Plant Sciences (PLSCI)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
PLSCI 1101
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 404
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Hybrid: rotational in-person attendance to be determined by instructor. Priority given to Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Horticulture minors. First two class meetings (09/02 and 09/04) will be online only. Labs start on Monday, 09/07.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Labs start on Monday, 09/07.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Plant Science Building 404
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Plant Science Building 404
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Plant Science Building 404
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Miller, W
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
PLSCI 1105
Course Description
We make decisions about what to eat every day. Farmer and writer Wendell Berry suggests that "eating is an agriculture act", yet few of us know what is involved in growing fruits and vegetables. Students ... view course details
FWS Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Sudermann, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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PLSCI 1110
Course Description
This course provides opportunities for new students in the Plant Sciences major to meet continuing students and faculty across the School of Integrative Plant Science; develop leadership skills in the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 1110
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Bradfield Hall 101
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Cook, L
Pritts, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to first-semester freshmen in the Plant Sciences major.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Bradfield Hall 101
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Cook, L
Pritts, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to first-semester freshmen in the Plant Sciences major.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 1110
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Cook, L
Pritts, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to transfer students in the Plant Sciences major.
Department Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 1110
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Cook, L
Pritts, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to first-semester freshmen in the Plant Sciences major.
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Cook, L
Pritts, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to first-semester freshmen in the Plant Sciences major.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 1110
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Bradfield Hall 101
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Cook, L
Pritts, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to transfer students in the Plant Sciences major.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Department Consent Required (Add)
PLSCI 1125
Course Description
A growing body of evidence points to the positive benefits derived from spending even short periods of time in natural settings, including: reduced levels of stress, blood pressure, and pulse, and increased ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one field studies. Combined with: UNILWYL 1150
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Nevin Welcome Center 201X
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Rakow, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
No remote access for this course, as the department has deemed it impossible for students to satisfactorily meet learning goals if enrolled remotely.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Nevin Welcome Center 201X
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Rakow, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
PLSCI 1300
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: DSOC 1300
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Plant Science Building 233
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Bezner Kerr, R
Rossi, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
No remote access for this course, as the department has deemed it impossible for students to satisfactorily meet learning goals if enrolled remotely.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Plant Science Building 233
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Bezner Kerr, R
Rossi, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
PLSCI 2990
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
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.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLSCI 3600
Course Description
The pace of climate change projected for this century is likely to have significant impacts on agriculture and food security that will not be equitable across regions or socio-economic groups. We will ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wolfe, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Prerequisite: at least 3 credits in plant, agricultural, or environmental sciences, or similar relevant field of study.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wolfe, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wolfe, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
PLSCI 4190
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Buckler, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: At least one college-level biology course required, such as BIOG 1140, BIOG 1350, BIOG 1440, PLHRT 1115; or a plant production course such as PLSCI 1101 or PLSCS 1900. AP Bio credit will not be accepted as a substitute.
PLSCI 4900
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PLSCI 4925
Course Description
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
PLSCI 4960
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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 https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-research.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 4970
Course Description
An opportunity for undergraduate individual study of a special topic in plant sciences under the direction of a faculty member. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form in DUST (available online: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 4975
Course Description
Leadership development for Plant Sciences peer mentors, which includes, but is not limited to, learning how to: model and foster a healthy, positive experience for first-year students; respond to student ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Eames-Sheavly, M
Peck, G
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
PLSCI 4980
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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: https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Wolfe, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 4990
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
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. https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLSCI 5015
Course Description
This course will provide students with knowledge of different hemp production systems for fiber, grain and cannabinoids. Students will gain an understanding of field, controlled environment, greenhouse, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Plant Science Building 114
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Grab, H
Smart, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Grab, H
Smart, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
PLSCI 6440
Course Description
This course will provide a foundation in Digital Plant Science by introducing major questions and opportunities to be addressed in digital plant science (DPS). Weekly case studies will be taught by different ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Scanlon, M
- R Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
PLSCI 6940
Course Description
The School of Integrative Plant Science offers graduate-level "trial" courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the school before the semester starts. Courses offered ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Section Topic
Topic: Systems Analysis Tools for Problem-Solving in Agri
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
McDonald, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: Advanced coursework in agricultural sciences or permission of instructor.
PLSCI 7201
Course Description
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
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 114
- Sep 2 - Sep 25, 2020
Instructors
Campbell, M
Robbins, K
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: Undergraduate-level course in statistics. Enrollment limited to graduate students. Undergraduates must obtain permission of instructor (krr73).
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Online Meeting
- Sep 2 - Sep 25, 2020
Instructors
Campbell, M
Robbins, K
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: Undergraduate-level course in statistics. Enrollment limited to graduate students. Undergraduates must obtain permission of instructor (krr73).
PLSCI 7202
Course Description
This course will start with a brief refresher on the command line and programming basics as well as data and code management best practices. Students will be given an introduction to machine learning including ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Online Meeting
- Sep 28 - Oct 30, 2020
Instructors
De Sa, C
Moghe, G
Scanlon, M
Strickler, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to graduate students. Undergraduates must obtain permission of instructor (gdm67).
PLSCI 7203
Course Description
In this course we will provide: (1) an introduction to how biological contexts--e.g., development, plant pathology, phenotyping, eco-physiology, and crop management--define opportunities and challenges ... view course details
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Online Meeting
- Nov 2 - Dec 16, 2020
Instructors
Roeder, A
Scanlon, M
Stroock, A
Sun, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Enrollment limited to graduate students. Undergraduates must obtain permission of instructor (ahr75).
PLSCI 7980
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))