Plant Sciences (PLSCI)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
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- Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT
Classes
PLSCI 1102
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture, one laboratory, and one field studies.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Pritts, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Pritts, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 1115
Course Description
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
PLSCI 1130
Course Description
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
PLSCI 1415
Course Description
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for success in plant and animal science majors. The course focuses on key biological concepts across the following themes: molecules of life, cells, ... view course details
PLSCI 1420
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Silva, T
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Silva, T
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- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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Silva, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 2010
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 2013
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 2013
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 2010
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Hodge, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Hodge, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Hodge, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Hodge, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Hodge, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Hodge, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 2020
Course Description
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
PLSCI 2250
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 2253
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 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
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Mazourek, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Mazourek, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 2253
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 2250
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 2335
Course Description
Plant Sciences Data Management Tools and Practices is an introduction to the rapidly changing world of data management and the tools and best practices for managing data with a focus on conducting research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 5335
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 2430
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one field studies.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Anstett, D
Katz, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 2440
Course Description
Lectures integrate the principles of pest control, ecology, and economics in the management of pests across multiple systems. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 2440, ENTOM 5440, PLSCI 5440
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Losey, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 2536
Course Description
This course empowers students to transform field observations from Ecuador into a research paper connecting findings to scientific literature. Data analysis workshops will cover how to manage, analyze, ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PLSCI 2930
Course Description
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
PLSCI 2990
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
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PLSCI 3125
Course Description
This course introduces the theory and practice of ecological restoration, emphasizing how core ecological principles inform restoration planning and decision-making. Students will apply ecological theory ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5125
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sexton, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 3300
Course Description
Fungal pathogens are an increasing global health concern. This course examines the diversity of medically important fungi, their interactions with host immunity, therapeutic control methods, and the mechanisms ... view course details
PLSCI 3420
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 5420
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 3421
Course Description
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
PLSCI 3425
Course Description
Although you may not see them, microbes are integral to all areas of life. Collectively known as the plant microbiome, the microbes that colonize plants perform critical roles in ecosystem function and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 5425
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PLSCI 3430
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 5430
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 3431
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5431
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Gunn, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 3550
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 6550
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 3575
Course Description
This course introduces the biological, environmental, and managerial foundations of vegetable production, with emphasis on producing high-quality crops for fresh market and processing systems. The course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5575
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Barickman, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 3630
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 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
PLSCI 3675
Course Description
Viruses are the most abundant biological entities on Earth and play vital roles in health, disease, and ecosystems. This course explores the diversity, ecology, and evolution of plant viruses, insect viruses, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 5675
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Holtappels, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 3880
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 6880
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 4050
Course Description
This course provides knowledge on how crop ecophysiological traits and processes determine crop productivity and yield under real-world environmental conditions. This course integrates traits and processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 6050
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 4090
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 6090
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 4140
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 4140, PLSCI 5140
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 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: PLSCI 5200
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sun, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 4380
Course Description
Fungi play a vital role in our ecosystem but are also responsible for devastating crop infestations that threaten global food supplies and diseases that result in the deaths of millions of individuals ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 6380
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Huberman, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 4420
Course Description
Plants provide almost all essential minerals for humans and therefore plants are critical components of the human diet. Plant biologists address challenges of meeting the nutritional needs of the increasing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 6420
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 4500
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 6500
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 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: PLSCI 4660, PLSCI 5660
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Thies, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 4660, PLSCI 5660
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 4825
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 5825
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Fiorello, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 4900
Course Description
This course is designed to guide Plant Sciences and Agricultural Sciences majors in developing career goals around an out-of-classroom experience, in reflecting on that experience, and in recording that ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
0.5 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
PLSCI 4950
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PLSCI 4970
Course Description
An opportunity for undergraduate individual study of a special topic in plant sciences under the direction of a faculty member. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLSCI 4975
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
