Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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

  •  1031 PLSCS 1900   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1032 PLSCS 1900   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1033 PLSCS 1900   LAB 402

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

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 5110

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1200 PLSCS 2110   LEC 001

    • MWF Emerson Hall 135
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Bluhm, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required for: Agriculture Science majors. Credit for both PLSCS 2110 and PLSCS 5110 not permitted.

  •  1201 PLSCS 2110   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1708 PLSCS 2110   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2146 PLSCS 2200   LEC 001

    • TR Warren Hall B02
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Sinton, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2147 PLSCS 2200   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Labs will begin second week of classes.

  •  2148 PLSCS 2200   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Labs will begin second week of classes.

PLSCS 2600

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5600

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1034 PLSCS 2600   LEC 001

    • MWF Bradfield Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: sophomores, juniors, or seniors.

  •  1035 PLSCS 2600   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1036 PLSCS 2600   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1037 PLSCS 2600   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1838 PLSCS 2600   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  1661 PLSCS 2940   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    To enroll, contact Toni DiTommaso (ad97). Most labs will involve working with farm equipment or touring farm environments so students should wear boots or sturdy shoes and casual clothes.

  •  1662 PLSCS 2940   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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 GradeNoAud

  •  1038 PLSCS 3150   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: introductory course in biology or botany.

  •  1039 PLSCS 3150   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1040 PLSCS 3150   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCS 3210

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 5210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10875 PLSCS 3210   LEC 001

    • MWF Warren Hall B51
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLSCS 1900 or PLSCS 2600.

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

  • 18089 PLSCS 4100   LEC 001

    • MWF Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: PLBIO 3420 or equivalent, plus PLBIO 3430 or equivalent.

PLSCS 4140

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

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

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1183 PLSCS 4140   LEC 001

    • TR Fernow Hall G24
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • McDonald, A

  • 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

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 5290

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2417 PLSCS 4290   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: knowledge of the basics of remote sensing, calculus, physics, and programming skills, and some background in agro-ecosystems.

PLSCS 5110

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

  •  1202 PLSCS 5110   LEC 001

    • MWF Emerson Hall 135
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Bluhm, D

  • 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.

  •  1203 PLSCS 5110   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1709 PLSCS 5110   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Credit for both PLSCS 2110 and PLSCS 5110 not permitted. Some field trips during lab periods.

PLSCS 5140

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

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

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2471 PLSCS 5140   LEC 001

    • TR Fernow Hall G24
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • McDonald, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2299 PLSCS 5150   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2300 PLSCS 5150   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2301 PLSCS 5150   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCS 5210

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 3210

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10884 PLSCS 5210   LEC 001

    • MWF Warren Hall B51
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Van Es, H

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCS 5290

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4290

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2470 PLSCS 5290   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PLSCS 5600

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 2600

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10814 PLSCS 5600   LEC 001

    • MWF Bradfield Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Russell-Anelli, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10815 PLSCS 5600   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10816 PLSCS 5600   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10817 PLSCS 5600   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10818 PLSCS 5600   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 18090 PLSCS 6100   LEC 001

    • MWF Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Vatamaniuk, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: coursework in advanced plant sciences, molecular biology and biochemistry required.

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

  • 17841 PLSCS 6660   LEC 001

    • TR Emerson Hall 133
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Thies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 17843 PLSCS 6710   LEC 001

    • MWF Fernow Hall G01
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Martinez, C

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