Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

Showing 17 results.

Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2636 PLSCS 3210   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisites: PLSCS 1900.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18806 PLSCS 3210   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Lehmann, J

      Thies, J

      Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2638 PLSCS 3650   LEC 001

  • 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19000 PLSCS 3650   LEC 002

    • MF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McBride, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1560 or CHEM 2070-2080.

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

View Enrollment Information

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

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2859 PLSCS 4030   LEC 001

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Hobbs, P

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2648 PLSCS 4200   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Recommended prerequisite: PLSCS 4110.

PLSCS 4420

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 6420

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17594 PLSCS 4420   LEC 001

  • 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 6420

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17595 PLSCS 4420   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisite: PLBIO 3420 and PLBIO 3430 or permission of instructor.

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

View Enrollment Information

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2666 PLSCS 4440   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Some optional in person activities will be offered.

  •  2690 PLSCS 4440   LAB 401

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Some optional in person activities will be offered.

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4660

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2670 PLSCS 4660   LEC 001

  • 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.

  •  2671 PLSCS 4660   LAB 401

  • 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.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4660

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18809 PLSCS 4660   LEC 002

  • 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.

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18808 PLSCS 4660   LEC 003

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4660

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20729 PLSCS 4660   LEC 004

  • 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.

  • 20730 PLSCS 4660   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

PLSCS 6140

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16965 PLSCS 6140   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisite: PLSCS 3150 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

View Enrollment Information

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2649 PLSCS 6200   LEC 001

  • 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.

  •  2650 PLSCS 6200   DIS 201

    • T Mann Library 409
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Rossiter, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  2651 PLSCS 6200   DIS 202

    • T Mann Library 409
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Rossiter, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19051 PLSCS 6200   DIS 203

    • W Mann Library 409
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Rossiter, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 19052 PLSCS 6200   DIS 204

    • W Mann Library 409
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Rossiter, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19053 PLSCS 6200   LEC 002

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Rossiter, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisite: PLSCS 4110, PLSCS 4200 or equivalent; or permission of instructor.

  • 19054 PLSCS 6200   DIS 205

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Rossiter, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online

PLSCS 6420

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4420

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17597 PLSCS 6420   LEC 001

  • 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.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4420

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17598 PLSCS 6420   LEC 002

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisite: Course work in advanced plant sciences, molecular biology and biochemistry or permission of instructor.

PLSCS 6600

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CEE 6100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20496 PLSCS 6600   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Philpot, W

  • Instruction Mode: Online

PLSCS 6630

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17985 PLSCS 6630   LEC 001

  • 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

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 6960IARD 6960NTRES 6960

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  2601 PLSCS 6960   SEM 101

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buck, L

      Tucker, T

  • Instruction Mode: Online

PLSCS 6970

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2602 PLSCS 6970   SEM 101

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online

PLSCS 7970

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2604 PLSCS 7970   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Setter, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2605 PLSCS 7970   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2606 PLSCS 7970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Cherney, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2607 PLSCS 7970   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Lehmann, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2608 PLSCS 7970   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McBride, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2609 PLSCS 7970   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2610 PLSCS 7970   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2611 PLSCS 7970   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2612 PLSCS 7970   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3334 PLSCS 7970   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16475 PLSCS 7970   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Contact Tara Reed (TLN2) for permission to enroll.

PLSCS 8900

Thesis research for Master's candidates. view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2613 PLSCS 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Setter, T

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2624 PLSCS 8900   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3120 PLSCS 8900   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Martinez, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3121 PLSCS 8900   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Lehmann, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3139 PLSCS 8900   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3140 PLSCS 8900   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

PLSCS 9900

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2625 PLSCS 9900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buckley, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2626 PLSCS 9900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2627 PLSCS 9900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Lehmann, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2628 PLSCS 9900   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2629 PLSCS 9900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Ketterings, Q

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2630 PLSCS 9900   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McBride, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2631 PLSCS 9900   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2731 PLSCS 9900   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Martinez, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2827 PLSCS 9900   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Gore, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2888 PLSCS 9900   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Wolfe, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3049 PLSCS 9900   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Aristilde, L

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3050 PLSCS 9900   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3051 PLSCS 9900   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Lehmann, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3052 PLSCS 9900   RSC 717

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Buckley, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3053 PLSCS 9900   RSC 718

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Martinez, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3047 PLSCS 9900   RSC 719

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Ryan, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3048 PLSCS 9900   RSC 720

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Setter, T

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3054 PLSCS 9900   RSC 721

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3055 PLSCS 9900   RSC 723

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3141 PLSCS 9900   RSC 724

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research