Plant Sciences (PLSCI)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

PLSCI 1102

The objective is to instill in students a lifelong appreciation for how gardening can enhance individual well-being through aesthetics, culinary experiences, and mastery of techniques. Emphasizes hands-on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one laboratory, and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1824 PLSCI 1102   LEC 001

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: juniors, sophomores, and first-years during pre-enrollment period. Seniors may enroll during add/drop in January, pending space availability. Not for Plant Sciences or Agricultural Sciences majors. Students who do not attend the first class or provide prior notice to instructor of their absence from first class will be dropped.

  •  1825 PLSCI 1102   LAB 401

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 19957 PLSCI 1102   FLD 801

    • S
    • May 3, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 1115

An introductory course that examines plant diversity, function, and adaptation. Topics include an introduction to plant community structure, relationships between plants and other organisms, how plants ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1799 PLSCI 1115   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Bauerle, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: Agricultural Sciences majors.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1996 PLSCI 1115   LEC 002

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Bauerle, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: Agricultural Sciences majors.

PLSCI 1130

By most accounts, whether theological or scientific, light is fundamental for life. Throughout the living world, there are vital processes, such as photosynthesis and vision that are associated with light. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1836 PLSCI 1130   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Wayne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 1150

Plant-based evidence has been an important component in solving crimes for centuries. Modern techniques and facilities have made plant evidence more important and useful than ever, and there are some stunning ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1957 PLSCI 1150   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Crepet, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 1420

This course is an overview of basic plant structure and function. We will survey the basic cell types, tissues and organs that make up the plant body as related to the physiology (functions) of a plant. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1942 PLSCI 1420   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment preference given to: Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Viticulture and Enology majors.

  •  2046 PLSCI 1420   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1943 PLSCI 1420   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1944 PLSCI 1420   LAB 403

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2010

Presentation of the fungi and how they shape our civilizations and the natural world in which we live. Fungi play important roles in pressing issues in agriculture, food security, climate, disease, and ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 2013

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2049 PLSCI 2010   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2013

Presentation of the fungi and their roles in nature and in shaping past and present civilizations. Emphasizes the historical and practical significance of fungi as decayers of organic matter, as pathogens ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 2010

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2053 PLSCI 2013   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2054 PLSCI 2013   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2055 PLSCI 2013   DIS 202

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2056 PLSCI 2013   DIS 203

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2057 PLSCI 2013   DIS 204

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2058 PLSCI 2013   DIS 205

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2059 PLSCI 2013   DIS 206

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2020

The class is intended to provide insight and exposure to the unique challenges associated with the changing dynamics and markets of fresh produce. It is targeted at students with an interest in plants ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17721 PLSCI 2020   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 9, 2025
    • Griffiths, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2250

Surveys fundamental plant genetics with a focus on applications in agriculture and plant sciences. Reviews and extends concepts from introductory biology for students with an interest in plants and their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 2253

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1803 PLSCI 2250   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course or equivalent.

  •  1804 PLSCI 2250   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1805 PLSCI 2250   LAB 402

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1806 PLSCI 2250   LAB 403

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2253

Surveys fundamental plant genetics with a focus on applications in agriculture and plant sciences. Reviews and extends concepts from introductory biology for students with an interest in plants and their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 2250

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1802 PLSCI 2253   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Mazourek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one majors-level biology course or equivalent.

PLSCI 2302

This is a reflective lecture course, following the winter session field course, PLSCI 2301. Students will write a reflection and give an oral presentation; assemble and analyze field data; and as a group, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Opt NoAud

  • 11865 PLSCI 2302   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - Mar 11, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

      Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLSCI 2300 and PLSCI 2301.

PLSCI 2430

In this course, we will explore the fundamental principles of ecology and evolutionary biology from a plant perspective. We will introduce you to plant ecology at scales ranging from individual organisms, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2324 PLSCI 2430   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2325 PLSCI 2430   FLD 801

    • Su
    • Mar 23, 2025
    • Katz, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught at Arnot Forest.

