Applied Plant Biology
Applied Plant Biology
Plant Biology: Understanding the fundamental biological processes governing plant function is critical to improving yield under current and future environmental conditions. Students interested in the Plant Biology TS will take a series of classes in which they will develop knowledge and skills in plant propagation, genetics, plant breeding, plant-microbe interactions and plant physiology.
Plant Biology Course Options: (select 6 classes, 18 credit hours minimum)
| Course | Credits; Offered | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 220 Intro to Plant Id | 3; F | none |
| BIO 430G Plant Physiology | 4; F | BIO 148, 152, 155, CHE 230, 231 |
| ABT 460 Intro Molec Genetics | 3; Sp | ABT 360 or BIO 304 |
| ABT 461 Intro Pop. Genetics | 3; Sp | ABT 360 or BIO 304, STA |
| BIO 418 Ecological Genetics | 3; F | BIO 303 and 304 or equivalent |
| PPA 500 Phys of Plant Health & Disease | 3; F | PPA 400G (or concurrent) |
| BIO 351 Plant Kingdom | 3; F | Intro Bio |
| BIO 325 Ecology | 4; F | BIO 148, 152 and genetics |
| PLS 440 Plant Propagation | 3; Sp | PLS 210 |
| BIO 425 Genetic Eng. Pl, An, Microbes | 1; F/S | |
| PLS 597 Pop Genetics Lab | 2; F | |
| PLS 556 Seed Production and Technol. | 3; ? | PLS 386 |
Students must select ONE area for their Technical Specialization and complete nine hours of course work in the area from the list of courses provided. Students must select from the courses listed under each TS but may request one (1) substitute course, subject to approval by both their academic advisor and the DUS. For the 6 class (18 credit hour minimum) of TS and AS coursework, all classes must be 200-level or above and at least twelve (12) credit hours must be in 300-level or above courses. Classes taken to complete the TS requirement cannot count towards the AS course requirement. Experiential learning courses cannot satisfy TS requirements.
