Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

PLSCS 1120

We live on a microbial earth. If we happen to consider microbes in our daily lives most people conjure images of disease, but in reality we depend on microbes to sustain our world. This course showcases ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BIOMI 1120

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1004 PLSCS 1120   LEC 001

  • The first lab meeting will be on August 30.

  •  1005 PLSCS 1120   LAB 401

    • F Wing Hall 108
    • Angert, E

      Buckley, D

PLSCS 1900

Introduction to agronomy and agroecology and an exploration of environmental, economic, and social factors that influence agriculture. Students participate in interactive discussions about food systems ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1044 PLSCS 1900   LEC 001

  •  1045 PLSCS 1900   LAB 401

  •  1046 PLSCS 1900   LAB 402

PLSCS 2110

Principles of field-crop production of major crops used for food, feed, fiber and bioenergy. Includes introductory concepts of plant growth, development and maturation as they relate to crop performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4050

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1338 PLSCS 2110   LEC 001

  • Required for: Agriculture Science majors. Credit for both PLSCS 4050 and PLSCS 2110 (or PLSCS 3110) not permitted.

  •  1339 PLSCS 2110   LAB 401

  •  3006 PLSCS 2110   LAB 402

PLSCS 2200

This class serves as an introduction to the principles of geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping to understand natural, social, and environmental issues at a range of scales. Students will develop ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4197 PLSCS 2200   LEC 001

  •  4198 PLSCS 2200   LAB 401

  •  4199 PLSCS 2200   LAB 402

PLSCS 2600

Designed for students interested in a comprehensive introduction to soil science from both an environmental and plant management perspective. Divided into three units: (1) soil information unit introduces ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1047 PLSCS 2600   LEC 001

  •  1048 PLSCS 2600   LAB 401

  •  1049 PLSCS 2600   LAB 402

  •  1050 PLSCS 2600   LAB 403

  •  3294 PLSCS 2600   LAB 404

PLSCS 2940

Overview of agricultural machinery used in the production of field crops. Information is presented in a lecture and field laboratory format stressing "hands-on" equipment demonstrations and use, particularly ... view course details

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

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2849 PLSCS 2940   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • DiTommaso, A

      Schindelbeck, R

  • To enroll, contact Bob Schindelbeck (rrs3@cornell.edu). The dates and times of the four lecture periods will be determined during the first lab. Most labs will involve working with farm equipment or touring farm environments so students should wear boots or sturdy shoes and casual clothes.

  •  2850 PLSCS 2940   LAB 401

    • R
    • DiTommaso, A

      Schindelbeck, R

PLSCS 3150

This course examines components of the biology, ecology, and management of weeds in crop and non-crop ecosystems, particularly in the Northeastern United States. The first part of the course focuses on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5150

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1051 PLSCS 3150   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: introductory course in biology or botany.

  •  1052 PLSCS 3150   LAB 401

  •  1053 PLSCS 3150   LAB 402

PLSCS 3170

Principles and practices involved in the production, harvesting, processing, storage, testing, quality management, certification, and use of high-quality seed from improved cultivars. Information is applicable ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17812 PLSCS 3170   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: PLBIO 2410 or equivalent.

  • 17813 PLSCS 3170   LAB 401

PLSCS 4050

Principles of field-crop production of food, feed, fiber and bioenergy. Includes introductory concepts of plant growth, development and maturation as they relate to crop performance and management, adaptation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 2110

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1340 PLSCS 4050   LEC 001

  • Enrollment limited to: undergraduate and graduate students in the Crop Science, Plant Science, or International Agriculture curricula or by students in other majors and minors. Enrollment preference given to: advanced undergraduates and graduate students.

  •  1341 PLSCS 4050   LAB 401

  •  3007 PLSCS 4050   LAB 402

PLSCS 4100

Abiotic stresses including drought, temperature extremes, flooding, salinity, and toxic metals limit crop productivity, particularly in developing countries where people are resource-poor and have limited ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 6100

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17176 PLSCS 4100   LEC 001

  • Graduate students should enroll in PLSCS 6100.

PLSCS 4110

Survey of geospatial data and information applied to the science of natural and environmental systems. Experiential approaches introduce basic concepts of photogrammetry and remote sensing and fundamental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: CEE 4110

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3231 PLSCS 4110   LEC 001

  •  3232 PLSCS 4110   LAB 401

  •  3561 PLSCS 4110   LAB 402

PLSCS 4140

This course investigates the diverse tropical cropping systems in various parts of the world including the biophysical attributes where these systems are utilized by farmers. It looks at the crops and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: IARD 4140

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1308 PLSCS 4140   LEC 001

  •  4034 PLSCS 4140   DIS 201

PLSCS 5150

This course examines components of the biology, ecology, and management of weeds in crop and non-crop ecosystems, particularly in the Northeastern United States. The first part of the course focuses on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 3150

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18004 PLSCS 5150   LEC 001

  • 18005 PLSCS 5150   LAB 401

  • 18006 PLSCS 5150   LAB 402

PLSCS 6100

Abiotic stresses including drought, temperature extremes, flooding, salinity, and toxic metals limit crop productivity, particularly in developing countries where people are resource-poor and have limited ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4100

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17178 PLSCS 6100   LEC 001

  • Undergraduates should enroll in PLSCS 4100.