PLSCI 2490

Biological subjects presented in Hollywood films. Lecture topics include the scientific method, Darwinism, development, paleobiology, animal cloning, genome sequencing, forensic DNA, artificial intelligence, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17758 PLSCI 2490   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Scanlon, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 2990

Intended for students who are new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in PLSCI 2990 may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

PLSCI 3402

In sections of this course, students learn about the issues around a particular challenge in plant sciences, such as climate change and the spread of plant diseases, drought and viticulture, and the tension ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Floriculture in Colombia

  • 20406 PLSCI 3402   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

      Lamb, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Field trip fee: approximately $2,200.

  • Topic: Floriculture in Colombia

  • 20407 PLSCI 3402   FLD 801

    • TBA
    • Mar 30 - Apr 4, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

      Lamb, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Taught in Colombia. Travel on Saturday, March 29, and Saturday, April 5, 2025.

PLSCI 3420

Integrated and interdisciplinary study of the processes that contribute to the growth, competition, and reproduction of plants. Topics include, but are not limited to, plant-water relations, membrane properties ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 5420

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1800 PLSCI 3420   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Catala, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOG 1140 or BIOG 1440, plus PLSCI 1420 and PLSCI 2410, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: PLSCI 3421.

PLSCI 3421

Experiments exemplify concepts covered in PLSCI 3420 and offer experience in a variety of biological and biochemical techniques, from the cellular to whole plant level, with emphasis on experimental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  1811 PLSCI 3421   LAB 401

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Corequisite: PLSCI 3420.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  1865 PLSCI 3421   LAB 402

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Silva, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Corequisite: PLSCI 3420.

PLSCI 3430

Introduction to current studies involving recombinant DNA technology and its application to the improvement of plants. Emphasizes genetic transformation methodology, gene expression systems, and strategies ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 5430

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1801 PLSCI 3430   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hua, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: two courses in genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry; or permission of instructor. Enrollment preference given to: seniors and juniors in Plant Sciences.

PLSCI 3431

Companion to Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants course with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5431

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20175 PLSCI 3431   DIS 201

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2339 PLSCI 3431   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite or corequisite: two courses in genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry, such as PLSCI 3430. Enrollment preference given to: juniors and seniors.

PLSCI 3550

Study of the biological processes controlling physical and chemical changes in harvested yet living horticultural crops or their parts. Discusses the theoretical principles and fundamental processes underlying ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6550

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9141 PLSCI 3550   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3630

Discusses factors and processes of soil formation on which soil survey is based. Practices principles of field identification, classification, survey, and interpretation in a field setting. Provides an ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18244 PLSCI 3630   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18245 PLSCI 3630   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3650

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2297 PLSCI 3650   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Martinez, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 3880

Genetically modified (GM) crops have been a hot topic with controversy. One of the major concerns is on the GM crops' safety when served as our food or food ingredients. The objective of this one-credit ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6880

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2222 PLSCI 3880   LEC 001

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: college-level introductory biology.

PLSCI 3940

Community engagement provides exciting opportunitiesfor students to learn about the needs of our communities. This course will expose students to the history and importance of public engagement, at Cornell ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 5940

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1833 PLSCI 3940   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Buckler, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: distribution-level biology course.

PLSCI 4000

This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 6000

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1926 PLSCI 4000   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 or PLSCI 2250, BIOMG 3320 or BIOMG 3350, CS 1110 or CS 1133, BTRY 3010 or STSCI 2150; or equivalents.

