214 PLSCI 3190   LAB 401

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3210

Students learn about agronomy and recent advances in sustainable soil and crop management, and gain a lot of practical farming knowledge. Integrated perspectives on the physical, biological, and chemical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 5210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6181 PLSCI 3210   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLSCI 1900 or PLSCI 2600.

PLSCI 3440

This course provides a comprehensive overview of evolution with an emphasis on plants as excellent exemplars for understanding evolutionary theory and the interpretation of data pertaining to evolution. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1544 PLSCI 3440   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowski, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4020

Plant propagation, the multiplication of plants, is both a science and an art. This class will introduce the principles, practices and techniques of sexual and asexual propagation of horticultural plants. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 6020

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7126 PLSCI 4020   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference is given to: School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and Plant Sciences undergraduate students.

  •  7127 PLSCI 4020   LAB 401

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4030

Genetic enhancement of crop value to humans began with domestication and continues with farmers' variety development and scientifically trained plant breeders' applications of Mendelian, quantitative, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6030

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1088 PLSCI 4030   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800, PLSCI 2250, or other standard genetics course and course in crops or horticulture.

PLSCI 4070

The nutrients in human diets are ultimately derived from plants. However, the edible portions of the world's most extensively grown staple food crops are poor sources for numerous micronutrients ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6070

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1229 PLSCI 4070   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gore, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course or permission of instructors.

PLSCI 4080

Field trips to plant breeding programs involve discussion of breeding methods used, overall goals, selection and screening techniques, and variety and germplasm release. Additional labs include selection ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one laboratory and one field studies. Combined with: PLSCI 6080

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1136 PLSCI 4080   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite or corequisite: PLSCI 4030 or equivalent.

  •  1526 PLSCI 4080   FLD 801

    • S
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Mandatory trip to Cornell AgriTech in Geneva. One Saturday field trip is required.

PLSCI 4100

Abiotic stresses including drought, temperature extremes, flooding, salinity, and toxic metals limit crop productivity, particularly in developing countries where people are resource-poor and have limited ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6100

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19111 PLSCI 4100   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLSCI 3420 or equivalent, plus PLSCI 3430 or equivalent.

PLSCI 4220

A comparative analysis of the developmental-genetic mechanisms contributing to the evolution of plant morphological structure and diversity. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6220

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18513 PLSCI 4220   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Roeder, A

      Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLSCI 2410, plus BIOMG 2800 or PLSCI 2250, or permission of instructor.

PLSCI 4230

This course explores how global crop improvement processes and outcomes can address social inequalities from design to implementation and impact. It covers a broad range of topics, offering perspective ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6230

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7427 PLSCI 4230   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Tufan, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4290

This course introduces advanced concepts of remote sensing and numerical modeling, with hands-on experience in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. This course aims to explore key questions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 5290

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1536 PLSCI 4290   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: knowledge of the basics of remote sensing, calculus, physics, and programming skills, and some background in agro-ecosystems.

PLSCI 4300

Fungi are one of the major lineages of eukaryotes and the sister group of animals. We will consider evolutionary relationships among different groups of fungi, their ecology and significance to humans. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 6300

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1369 PLSCI 4300   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1370 PLSCI 4300   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19372 PLSCI 4300   LAB 402

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4450

This class examines how urban plants affect public health (e.g., air pollution reduction, temperature regulation, etc.). We will also explore the causes and health consequences of variation in urban plant ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6450

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8729 PLSCI 4450   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: advanced undergraduates; others must obtain permission from the instructor. Students must have taken a college-level statistics class and be comfortable reading peer-reviewed journal articles.

PLSCI 4540

Uses evidence from microscopy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to try to unravel the mystery of the living cell. Studies the dynamics of protoplasm, membranes, and the various organelles. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 6540

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19532 PLSCI 4540   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Wayne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19534 PLSCI 4540   LAB 401

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Wayne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4620

Focuses on biochemistry of plant specific processes, with the aim to obtain an integrative overview of plant biochemistry. Examples include processes such as cell wall biochemistry, pigment biosynthesis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6620

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8409 PLSCI 4620   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Catala, C

      Van Wijk, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLSCI 3420, plus BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310.

PLSCI 4730

Analysis of the ecological processes operating in agricultural systems, with an emphasis on understanding relationships between agroecosystem structure and function and interactions among organisms. Examines ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 6730

  • 4.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19120 PLSCI 4730   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIOEE 1610 or PLSCI 2430.

