Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
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 and guest speakers. Students will have opportunities to be exposed to advances in plant science disciplines, learn how scientific data are collected, analyzed and presented, network with speakers, and engage in dialog about research, extension and teaching topics.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA
Learning Outcomes
Describe advances on a breadth of topics in the fields of plant biology, plant breeding and genetics, horticulture, and soil and crop science.
Articulate new insights on investigative and analytical methods used by presenters.
1 Credit
S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Horticulture Section
Class Number & Section Details
14789PLSCI 7000 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Miller, W
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit
S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Plant Pathology: Geneva
Class Number & Section Details
14790PLSCI 7000 SEM 102
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Khan, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Taught in Geneva, NY in Barton 134A.
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit
S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Plant Breeding Section
Class Number & Section Details
14791PLSCI 7000 SEM 103
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Buckler, E
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit
S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Plant Pathology: Ithaca
Class Number & Section Details
14792PLSCI 7000 SEM 104
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Huberman, L
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit
S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Soil and Crop Sciences Section
Class Number & Section Details
14793PLSCI 7000 SEM 105
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Yang, Y
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit
S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Section Topic
Topic: Plant Biology Section
Class Number & Section Details
14794PLSCI 7000 SEM 106
Meeting Pattern
F
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Gan, S
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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