Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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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.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFPlant Science Building 404
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Lehmann, J
Thies, J
Van Es, H
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: PLSCS 1900.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Lehmann, J
Thies, J
Van Es, H
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MFPlant Science Building 404
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
McBride, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: CHEM 1560 or CHEM 2070-2080.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MFOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
McBride, M
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: CHEM 1560 or CHEM 2070-2080.
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
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- WOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Hobbs, P
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Sun, Y
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Recommended prerequisite: PLSCS 4110.
PLSCS 4420
Course Description
Plants provide almost all essential minerals for humans and therefore plants are critical components of the human diet. Plant biologists address challenges of meeting the nutritional needs of the increasing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 6420
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFPlant Science Building 114
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Vatamaniuk, O
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLBIO 3420 and PLBIO 3430 or permission of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 6420
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Vatamaniuk, O
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: PLBIO 3420 and PLBIO 3430 or permission of instructor.
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
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Losey, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Some optional in person activities will be offered.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Losey, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Some optional in person activities will be offered.
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. Combined with: PLSCS 4660
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TRPlant Science Building 404
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Thies, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- WPlant Science Building G09
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Thies, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment preference given to Soil Science minors. Contact Dr. Thies (jet25) for code to enroll.
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: PLSCS 4660
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TRPlant Science Building 404
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Thies, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Thies, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4660
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TRPlant Science Building 404
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Thies, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- FPlant Science Building G09
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Thies, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLSCS 6140
Course Description
Examines plant ecological principles governing weed population dynamics and weed-crop competitive interactions in crop and non-crop ecosystems. Development of sustainable weed management strategies. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: PLSCS 3150 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 discussion. Combined with: NTRES 6200
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TRPlant Science Building 404
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Rossiter, D
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLSCS 4110, PLSCS 4200 or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TMann Library 409
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Rossiter, D
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TMann Library 409
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Rossiter, D
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- WMann Library 409
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Rossiter, D
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- WMann Library 409
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Rossiter, D
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NTRES 6200
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TROnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Rossiter, D
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: PLSCS 4110, PLSCS 4200 or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- WOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Rossiter, D
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
PLSCS 6420
Course Description
Plants provide almost all essential minerals for humans and therefore plants are critical components of the human diet. Plant biologists address challenges of meeting the nutritional needs of the increasing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 4420
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFPlant Science Building 114
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Vatamaniuk, O
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: Course work in advanced plant sciences, molecular biology and biochemistry or permission of instructor.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 4420
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Vatamaniuk, O
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisite: Course work in advanced plant sciences, molecular biology and biochemistry or permission of instructor.
PLSCS 6600
Course Description
Introduction to the principles, equipment, and methods used in obtaining information about earth resources and the environment from aircraft or satellite sensors. Topics include: basic interactions of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CEE 6100
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Philpot, W
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
PLSCS 6630
Course Description
Covers weathering, reactions, and processes of soil genesis; principles of soil classification and the rationale and use of soil taxonomy; development and significance of major groups of soils ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWPlant Science Building G09
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLSCS 2600 and CHEM 3570-3580 or equivalent.
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.
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
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- WOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Buck, L
Tucker, T
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- ROnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
McDonald, A
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
1-15 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))