  • 10243 PLSCI 4000   DIS 201

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4090

Perennial crops are critical components of sustainable farming systems, and have many environmental benefits including increased biodiversity, water quality, soil conservation, carbon sequestration, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6090

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17732 PLSCI 4090   SEM 101

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 9, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4140

With accelerating demands for food, feed, and fiber along with increasing recognition of the importance of agricultural systems to ecosystem services and rural livelihoods, the requirements of agricultural ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GDEV 4140PLSCI 5140

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17807 PLSCI 4140   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4170

This course will provide students with a solid foundation in quantitative genetics theory, as applied to the field of plant and animal breeding, introduce students to modern-day modeling approaches, simulation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 7170

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17730 PLSCI 4170   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Jannink, J

      Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17731 PLSCI 4170   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Jannink, J

      Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4200

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5200

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1807 PLSCI 4200   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLSCI 2200.

  •  2157 PLSCI 4200   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4400

Basic and advanced theory and methods of phylogenetic analysis. Introduces students to cladistic analysis using parsimony and gain experience with computer-aided analysis of taxonomic data, including both ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17722 PLSCI 4400   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 9, 2025
    • Landis, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17723 PLSCI 4400   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 9, 2025
    • Landis, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 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

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

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17751 PLSCI 4420   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 4440ENTOM 5440PLSCI 5440

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1812 PLSCI 4440   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1826 PLSCI 4440   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4500

We will be studying the physiology of perennial fruit crop production with an emphasis on the biochemical and genetic mechanisms by which fruit crops function and interact with the environment. The class ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6500

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17752 PLSCI 4500   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4660

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 4660PLSCI 5660

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1813 PLSCI 4660   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCI 2600 or permission of instructor.

  •  1814 PLSCI 4660   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4660PLSCI 5660

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2190 PLSCI 4660   LEC 002

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCI 2600 or permission of instructor.

PLSCI 4825

This class is for students who are interested in receiving an overview of interpretive planning. Interpretation is a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 5825

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2044 PLSCI 4825   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fiorello, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: COMM 1101 or COMM 2850 or EDUC 2410 or PLSCI 3940.

  •  2045 PLSCI 4825   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fiorello, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4900

This course is designed to guide Plant Sciences majors in developing career goals around an out-of-classroom experience, in reflecting on that experience, and in recording that experience in the student's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1848 PLSCI 4900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors.

PLSCI 4925

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate that Plant Sciences students will have met all learning outcomes in the major prior to graduation by documenting relevant in-class and co-curricular activities. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  1851 PLSCI 4925   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors. Students will be bulk-enrolled by the department.

PLSCI 4931

This course explores the elements of sustainable design, establishment and management of sports, golf and lawn turf. Focus on practical aspects through field tours, hand-on activities and real-world case ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17754 PLSCI 4931   LEC 001

    • W
    • Mar 12 - May 6, 2025
    • Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4940

The School of Integrative Plant Science teaches "trial" courses under this number. Offerings may vary by semester and will be advertised before the semester begins. Courses offered under the number will ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  • Topic: Climate Change and Your Future

  • 20503 PLSCI 4940   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hoffmann, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 4950

Students in the Plant Sciences major are required to complete a research experience, extramural internship or extension experience. It is critical for students to be able to explain their work to both ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1850 PLSCI 4950   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Miller, W

      Rose, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: Plant Sciences majors; others by permission of instructor.

PLSCI 4960

In this experiential learning opportunity, students participate in an agricultural- or plant science-related work and learning experience equivalent to a minimum of six weeks of full-time effort. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-3 Credits S/U NoAud

PLSCI 4970

An opportunity for undergraduate individual study of a special topic in plant sciences under the direction of a faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18276 PLSCI 4970   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lehmann, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PLSCI 4975

Being a club officer or a peer mentor is an opportunity to learn about leadership and collaboration, as well as communication and the challenges of balancing diverse responsibilities. Preparation in this ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Dilmun Hill Student Farm

  • 11562 PLSCI 4975   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Maher, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PLSCI 4980

Designed to give qualified undergraduate students teaching experience through actual involvement in planning and teaching plant sciences courses under the supervision of SIPS faculty members. May include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

PLSCI 4990

Affords opportunities for students to carry out independent research under appropriate supervision. Each student is expected to review pertinent literature, prepare a project outline, conduct the research, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

PLSCI 5020

Systems Epidemiology for Plant Pathology offers an expansion of plant pathology concepts into quantitative epidemiology and population biology. The course is taught as two inter-related seven-week modules. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2153 PLSCI 5020   LEC 001

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Acevedo, M

      Pethybridge, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLSCI 3010 or PLSCI 5010.