PLSCS 6600

Introduction to the principles, equipment, and methods used in obtaining information about earth resources and the environment from aircraft or satellite sensors. Topics include basic interactions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CEE 6100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3397 PLSCS 6600   LEC 001

PLSCS 6660

Microbial interactions with plant roots strongly affect plant productivity. Mutualisms, such as root nodule bacteria and mycorrhizae; deleterious interactions, such as pathogenesis and herbivory; and the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17184 PLSCS 6660   LEC 001

PLSCS 6710

This course provides an understanding of soil chemical properties and processes. A detailed examination of the structure and surface chemistry of mineral and organic colloidal particles important to the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17183 PLSCS 6710   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: one year of physical chemistry. Permission of instructor required for students who do not meet prerequisite.

PLSCS 6900

Students in this course study Hugh Gauch's book, Scientific Method in Brief, which is designed to help scientists become better scientists through a deeper understanding of common themes that extend across ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3537 PLSCS 6900   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Gauch, H

  • Enrollment limited to: juniors, seniors, or graduates.

PLSCS 6960

A variety of speakers present seminars on international development topics relating to sustainable development throughout the world. Students attend each seminar and submit a five-page essay at the end ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEM 6960IARD 6960NTRES 6960

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1286 PLSCS 6960   SEM 101

PLSCS 6970

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1166 PLSCS 6970   SEM 101

PLSCS 7970

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2712 PLSCS 7970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • DeGloria, S

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2871 PLSCS 7970   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Setter, T

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2872 PLSCS 7970   IND 603

    • TBA
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2873 PLSCS 7970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Cherney, J

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2875 PLSCS 7970   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Lehmann, J

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2876 PLSCS 7970   IND 611

    • TBA
    • McBride, M

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2877 PLSCS 7970   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2878 PLSCS 7970   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Thies, J

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2879 PLSCS 7970   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Van Es, H

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2880 PLSCS 7970   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Sign into your faculty member section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4350 PLSCS 7970   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Buckley, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4351 PLSCS 7970   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Martinez, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4352 PLSCS 7970   IND 619

    • TBA
    • Ryan, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4353 PLSCS 7970   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Aristilde, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4354 PLSCS 7970   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Sun, Y

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19054 PLSCS 7970   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Taylor, A

PLSCS 8900

Thesis research for Master's candidates. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1167 PLSCS 8900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Setter, T

  • Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2599 PLSCS 8900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • DiTommaso, A

  • Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2863 PLSCS 8900   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Buckley, D

  • Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2864 PLSCS 8900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Martinez, C

  • Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2866 PLSCS 8900   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Lehmann, J

  • Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2867 PLSCS 8900   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3547 PLSCS 8900   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • McBride, M

  • Thesis research for master's students. Sign into your faculty advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3703 PLSCS 8900   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Thies, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4342 PLSCS 8900   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Aristilde, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4341 PLSCS 8900   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • DeGloria, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4343 PLSCS 8900   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Van Es, H

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4344 PLSCS 8900   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Sun, Y

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18782 PLSCS 8900   RSC 717

    • TBA
    • McDonald, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18783 PLSCS 8900   RSC 718

    • TBA
    • Ryan, M

PLSCS 9900

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1168 PLSCS 9900   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Buckley, D

  • Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. Sign into your advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2596 PLSCS 9900   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Thies, J

  • Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. Sign into your advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2597 PLSCS 9900   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Lehmann, J

  • Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. Sign into your advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2661 PLSCS 9900   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Van Es, H

  • Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. Sign into your advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2868 PLSCS 9900   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Ketterings, Q

  • Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. Sign into your advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2869 PLSCS 9900   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • McBride, M

  • Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. Sign into your advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  2893 PLSCS 9900   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Drinkwater, L

  • Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates after A exam has been passed. Sign into your advisor section.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3934 PLSCS 9900   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Martinez, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  3935 PLSCS 9900   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Aristilde, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4345 PLSCS 9900   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Ryan, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4346 PLSCS 9900   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Sun, Y

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4347 PLSCS 9900   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • DiTommaso, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4348 PLSCS 9900   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Setter, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4349 PLSCS 9900   RSC 717

    • TBA
    • Vatamaniuk, O

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4569 PLSCS 9900   RSC 718

    • TBA
    • Wolfe, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18784 PLSCS 9900   RSC 719

    • TBA
    • McDonald, A