PLSCI 4980
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
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PLSCI 4990
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLSCI 5045
Course Description
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
PLSCI 5102
Course Description
This course builds upon foundational data skills by focusing on the interpretation and communication of scientific data in plant science contexts. Students develop skills in presenting data effectively ... view course details
PLSCI 5125
Course Description
This course introduces the theory and practice of ecological restoration, emphasizing how core ecological principles inform restoration planning and decision-making. Students will apply ecological theory ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3125
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sexton, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 5140
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: GDEV 4140, PLSCI 4140
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 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: PLSCI 4200
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Sun, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 5335
Course Description
Plant Sciences Data Management Tools and Practices is an introduction to the rapidly changing world of data management and the tools and best practices for managing data with a focus on conducting research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 2335
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 5420
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 3420
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 5425
Course Description
Although you may not see them, microbes are integral to all areas of life. Collectively known as the plant microbiome, the microbes that colonize plants perform critical roles in ecosystem function and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 3425
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PLSCI 5430
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 3430
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 5431
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3431
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Gunn, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 5440
Course Description
Lectures integrate the principles of pest control, ecology, and economics in the management of pests across multiple systems. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 2440, ENTOM 5440, PLSCI 2440
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Losey, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 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 Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Feb 11 - Apr 29, 2027
Instructors
Michaelides, A
Thies, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Application Deadline: Monday, January 25, 2027. Contact Janice Thies (jet25) for details on how to apply. First class will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2027 at Cornell Cooperative Extension office in downtown Ithaca, 615 Willow Ave.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Feb 11 - Apr 29, 2027
Instructors
Michaelides, A
Thies, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Taught at Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste facility, 160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca and Cornell Compost site.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Feb 11 - Apr 29, 2027
Instructors
Michaelides, A
Thies, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Taught at Cornell Compost Facility Stevenson Rd, Ithaca.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
PLSCI 5575
Course Description
This course introduces the biological, environmental, and managerial foundations of vegetable production, with emphasis on producing high-quality crops for fresh market and processing systems. The course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 3575
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Barickman, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 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: PLSCI 4660, PLSCI 5660
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Thies, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 4660, PLSCI 5660
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 5675
Course Description
Viruses are the most abundant biological entities on Earth and play vital roles in health, disease, and ecosystems. This course explores the diversity, ecology, and evolution of plant viruses, insect viruses, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 3675
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Holtappels, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 5825
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 4825
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Fiorello, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 5850
Course Description
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
PLSCI 6010
Course Description
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
PLSCI 6017
Course Description
Crop ecology is the integrative study of biological, physical, social, and technological factors that govern the emergent properties arising from cropping systems at different spatial and temporal scales. ... view course details
PLSCI 6050
Course Description
This course provides knowledge on how crop ecophysiological traits and processes determine crop productivity and yield under real-world environmental conditions. This course integrates traits and processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 4050
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 6090
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 4090
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCI 6170
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Cheng, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 6200
Course Description
This course covers the theory and practice of applying geo-spatial data to resource inventory and analysis, biophysical process modeling, and land surveys. Emphasizes use and evaluation of spatial analytical ... view course details
PLSCI 6380
Course Description
Fungi play a vital role in our ecosystem but are also responsible for devastating crop infestations that threaten global food supplies and diseases that result in the deaths of millions of individuals ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PLSCI 4380
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Huberman, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCI 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: PLSCI 4420
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 6500
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 4500
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCI 6550
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 3550
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 6560
Course Description
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
PLSCI 6610
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PLSCI 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
PLSCI 6820
Course Description
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
PLSCI 6841
Course Description
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
PLSCI 6880
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCI 3880
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCI 7000
Course Description
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 students ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Horticulture Section
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Cheng, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Plant Pathology: Geneva
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Khan, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Taught in Geneva, NY in Barton 134A. Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Plant Breeding Section
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Buckler, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Plant Pathology: Ithaca
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Huberman, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Soil and Crop Sciences Section
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Yang, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
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Section Topic
Topic: Plant Biology Section
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Scanlon, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Students must attend at least 75 percent of the seminars in their section to receive credit.
PLSCI 7410
Course Description
Introduction to the research literature in plant biology through weekly problem sets and discussions. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
PLSCI 7440
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PLSCI 7450
Course Description
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
PLSCI 7980
Course Description
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