PLSCI 5030

This course will cover the foundations of plant genetics and plant breeding with a focus on the breeding of hemp for different market classes. topics for discussion will include; reproductive mechanisms, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11852 PLSCI 5030   LEC 001

    • W
    • Jan 21 - Mar 11, 2025
    • Smart, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite for undergraduate students: college-level biology course, plus BIOMG 2800 or PLSCI 2250.

PLSCI 5045

Cannabis sativa is a psychoactive plant used for medical or recreational purposes. Its primary psychoactive component, THC, is one of the >400 known compounds, including at least 65 cannabinoids. CBD, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 12171 PLSCI 5045   LEC 001

    • W
    • Mar 12 - May 6, 2025
    • Friso, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: college-level biology or chemistry course. Recommended prerequisite: PLSCI 4190.

PLSCI 5060

This course covers the principles and practices used to process industrial hemp into a diverse array of food, extract and fiber products. Lectures will describe key products and production practices, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2028 PLSCI 5060   LEC 001

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Baek, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Recommended prerequisite: PLSCI 5015 and PLSCI 5190. Enrollment preference to: Master of Professional Studies (MPS) students.

  •  2029 PLSCI 5060   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Baek, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2030 PLSCI 5060   LAB 401

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Baek, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5140

With accelerating demands for food, feed, and fiber along with increasing recognition of the importance of agricultural systems to ecosystem services and rural livelihoods, the requirements of agricultural ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GDEV 4140PLSCI 4140

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17809 PLSCI 5140   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5200

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 4200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2158 PLSCI 5200   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2159 PLSCI 5200   LAB 401

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Sun, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5420

Integrated and interdisciplinary study of the processes that contribute to the growth, competition, and reproduction of plants. Topics include, but are not limited to, plant-water relations, membrane properties ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 3420

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2125 PLSCI 5420   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Catala, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5430

Introduction to current studies involving recombinant DNA technology and its application to the improvement of plants. Emphasizes genetic transformation methodology, gene expression systems, and strategies ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 3430

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1983 PLSCI 5430   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hua, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: two courses in genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry; or permission of instructor. Enrollment preference given to: School of Integrative Plant Science Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and graduate students.

PLSCI 5431

Companion to Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants course with with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3431

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20176 PLSCI 5431   DIS 201

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1970 PLSCI 5431   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite or corequisite: two courses in genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry; or permission of instructor.

PLSCI 5440

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 4440ENTOM 5440PLSCI 4440

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2231 PLSCI 5440   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2232 PLSCI 5440   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5500

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: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2371 PLSCI 5500   LEC 001

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Michaelides, A

      Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Application required. Application deadline is Monday, January 27, 2025. Contact Janice Thies (jet25) for details on how to apply. First class will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Cornell Cooperative Extension office in downtown Ithaca, 615 Willow Ave.

  •  2372 PLSCI 5500   FLD 801

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Michaelides, A

      Thies, J

  • Instruction 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.

  • 11713 PLSCI 5500   FLD 802

    • T TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Tour of the Cornell Compost Facility Stevenson Rd, Ithaca (service road entrance across from Dodge Rd).

