Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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

PLSCS 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:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3596 PLSCS 3210   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisites: PLSCS 1900.

PLSCS 3650

Overview of the chemistry of the biosphere and biogeochemical processes that control the fluxes, concentrations, and bioavailability of essential elements and pollutants in soil, air, and water. Gives ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3598 PLSCS 3650   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    CHEM 2070-2080 or CHEM 1560.

PLSCS 3800

Organic farming is an increasingly important part of US agriculture and the food system. Students learn about the history of organic agriculture, the USDA National Organic Program, management practices ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3843 PLSCS 3800   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3844 PLSCS 3800   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 4030

Half the world's arable land is farmed by traditional farmers who have produced food and fiber for millennia with few outside inputs. Many of these practices are forgotten but some are still used by farmers ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: IARD 4030

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3946 PLSCS 4030   LEC 001

    • W Emerson Hall 135
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Lauren, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 4130

Study of processes involved in the conversion of solar energy into harvested plant products and environmental constraints on crop productivity. Topics include photosynthesis and essential processes that ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16794 PLSCS 4130   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Coursework in plant physiology or molecular biology or biochemistry, or advanced plant science.

PLSCS 4200

Principles and applications of geographic information systems for characterizing and assessing agronomic and environmental systems. Emphasizes accessing, updating, analyzing, and mapping geo-spatial data ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3611 PLSCS 4200   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Recommended prerequisite: PLSCS 4110.

PLSCS 4440

Lectures integrate the principles of pest control, ecology, and economics in the management of pests across multiple systems. Labs consist of exercises to reinforce concepts presented in lecture and demonstrate ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 4440

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3632 PLSCS 4440   LEC 001

    • MWF Bradfield Hall 105
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3660 PLSCS 4440   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 4500

Students will study the managed decomposition of organic matter. Through discussion and hands on activities, we will explore the basics of the composting process, nutrient cycling and recycling as well ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3635 PLSCS 4500   LEC 001

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Bonhotal, J

      Michaelides, A

      Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Junior, Senior or Graduate Student standing. Class held at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue. Admission to this class requires that you complete an application and an interview. If you are selected to participate, then you will be provided the permission code needed to register. Email Janice Thies for more information at janice.thies@cornell.edu

PLSCS 4650

Introduces navigation-grade GPS instruments used in agricultural and environmental science. Topics include instrument familiarization; field-data collection and processing; real-time and post-differential ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3636 PLSCS 4650   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Smith, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisite: PLSCS 4110 or 4200, or equivalent, or permission of instructor; mtg times will be arranged at first organizational mtg. TBA by instructor.

PLSCS 4660

Discover the wonder of life underground. In this course, students study the amazing diversity of soil organisms along with their multifaceted functions in terrestrial ecosystems. The fundamental principles ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3637 PLSCS 4660   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.

  •  3638 PLSCS 4660   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 4910

Reading and discussion course focusing on the relationship between agricultural sustainability and religious faith, especially the linkage between the motivation to adopt practices of sustainability and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: IARD 4910

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 14460 PLSCS 4910   DIS 201

  • Recommended prerequisite: Sustainable Agriculture (PLSCS 1900) or equivalent.

PLSCS 6200

Theory and practice of applying geo-spatial data for resource inventory and analysis, biophysical process modeling, and land surveys. Emphasizes use and evaluation of spatial analytical methods applied ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: NTRES 6200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3614 PLSCS 6200   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CSS 4110, CSS 4200, or equivalent or permission of instructor.

  •  3615 PLSCS 6200   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3616 PLSCS 6200   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 6900

Students in this course study Hugh Gauch's book, Scientific Method in Brief, which is designed to help scientists become better scientists through a deeper understanding of common themes that extend across ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3688 PLSCS 6900   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Gauch, H

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Junior, senior, or graduate standing. Students need to contact Hugh Gauch (hgg1@cornell.edu) to enroll in PLSCS 6900.

PLSCS 6960

A variety of speakers present seminars on international development topics relating to sustainable development throughout the world. Students attend each seminar and submit a five-page essay at the end ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 6960IARD 6960NTRES 6960

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3561 PLSCS 6960   SEM 101

    • W Emerson Hall 135
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Buck, L

      Lauren, J

      Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 6970

Covers current research and selected topics in the crop and soil sciences and related fields. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  3562 PLSCS 6970   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 7970

Graduate individual study in soil and crop sciences under the direction of one or more faculty members. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3564 PLSCS 7970   IND 602

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3565 PLSCS 7970   IND 603

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3566 PLSCS 7970   IND 605

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3567 PLSCS 7970   IND 610

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3568 PLSCS 7970   IND 611

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3569 PLSCS 7970   IND 613

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3570 PLSCS 7970   IND 614

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3571 PLSCS 7970   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3572 PLSCS 7970   IND 616

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18407 PLSCS 7970   IND 617

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 8900

Thesis research for Master's candidates. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3573 PLSCS 8900   RSC 701

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3584 PLSCS 8900   RSC 712

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4390 PLSCS 8900   RSC 713

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4391 PLSCS 8900   RSC 714

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 16356 PLSCS 8900   RSC 715

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 16357 PLSCS 8900   RSC 716

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

PLSCS 9900

Thesis research for Ph.D. candidates after "A" exam has been passed. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3585 PLSCS 9900   RSC 701

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3586 PLSCS 9900   RSC 702

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3587 PLSCS 9900   RSC 703

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3588 PLSCS 9900   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3589 PLSCS 9900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Ketterings, Q

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3590 PLSCS 9900   RSC 707

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3591 PLSCS 9900   RSC 710

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3738 PLSCS 9900   RSC 711

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3862 PLSCS 9900   RSC 712

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3981 PLSCS 9900   RSC 713

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4289 PLSCS 9900   RSC 714

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4290 PLSCS 9900   RSC 715

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4291 PLSCS 9900   RSC 716

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4292 PLSCS 9900   RSC 717

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4293 PLSCS 9900   RSC 718

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4287 PLSCS 9900   RSC 719

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4288 PLSCS 9900   RSC 720

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4294 PLSCS 9900   RSC 721

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4295 PLSCS 9900   RSC 723

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 16358 PLSCS 9900   RSC 724

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

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person