  • 19126 PLSCI 4730   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4900

This course is designed to guide Plant Sciences majors in developing career goals around an out-of-classroom experience, in reflecting on that experience, and in recording that experience in the student's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11682 PLSCI 4900   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Casteel, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11683 PLSCI 4900   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11689 PLSCI 4900   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Buckler, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11690 PLSCI 4900   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • De Jong, W

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11691 PLSCI 4900   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11697 PLSCI 4900   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11698 PLSCI 4900   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bauerle, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11701 PLSCI 4900   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11706 PLSCI 4900   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11709 PLSCI 4900   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Smart, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11716 PLSCI 4900   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Friso, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11717 PLSCI 4900   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11738 PLSCI 4900   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11742 PLSCI 4900   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Roeder, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11743 PLSCI 4900   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11747 PLSCI 4900   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11749 PLSCI 4900   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11750 PLSCI 4900   IND 619

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11748 PLSCI 4900   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11752 PLSCI 4900   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11753 PLSCI 4900   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11755 PLSCI 4900   IND 623

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Reiners, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11757 PLSCI 4900   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11758 PLSCI 4900   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Hua, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11769 PLSCI 4900   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Kao-Kniffin, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11770 PLSCI 4900   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11772 PLSCI 4900   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Rose, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11787 PLSCI 4900   IND 631

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11794 PLSCI 4900   IND 632

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11814 PLSCI 4900   IND 633

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

PLSCI 4925

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate that Plant Sciences students will have met all learning outcomes in the major prior to graduation by documenting relevant in-class and co-curricular activities. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11658 PLSCI 4925   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11659 PLSCI 4925   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11684 PLSCI 4925   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bauerle, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11685 PLSCI 4925   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • De Jong, W

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11686 PLSCI 4925   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11687 PLSCI 4925   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Kao-Kniffin, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11688 PLSCI 4925   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11703 PLSCI 4925   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11704 PLSCI 4925   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11707 PLSCI 4925   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11710 PLSCI 4925   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Smart, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11751 PLSCI 4925   IND 619

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11756 PLSCI 4925   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11771 PLSCI 4925   IND 623

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Specht, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11825 PLSCI 4925   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11826 PLSCI 4925   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 13462 PLSCI 4925   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 13463 PLSCI 4925   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Friso, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17712 PLSCI 4925   IND 630

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Casteel, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17708 PLSCI 4925   IND 631

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17709 PLSCI 4925   IND 632

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17710 PLSCI 4925   IND 633

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17711 PLSCI 4925   IND 634

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Roeder, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

PLSCI 4960

In this experiential learning opportunity, students participate in an agricultural- or plant science-related work and learning experience equivalent to a minimum of six weeks of full-time effort. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

PLSCI 4970

An opportunity for undergraduate individual study of a special topic in plant sciences under the direction of a faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18089 PLSCI 4970   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Lehmann, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PLSCI 4975

Being a club officer or a peer mentor is an opportunity to learn about leadership and collaboration, as well as communication and the challenges of balancing diverse responsibilities. Preparation in this ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Sciences Peer Mentors

  • 11803 PLSCI 4975   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Hortus Forum

  • 13412 PLSCI 4975   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Lamb, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Dilmun Hill Student Farm

  • 13413 PLSCI 4975   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Maher, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Hydroponics Club

  • 13414 PLSCI 4975   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Agricultural Sciences Peer Mentors

  • 13425 PLSCI 4975   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PLSCI 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and teaching plant sciences courses under the supervision of SIPS faculty members. May include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

PLSCI 4990

Affords opportunities for students to carry out independent research under appropriate supervision. Each student is expected to review pertinent literature, prepare a project outline, conduct the research, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 15760 PLSCI 4990   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Prerequisite: GPA of at least 3.2. Students enrolling in PLSCI 4990 for honors research should take a minimum of 3 credits when conducting the honors research.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 15762 PLSCI 4990   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Prerequisite: GPA of at least 3.0. Students enrolling in PLSCI 4990 for honors research should take a minimum of 3 credits when conducting the honors research.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17232 PLSCI 4990   RSC 758

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Landis, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Prerequisite: GPA of at least 3.2. Students enrolling in PLSCI 4990 for honors research should take a minimum of 3 credits when conducting the honors research.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17242 PLSCI 4990   RSC 759