PLSCI 5660

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 4660PLSCI 5660

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2200 PLSCI 5660   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2202 PLSCI 5660   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4660PLSCI 5660

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2201 PLSCI 5660   LEC 002

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5700

Symbiosis, the living together of unlike organisms, encompasses a spectrum of interactions ranging from mutually beneficial to reciprocally detrimental. We will examine a selection of ecologically important ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10762 PLSCI 5700   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Pawlowska, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5825

This class is for students who are interested in receiving an overview of interpretive planning. Interpretation is a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 4825

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2150 PLSCI 5825   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fiorello, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2151 PLSCI 5825   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fiorello, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5850

Explores the history of public gardens, types of contemporary public gardens, and the operation of public gardens including botanical gardens and arboreta. Includes separate units on administration and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2149 PLSCI 5850   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 5940

Community engagement provides exciting opportunitiesfor students to learn about the needs of our communities. This course will expose students to the history and importance of public engagement, at Cornell ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 3940

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1932 PLSCI 5940   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Buckler, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6000

This course is geared towards graduate students and advanced biology undergraduates seeking a better understanding of computational biology. Lectures will be a combination of presentations, paper discussions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 4000

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1927 PLSCI 6000   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10247 PLSCI 6000   DIS 201

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6010

The co-evolutionary molecular battle between microbial pathogens and plants has game-like properties whose rules are emerging from recent genomic, biochemical, and cell biological advances. This course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2178 PLSCI 6010   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Casteel, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite for undergraduate students: BIOMG 2800 or equivalent, BIOMG 3300 or equivalent or PLSCI 3010. Prerequisite for graduate students: plant pathology course, an introductory genetics course, and a biochemistry or molecular biology course.

PLSCI 6090

Perennial crops are critical components of sustainable farming systems, and have many environmental benefits including increased biodiversity, water quality, soil conservation, carbon sequestration, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4090

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17737 PLSCI 6090   SEM 101

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 9, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6095

In-depth, practical exposure to applied crop breeding. Students participate in the department's maize, small grains, potato, pepper, squash, forage, tomato, and onion breeding programs to gain hands-on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2165 PLSCI 6095   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • De Jong, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17755 PLSCI 6140   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6170

Principles and practical applications of selected laboratory methods in the plant and environmental sciences. Emphasizes enhancement of laboratory technique and problem-solving skills. Discusses suitability ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 18268 PLSCI 6170   LEC 001

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Cheng, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18269 PLSCI 6170   LAB 401

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Cheng, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6380

Fungi play a vital role in our ecosystem and are responsible for devastating crop infestations that threaten global food supplies and diseases that result in the death of hundreds of thousands of individuals ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17756 PLSCI 6380   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Huberman, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18085 PLSCI 6380   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 7, 2025
    • Huberman, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 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

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

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17750 PLSCI 6420   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6500

We will be studying the physiology of perennial fruit crop production with an emphasis on the biochemical and genetic mechanisms by which fruit crops function and interact with the environment. The class ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 4500

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17753 PLSCI 6500   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6550

Study of the biological processes controlling physical and chemical changes in harvested yet living horticultural crops or their parts. Discusses the theoretical principles and fundamental processes underlying ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 3550

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9142 PLSCI 6550   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6560

Series of selected topics to provide a background in plant evolution, paleobotanical literature, and evolutionary theory. Among the topics discussed are: the origin of a terrestrial flora, the evolution ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2041 PLSCI 6560   SEM 101

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Nixon, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: college-level coursework in evolution.

PLSCI 6610

For graduate students and advanced undergraduates with a special interest in diagnosing plant diseases. Students work in the Diagnostic Laboratory (section of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology) ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1809 PLSCI 6610   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Snover-Clift, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17757 PLSCI 6630   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6820

Weekly graduate student seminar series. Guests with an interest in plant pathology research are welcome to attend. Classes meet simultaneously in Geneva and Ithaca and are linked by teleconference. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1808 PLSCI 6820   SEM 101

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Cox, K

      Filiatrault, M

      Heck, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6841

This course is broken into three sections focusing on plant anatomy, cell biology, and development. In each section, we will discuss our current understanding of the key concepts, talk about some of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  2122 PLSCI 6841   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gandolfo Nixon, M

      Roeder, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: BIOMG 2800 or PLSCI 2250 or PLSCI 6831.

