Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2022-2023 Catalog.
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- Schedule of Classes - June 7, 2023 8:54PM EDT
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    PLSCS 3650
    
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course provides an overview of the chemistry of the biosphere and biogeochemical processes that control the concentrations, fluxes, and bioavailability of essential elements and contaminants in soil, ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Caldwell Hall 250
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Martinez, C 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    PLSCS 4200
    
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course introduces the fundamental principles and concepts necessary to carry out meaningful and appropriate geospatial applications using geographic information science (GIS), with a particular emphasis ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5200 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- M Mann Library B30A
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sun, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: PLSCS 2200. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Mann Library B30A
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sun, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    PLSCS 4420
    
        
  
 
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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 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Fernow Hall G01
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Vatamaniuk, O 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    PLSCS 4440
    
        
  
 
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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, ENTOM 5440, PLSCS 5440 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Ives Hall 115
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- DiTommaso, A - Losey, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B144
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- DiTommaso, A - Losey, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Some optional in person activities will be offered. 
    
    PLSCS 4660
    
        
  
 
  Course Description
Soil ecology is the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and with their environment. The outcomes of these interactions drive many soil processes, particularly the decomposition ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor. 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Plant Science Building G09
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor. 
    
    PLSCS 5200
    
        
  
 
  Course Description
This course introduces the fundamental principles and concepts necessary to carry out meaningful and appropriate geospatial applications using geographic information science (GIS), with a particular emphasis ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4200 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- M Mann Library B30A
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sun, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- W Mann Library B30A
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Sun, Y 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    PLSCS 5440
    
        
  
 
  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, ENTOM 5440, PLSCS 4440 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Ives Hall 115
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- DiTommaso, A - Losey, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B144
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- DiTommaso, A - Losey, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    PLSCS 5500
    
        
  
 
  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. Choose one lecture and one field studies. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis1.5 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) 
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        Meeting Pattern- R
- Feb 9 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Michaelides, A - Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person First class will be held on Thursday 02/09 at Cornell Cooperative Extension office in downtown Ithaca, 615 Willow Ave. Permission of instructor required. Application deadline is Monday, 01/30. Contact Janice Thies (jet25) for details on how to apply. Students will be bulk enrolled by registrar. Class includes two mandatory field trips. Details available at first class. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
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        Meeting Pattern- T
- Mar 7, 2023
- Instructors- Michaelides, A - Thies, J 
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- Apr 25, 2023
- Instructors- Michaelides, A - Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Trips to Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste facility, 160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca and to Cornell Compost site, access off Stevenson Rd., Ithaca. Instructor Consent Required (Add) 
    
    PLSCS 5660
    
        
  
 
  Course Description
Soil ecology is the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and with their environment. The outcomes of these interactions drive many soil processes, particularly the decomposition ... view course details
- Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660 
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                Credits and Grading Basis4 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 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- W Plant Science Building G09
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
- Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 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 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Thies, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    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. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Emerson Hall 133
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- DiTommaso, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    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 Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- TR Bradfield Hall 105
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Rossiter, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person Prerequisite: PLSCS 4110, PLSCS 4200 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. 
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        Meeting Pattern- T Emerson Hall 133
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Rossiter, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Mann Library B30B
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Rossiter, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    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 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Fernow Hall G01
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Vatamaniuk, O 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    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. 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit)) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MWF Warren Hall 113
- Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
- Instructors- Russell-Anelli, J 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
