Plant Sciences (PLSCI)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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PLSCI 1101
Plant Science and Systems

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 1101

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1424 PLSCI 1101   LEC 001

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  • Enrollment in 3-credit option limited to Landscape Architecture students or permission of instructor. Priority given to Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture majors, plus Horticulture minors.

  •  1425 PLSCI 1101   LAB 401

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    • Rossi, F

  •  3674 PLSCI 1101   LAB 402

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    • F

    • Rossi, F

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 1101

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5030 PLSCI 1101   LEC 002

  • Limited to Landscape Architecture students only or permission from instructor.

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PLSCI 1110
Collaboration, Leadership, and Career Skills in the Plant Sciences

Seminar provides opportunities to meet other students and faculty; develop collaboration, leadership, and career skills in the discipline; and make connections with the world beyond the campus. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3530 PLSCI 1110   SEM 101

  • Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: first-semester freshmen or transfer students in the Plant Sciences major; or permission of instructor.

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PLSCI 2990
Introduction to Research Methods in Plant Science

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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  4786 PLSCI 2990   RSC 701

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  • 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 faculty supervisor determines the work goals and the form of the final report. Students must register using special studies form, available online at http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study, and get approval from faculty member who will supervise research and assign grade.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18668 PLSCI 2990   RSC 703

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    • TBA

    • Gan, S

PLSCI 4900
Reflection on Plant Sciences Experiential Learning

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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18443 PLSCI 4900   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Contact Leah Cook (lcc2@cornell.edu) to enroll.

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PLSCI 4925
Plant Sciences Senior Portfolio

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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17453 PLSCI 4925   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Contact Leah Cook (lcc2) to enroll.

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PLSCI 4960
Undergraduate Internship in Plant Sciences

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18342 PLSCI 4960   IND 601

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    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form available online. Details are outlined in a learning agreement. All PLSCI 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at cals.cornell.edu/academics/student-research/internship.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18730 PLSCI 4960   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Smart, C

  • Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form available online. Details are outlined in a learning agreement. All PLSCI 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at cals.cornell.edu/academics/student-research/internship.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18734 PLSCI 4960   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Wayne, R

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PLSCI 4970
Individual Study in Plant Sciences

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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17287 PLSCI 4970   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form in DUST (available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.

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PLSCI 4980
Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Plant Sciences

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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17302 PLSCI 4980   TA 651

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent, and written permission of instructor. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18571 PLSCI 4980   TA 653

    • TBA

    • Rossi, F

  • Prerequisite: Previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent, and written permission of instructor. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.

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PLSCI 4990
Independent Undergraduate Research in Plant Science

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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4756 PLSCI 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisites: GPA of at least 3.2. Permission of instructor required. Students enrolling in PLSCI 4990 for honors research should take a minimum of 3 credits when conducting the honors research. Students must register using CALS Special Studies form available online. http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18602 PLSCI 4990   RSC 734

    • TBA

    • Mt Pleasant, J

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18678 PLSCI 4990   RSC 735

    • TBA

    • Perry, K

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18701 PLSCI 4990   RSC 737

    • TBA

    • Ryan, M

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18716 PLSCI 4990   RSC 738

    • TBA

    • Scanlon, M

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