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Prerequisite: GPA of at least 3.0. Students enrolling in PLSCI 4990 for honors research should take a minimum of 3 credits when conducting the honors research.
    Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18086 PLSCI 4990   RSC 762

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bushley, K

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18087 PLSCI 4990   RSC 763

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Van Wijk, K

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18119 PLSCI 4990   RSC 764

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Martinez, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18120 PLSCI 4990   RSC 765

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bogdanove, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

PLSCI 5000

This course is an introduction to the identification, cultural requirements, and use of northern climate annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the landscape. Herbaceous plants are important parts of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: PLSCI 3000

  • 1.5 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 10438 PLSCI 5000   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025
    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5010

Biology and Management of Plant Diseases is an introduction to the world of diseases of plants and the biology of the pathogens that cause them. Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of plant ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3010

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1487 PLSCI 5010   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference given to: Plant Sciences majors, School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) minor candidates, Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and graduate students. Junior standing or higher required. Interested sophomores may contact instructor to be put on a waitlist.

  •  1488 PLSCI 5010   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1489 PLSCI 5010   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5025

Covers principles and practices of commercial hydroponic vegetable and herb production in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Topics include: growing environments (high tunnels, greenhouses, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3025

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1478 PLSCI 5025   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference given to: Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) specialization.

  •  1479 PLSCI 5025   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1516 PLSCI 5025   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5050

This course is designed primarily for students in the first semester of their MPS program in Integrative Plant Science. The intent is to guide these students in their path of career discovery by exploring ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1514 PLSCI 5050   LEC 001

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students. Others by permission of instructor.

PLSCI 5110

Principles of field-crop production of food, feed, fiber and bioenergy. Includes introductory concepts of plant growth, development and maturation as they relate to crop performance and management, adaptation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 2110

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1151 PLSCI 5110   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bluhm, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: undergraduate and graduate students in the Crop Science, Plant Sciences, or International Agriculture curricula or by students in other majors and minors. Enrollment preference given to: advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Some field trips during lab periods.

  •  1152 PLSCI 5110   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bluhm, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1202 PLSCI 5110   LAB 402

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bluhm, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5150

This course examines components of the biology, ecology, and management of weeds in crop and non-crop ecosystems, particularly in the Northeastern United States. The first part of the course focuses on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3150

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1470 PLSCI 5150   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1471 PLSCI 5150   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1472 PLSCI 5150   LAB 402

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5190

The medical marijuana industry in the US is estimated at $6.7B, and is expected to grow to over $10B by 2021. Hemp-based product sales are projected to rise from $570M in 2015 to over $1B for 2019. According ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1459 PLSCI 5190   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Buckler, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: at least one college-level biology course required, such as BIOG 1140, BIOG 1350, BIOG 1440, PLSCI 1115; or a plant production course such as PLSCI 1101 or PLSCI 1900. AP Bio credit will not be accepted as a substitute.

PLSCI 5210

Students learn about agronomy and recent advances in sustainable soil and crop management, and gain a lot of practical farming knowledge. Integrated perspectives on the physical, biological, and chemical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 3210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6185 PLSCI 5210   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5290

This course introduces advanced concepts of remote sensing and numerical modeling, with hands-on experience in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. This course aims to explore key questions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4290

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1576 PLSCI 5290   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5600

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in a comprehensive introduction to Soil Science from both an environmental and management perspective as well as graduate students who wish to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 2600

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6140 PLSCI 5600   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6141 PLSCI 5600   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6142 PLSCI 5600   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6143 PLSCI 5600   LAB 403

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6144 PLSCI 5600   LAB 404

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6020

Plant propagation, the multiplication of plants, is both a science and an art. This class will introduce the principles, practices and techniques of sexual and asexual propagation of horticultural plants. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 4020

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7128 PLSCI 6020   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7129 PLSCI 6020   LAB 401

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

    • S TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment preference is given to: School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and Plant Sciences undergraduate students.

PLSCI 6030

Genetic enhancement of crop value to humans began with domestication and continues with farmers' variety development and scientifically trained plant breeders' applications of Mendelian, quantitative, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4030

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1559 PLSCI 6030   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6070

The nutrients in human diets are ultimately derived from plants. However, the edible portions of the world's most extensively grown staple food crops are poor sources for numerous micronutrients ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4070

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1572 PLSCI 6070   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gore, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6080

Field trips to plant breeding programs involve discussion of breeding methods used, overall goals, selection and screening techniques, and variety and germplasm release. Additional labs include selection ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one laboratory and one field studies. Combined with: PLSCI 4080

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1570 PLSCI 6080   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1571 PLSCI 6080   FLD 801

    • S
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Mandatory trip to Cornell AgriTech in Geneva. One Saturday field trip is required.

