Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.
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Classes
PLSCS 3210
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- MWF Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Amsili, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Prerequisites: PLSCS 1900.
PLSCS 3650
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- MWF Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
McBride, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
CHEM 2070-2080 or CHEM 1560.
PLSCS 3800
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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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
- MW Plant Science Building G37
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Ryan, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Plant Science Building 102
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Ryan, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
PLSCS 4030
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: IARD 4030
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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
- W Emerson Hall 135
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Lauren, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
PLSCS 4130
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- MWF Bradfield Hall 110
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Setter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Coursework in plant physiology or molecular biology or biochemistry, or advanced plant science.
PLSCS 4200
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Mann Library B30A
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Sun, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Recommended prerequisite: PLSCS 4110.
PLSCS 4440
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 4440
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Losey, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B146
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Losey, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
PLSCS 4500
Course Description
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
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
- R
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Bonhotal, J
Michaelides, A
Thies, J
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Additional Information
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
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PLSCS 4650
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Smith, S
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Additional Information
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
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thies, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Bradfield Hall 102
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Thies, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
PLSCS 4910
Course Description
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
Seven Week - First. Combined with: IARD 4910
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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 Emerson Hall 133
- Jan 21 - Mar 10, 2020
Instructors
Fick, G
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Additional Information
Recommended prerequisite: Sustainable Agriculture (PLSCS 1900) or equivalent.
PLSCS 6200
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: NTRES 6200
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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
- TR Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Rossiter, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CSS 4110, CSS 4200, or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Bradfield Hall 108
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Rossiter, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Bradfield Hall 108
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Rossiter, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
PLSCS 6900
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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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
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Gauch, H
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Additional Information
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.
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PLSCS 6960
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEM 6960, IARD 6960, NTRES 6960
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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
- W Emerson Hall 135
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Buck, L
Lauren, J
Tucker, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
PLSCS 6970
Course Description
Covers current research and selected topics in the crop and soil sciences and related fields. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Emerson Hall 135
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Ryan, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
PLSCS 7970
Course Description
Graduate individual study in soil and crop sciences under the direction of one or more faculty members. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCS 8900
Course Description
Thesis research for Master's candidates. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
PLSCS 9900
Course Description
Thesis research for Ph.D. candidates after "A" exam has been passed. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))