Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
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Classes
PLSCS 1120
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BIOMI 1120
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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
- MW
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buckley, D
Hefferon, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
The first lab meeting will be on September 3.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Buckley, D
Hefferon, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 1900
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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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
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Ryan, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Ryan, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 2110
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5110
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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
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bluhm, D
Setter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Required for: Agriculture Science majors. Credit for both PLSCS 2110 and PLSCS 5110 not permitted.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bluhm, D
Setter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 2200
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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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
- WF
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sinton, D
West, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Labs will begin second week of classes.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sinton, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 2600
Course Description
Designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in a comprehensive introduction to Soil Science from both an environmental and management perspective as well as graduate students who wish to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5600
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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
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 2940
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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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
- TBA
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
Pelzer, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
To enroll, contact Toni DiTommaso (ad97@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.
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PLSCS 3150
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5150
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: introductory course in biology or botany.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 3210
Course Description
Students learn about agronomy and recent advances in sustainable soil and crop management, and gain a lot of practical farming knowledge. Integrated perspectives on the physical, biological, and chemical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 5210
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCS 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
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLSCS 2600.
PLSCS 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, PLSCS 5140
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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
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
McDonald, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: At least one of the following courses or their equivalents: PLSCS 1900, PLSCS 2110, PLSCS 3150, PLSCS 2600, or PLSCS 3210.
PLSCS 4290
Course Description
This course introduces advanced concepts of remote sensing and numerical modeling, with hands-on experience in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. This course aims to explore key questions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 5290
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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
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Sun, Y
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: knowledge of the basics of remote sensing, calculus, physics, and programming skills, and some background in agro-ecosystems.
PLSCS 4720
Course Description
Building on knowledge of basic physico-chemical and microbial nutrient and carbon transformations in soil, we will examine the pathways of carbon and nutrients in ecosystems from the rhizosphere to the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 6720
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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
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Lehmann, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.
PLSCS 5110
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 2110
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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
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bluhm, D
Setter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: undergraduate and graduate students in the Crop Science, Plant Sciences, or International Agriculture curricula or by students in other majors and minors. Enrollment preference given to: advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Some field trips during lab periods. May not be taken for credit after PLSCS 2110.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bluhm, D
Setter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 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, PLSCS 4140
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
PLSCS 5150
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 3150
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
DiTommaso, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 5210
Course Description
Students learn about agronomy and recent advances in sustainable soil and crop management, and gain a lot of practical farming knowledge. Integrated perspectives on the physical, biological, and chemical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 3210
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
PLSCS 5290
Course Description
This course introduces advanced concepts of remote sensing and numerical modeling, with hands-on experience in data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. This course aims to explore key questions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PLSCS 4290
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
PLSCS 5600
Course Description
Designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in a comprehensive introduction to Soil Science from both an environmental and management perspective as well as graduate students who wish to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 2600
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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
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Russell-Anelli, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
PLSCS 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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
PLSCS 6720
Course Description
Building on knowledge of basic physico-chemical and microbial nutrient and carbon transformations in soil, we will examine the pathways of carbon and nutrients in ecosystems from the rhizosphere to the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4720
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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
- TR
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Lehmann, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: PLSCS 2600 and BIOEE 4780. Advanced knowledge of biological and chemical processes is beneficial.