PLSCI 6095

In-depth, practical exposure to applied crop breeding. Students participate in the department's maize, small grains, potato, pepper, squash, forage, tomato, and onion breeding programs to gain hands-on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1182 PLSCI 6095   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • De Jong, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLSCI 4030.

PLSCI 6100

Abiotic stresses including drought, temperature extremes, flooding, salinity, and toxic metals limit crop productivity, particularly in developing countries where people are resource-poor and have limited ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4100

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19113 PLSCI 6100   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: coursework in advanced plant sciences, molecular biology and biochemistry required.

PLSCI 6180

This course explores the theory and practice of participatory research approaches in agriculture, with an emphasis on plant science research. We will cover the theoretical and historical roots of participatory ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19107 PLSCI 6180   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Nov 9, 2025
    • Moore, V

      Tufan, H

    • MW
    • Nov 11 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moore, V

      Tufan, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19110 PLSCI 6180   FLD 801

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moore, V

      Tufan, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6220

A comparative analysis of the developmental-genetic mechanisms contributing to the evolution of plant morphological structure and diversity. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4220

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18514 PLSCI 6220   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Roeder, A

      Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6230

This course explores how global crop improvement processes and outcomes can address social inequalities from design to implementation and impact. It covers a broad range of topics, offering perspective ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4230

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7428 PLSCI 6230   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Tufan, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6250

This hands-on class trains graduate students on integrating data with models via data-model fusion to address scientific questions in research. Students will learn about modeling and the nature of data ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8728 PLSCI 6250   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Luo, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6300

Fungi are one of the major lineages of eukaryotes and the sister group of animals. We will consider evolutionary relationships among different groups of fungi, their ecology and significance to humans. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 4300

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1561 PLSCI 6300   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1562 PLSCI 6300   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19371 PLSCI 6300   LAB 402

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6350

Discusses readings from Kuhn, Waddington, Wilson, Lewontin, and others emphasizing application of the philosophy of science to the real-world practices of scientists. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  7503 PLSCI 6350   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Whitlow, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Undergraduates, graduate students and faculty welcome. Organizational meeting will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00PM in Plant Science G22. Refreshments provided.

PLSCI 6410

Includes selected experiments on gene expression, biolistic transformation, confocal microscopy, laser capture microdissection, microarray analysis, genetic mapping and mutant analysis, transposon tagging, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  9484 PLSCI 6410   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: (for undergraduates) BIOMG 2800 or PLSCI 2250, plus BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310 or BIOMG 3350.

PLSCI 6450

This class examines how urban plants affect public health (e.g., air pollution reduction, temperature regulation, etc.). We will also explore the causes and health consequences of variation in urban plant ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4450

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  8730 PLSCI 6450   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Students must have taken a college-level statistics class and be comfortable reading peer-reviewed journal articles.

PLSCI 6490

In-depth analysis and discussion of current scientific literature focused on the genetics, genomics, cell and molecular biology, and evolution of fungi. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  9480 PLSCI 6490   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Huberman, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: biology graduate students. Undergraduates with the necessary background, postdocs, and staff with a focus on the molecular and organismal biology of fungi are welcome.

PLSCI 6540

Uses evidence from microscopy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to try to unravel the mystery of the living cell. Studies the dynamics of protoplasm, membranes, and the various organelles. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 4540

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19530 PLSCI 6540   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Wayne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19531 PLSCI 6540   LAB 401

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Wayne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6560

Series of selected topics to provide a background in plant evolution, paleobotanical literature, and evolutionary theory. Among the topics discussed are: the origin of a terrestrial flora, the evolution ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  1469 PLSCI 6560   SEM 101

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Crepet, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: college-level coursework in evolution.

PLSCI 6610

For graduate students and advanced undergraduates with a special interest in diagnosing plant diseases. Students work in the Diagnostic Laboratory (section of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology) ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1345 PLSCI 6610   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Snover-Clift, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Recommended prerequisite: course work or experience in diagnostic techniques. Enrollment preference given to: graduate students in plant pathology and plant protection. Students will work with instructor prior to enrollment to discuss course credit options and the associated time commitments per credit hour policy.