PLSCI 6880

Genetically modified (GM) crops have been a hot topic with controversy. One of the major concerns is on the GM crops' safety when served as our food or food ingredients. The objective of this one-credit ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 3880

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  2223 PLSCI 6880   LEC 001

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 6900

Individual study for graduate students in the School of Integrative Plant Science under the direction of a faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2138 PLSCI 6900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Crepet, W

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2139 PLSCI 6900   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Bridgen, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2140 PLSCI 6900   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Buckler, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2142 PLSCI 6900   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Mattson, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2143 PLSCI 6900   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2145 PLSCI 6900   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Skelly, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2146 PLSCI 6900   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Vanden Heuvel, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2147 PLSCI 6900   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2394 PLSCI 6900   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Snover-Clift, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2395 PLSCI 6900   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11233 PLSCI 6900   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Buckley, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11234 PLSCI 6900   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hua, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17908 PLSCI 6900   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Harrington, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18196 PLSCI 6900   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Acevedo, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18393 PLSCI 6900   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • D'Aversa, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 20453 PLSCI 6900   IND 619

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PLSCI 7000

Weekly seminars on selected topics in plant biology, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology and plant-microbe biology, horticulture, and soil and crop science, as presented by faculty, graduate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Horticulture Section

  •  2293 PLSCI 7000   SEM 101

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Biology Section

  •  2294 PLSCI 7000   SEM 102

    • F
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gan, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Breeding Section

  •  2295 PLSCI 7000   SEM 103

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Soil and Crop Sciences Section

  •  2296 PLSCI 7000   SEM 104

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Longchamps, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Pathology: Geneva

  • 18394 PLSCI 7000   SEM 105

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Khan, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Attendees in Geneva will meet in Barton 134A. Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Plant Pathology: Ithaca

  • 18395 PLSCI 7000   SEM 106

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Huberman, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.

PLSCI 7160

Emphasizes critical discussion and evaluation of selected benchmark papers and current literature. Reviews and discusses conventional and molecular selection techniques and breeding objectives, methods, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17834 PLSCI 7160   SEM 101

    • WF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Sorrells, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 7170

This course will provide students with a solid foundation in quantitative genetics theory, as applied to the field of plant and animal breeding, introduce students to modern-day modeling approaches, simulation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 4170

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17728 PLSCI 7170   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Jannink, J

      Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17729 PLSCI 7170   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Jannink, J

      Robbins, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 7410

Introduction to the research literature in plant biology through weekly problem sets and discussions. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  1904 PLSCI 7410   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Li, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: graduate students.

PLSCI 7440

After the first year, students present one seminar per year on their thesis research and then meet with their thesis committee members for evaluation. First-year students only attend the seminar series; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1798 PLSCI 7440   DIS 201

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Pineros, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: second-, third-, and fourth-year graduate students in Plant Biology.

PLSCI 7450

Students in this class read and discuss recently published papers in plant molecular biology. A faculty member from the Plant Biology Section in the School of Integrative Plant Science will assign the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Plant Metabolic Engineering

  •  2364 PLSCI 7450   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Moghe, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCI 7980

Designed to give graduate students teaching experience through involvement in planning and teaching courses under the supervision of SIPS faculty members. May include leading discussion sections; preparing, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8810 PLSCI 7980   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Vanden Heuvel, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8811 PLSCI 7980   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Pritts, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8812 PLSCI 7980   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Rossi, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8813 PLSCI 7980   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Peck, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8814 PLSCI 7980   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Cheng, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8815 PLSCI 7980   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Miller, W

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8816 PLSCI 7980   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hodge, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  8817 PLSCI 7980   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Moore, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PLSCI 8900

Thesis research for Master of Science degree candidates in the School of Integrative Plant Science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits No Grade

  •  2346 PLSCI 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

PLSCI 9900

Dissertation research for PhD candidates in the School of Integrative Plant Science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits No Grade

  •  2347 PLSCI 9900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research