Plant Sciences (PLSCI)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

PLSCI 1115

An introductory course that examines plant diversity, function, and adaptation. Topics include an introduction to plant community structure, relationships between plants and other organisms, how plants ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3597 PLSCI 1115   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18177 PLSCI 1115   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCI 1150

Plant-based evidence has been an important component in solving crimes for centuries. Modern techniques and facilities have made plant evidence more important and useful than ever, and there are some stunning ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4300 PLSCI 1150   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  4301 PLSCI 1150   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCI 1420

This course is an overview of basic plant structure and function. We will survey the basic cell types, tissues and organs that make up the plant body as related to the physiology (functions) of a plant. ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4251 PLSCI 1420   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  4252 PLSCI 1420   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  4253 PLSCI 1420   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3241 PLSCI 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 19410 PLSCI 2990   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCI 3940

Community engagement provides exciting opportunitiesfor students to learn about the needs of our communities. This course will expose students to the history and importance of public engagement, at Cornell ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 5940

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3676 PLSCI 3940   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisite: Distribution-level biology course.

PLSCI 4302

It is essential for scientists to understand how research can address real-world challenges and visualize all the steps involved. Students will make a synthesis of the techniques learned on campus (PLSCI ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 14631 PLSCI 4302   LEC 001

  • Prerequisites: PLSCI 4300 and PLSCI 4301.

PLSCI 4460

How do plants respond to antagonists, such as herbivores and pathogens? What are the checks and balances that keep mutualist organisms in their tight interactions? How are symbioses organized on molecular, ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4460BIONB 4460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3752 PLSCI 4460   LEC 001

    • MWF Corson-Mudd A106
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCI 4461

Laboratory course covering topics presented in BIOEE 4460/BIONB 4460/PLSCI 4460. view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4461BIONB 4461

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  3755 PLSCI 4461   LAB 401

    • F Corson-Mudd A409
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4461BIONB 4461

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  4234 PLSCI 4461   LAB 402

    • M Corson-Mudd A409
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3873 PLSCI 4900   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • De Jong, W

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  4046 PLSCI 4900   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  4053 PLSCI 4900   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  4397 PLSCI 4900   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Viands, D

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  4398 PLSCI 4900   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Vanden Heuvel, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18125 PLSCI 4900   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Catala, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 19240 PLSCI 4900   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Perry, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  3774 PLSCI 4925   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  3775 PLSCI 4925   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Vanden Heuvel, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  3776 PLSCI 4925   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  3777 PLSCI 4925   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  •  3778 PLSCI 4925   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Viands, D

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • 18350 PLSCI 4925   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Specht, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • 18351 PLSCI 4925   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • 18352 PLSCI 4925   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Kao-Kniffin, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • 18353 PLSCI 4925   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Smart, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • 19217 PLSCI 4925   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Perry, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCI 4940

The School of Integrative Plant Science teaches "trial" courses under this number. Offerings may vary by semester and will be advertised before the semester begins. Courses offered under the number will ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Viruses and Disease

  • 16777 PLSCI 4940   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Interpretive Exhibit Planning

  • 18359 PLSCI 4940   LEC 002

    • TR Kennedy Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Fiorello, S

      Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Magical Mushrooms: Science Communication

  • 19315 PLSCI 4940   LEC 703

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Flasco, M

      Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Permission of instructor required. Contact Kathie (kh11) for application and info.

PLSCI 4950

Students in the Plant Sciences major are required to complete a research experience, extramural internship or extension experience. It is critical for students to be able to explain their work to both ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3764 PLSCI 4950   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Participation in end-of-semester symposium required.

PLSCI 4960

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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3784 PLSCI 4960   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19385 PLSCI 4960   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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

  •  3785 PLSCI 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19276 PLSCI 4970   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Taylor, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19397 PLSCI 4970   IND 717

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19498 PLSCI 4970   IND 718

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Rakow, D

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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

  •  3787 PLSCI 4980   TA 651

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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://dust.cals.cornell.edu/IndStudyPolicy.aspx

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19327 PLSCI 4980   TA 663

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19383 PLSCI 4980   TA 664

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Catala, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

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 Stdnt Opt

  •  3163 PLSCI 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisites: GPA of at least 3.2. Permission of instructor required. Students must register using CALS Special Studies form available online. http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19086 PLSCI 4990   RSC 753

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Van Eck, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19376 PLSCI 4990   RSC 754

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Hua, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19402 PLSCI 4990   RSC 755

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Frank, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19407 PLSCI 4990   RSC 756

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Xu, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19466 PLSCI 4990   RSC 757

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • McIntyre, P

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19467 PLSCI 4990   RSC 758

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Rakow, D

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19491 PLSCI 4990   RSC 759

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Taylor, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCI 5940

Community engagement provides exciting opportunitiesfor students to learn about the needs of our communities. This course will expose students to the history and importance of public engagement, at Cornell ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 3940

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4184 PLSCI 5940   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & 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
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4178 PLSCI 7980   TA 652

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Vanden Heuvel, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4179 PLSCI 7980   TA 653

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4180 PLSCI 7980   TA 654

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Bassuk, N

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4181 PLSCI 7980   TA 655

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4182 PLSCI 7980   TA 656

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4183 PLSCI 7980   TA 657

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Eames-Sheavly, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4269 PLSCI 7980   TA 658

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4270 PLSCI 7980   TA 659

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Cheng, L

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4271 PLSCI 7980   TA 660

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4272 PLSCI 7980   TA 661

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Griffiths, P

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4273 PLSCI 7980   TA 662

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4351 PLSCI 7980   TA 663

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 19435 PLSCI 7980   TA 664

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Fry, W

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person