PLSCI 6620

Focuses on biochemistry of plant specific processes, with the aim to obtain an integrative overview of plant biochemistry. Examples include processes such as cell wall biochemistry, pigment biosynthesis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4620

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8410 PLSCI 6620   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Catala, C

      Van Wijk, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6660

Microbial interactions with plant roots strongly affect plant productivity. Mutualisms, such as root nodule bacteria and mycorrhizae; deleterious interactions, such as pathogenesis and herbivory; and the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19131 PLSCI 6660   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6710

This course provides an understanding of soil chemical properties and processes. A detailed examination of the structure and surface chemistry of mineral and organic colloidal particles important to the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19132 PLSCI 6710   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Martinez, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one year of physical chemistry.

PLSCI 6730

Analysis of the ecological processes operating in agricultural systems, with an emphasis on understanding relationships between agroecosystem structure and function and interactions among organisms. Examines ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 4730

  • 4.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19588 PLSCI 6730   LEC 001

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic ecological science and some knowledge of agricultural production systems.

  • 19589 PLSCI 6730   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6820

Weekly graduate student seminar series. Guests with an interest in plant pathology research are welcome to attend. Classes meet simultaneously in Geneva and Ithaca and are linked by teleconference. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1134 PLSCI 6820   SEM 101

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

      Filiatrault, M

      Heck, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6831

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence (with PLSCI 6841) which together provide a broad overview of concepts related to the study of plant molecular biology. It is intended to bring first-year ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1635 PLSCI 6831   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Van Wijk, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: upper-level students in plant biology and plant sciences.

PLSCI 7000

Weekly seminars on selected topics in plant biology, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology and plant-microbe biology, horticulture, and soil and crop science, as presented by faculty, graduate students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Horticulture Section

  •  6327 PLSCI 7000   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Pathology: Geneva

  •  6328 PLSCI 7000   SEM 102

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Khan, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Attendees in Geneva will meet in Barton 134A. Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Breeding Section

  •  6329 PLSCI 7000   SEM 103

    • T
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Pathology: Ithaca

  •  6330 PLSCI 7000   SEM 104

    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Huberman, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Soil and Crop Sciences Section

  •  8765 PLSCI 7000   SEM 105

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Biology Section

  •  8766 PLSCI 7000   SEM 106

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

PLSCI 7201

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to experimental designs that are commonly used in plant science and provide participants with the practical coding skills necessary to analyze data ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  9550 PLSCI 7201   LEC 001

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: undergraduate-level course in statistics. Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Undergraduates must obtain permission of instructor.

  •  9551 PLSCI 7201   DIS 201

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 7420

The goal of this journal-club course is to review historic and current literature related to the application of quantitative genetics in modern biology and its application in plant breeding. The format ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 19135 PLSCI 7420   SEM 101

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 7440

After the first year, students present one seminar per year on their thesis research and then meet with their thesis committee members for evaluation. First-year students only attend the seminar series; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1105 PLSCI 7440   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pineros, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to and required for: graduate students in the field of Plant Biology.

PLSCI 7450

Students in this class read and discuss recently published papers in plant molecular biology. A faculty member from the Plant Biology Section in the School of Integrative Plant Science will assign the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Plant Epigenetic Responses to the Environment

  •  1104 PLSCI 7450   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Richards, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 7980

Designed to give graduate students teaching experience through involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of SIPS faculty members. May include leading discussion sections; preparing, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11730 PLSCI 7980   IND 652

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Cox, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11732 PLSCI 7980   IND 653

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11733 PLSCI 7980   IND 654

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11734 PLSCI 7980   IND 655

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11735 PLSCI 7980   IND 656

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11736 PLSCI 7980   IND 657

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11776 PLSCI 7980   IND 658

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Vanden Heuvel, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13266 PLSCI 7980   IND 661

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PLSCI 8900

Thesis research for Master of Science degree candidates in the School of Integrative Plant Science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits No Grade

  • 13240 PLSCI 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Science (MS) students in School of Integrative Plant Science.

PLSCI 9900

Dissertation research for PhD candidates in the School of Integrative Plant Science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits No Grade

  • 13241 PLSCI 9900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Enrollment limited to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students in School of Integrative Plant Science.