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PLSCI 2990
Introduction to Research Methods in Plant Science

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3968 PLSCI 2990   RSC 701

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • 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 faculty supervisor determines the work goals and the form of the final report. Students must register using special studies form, available online at http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study, and get approval from faculty member who will supervise research and assign grade.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 18632 PLSCI 2990   RSC 708

    • TBA

    • Staff

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PLSCI 3940
Skills for Public Engagement

Community engagement can provide exciting and unique learning opportunities, but the skills necessary for a positive experience are different from those of a traditional classroom. This course will provide ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  5091 PLSCI 3940   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: Distribution-level biology course.

PLSCI 4460
Plant Behavior and Biotic Interactions, Lecture

How do plants respond to antagonists, such as herbivores and pathogens? What are the checks and balances that keep mutualist organisms in their tight interactions? How are symbioses organized on molecular, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4460, BIONB 4460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16343 PLSCI 4460   LEC 001

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    • MWF Corson-Mudd A409

    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

PLSCI 4461
Plant Behavior and Biotic Interactions, Laboratory

Laboratory course covering topics presented in BIOEE 4460/BIONB 4460/PLSCI 4460. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4461, BIONB 4461

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 16346 PLSCI 4461   LAB 401

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    • R Corson-Mudd A409

    • Kessler, A

      Pawlowska, T

      Raguso, R

PLSCI 4900
Reflection on Plant Sciences Experiential Learning

This course is designed to guide Plant Sciences majors in developing career goals around an out-of-classroom experience, in reflecting on that experience, and in recording that experience in the student's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 16406 PLSCI 4900   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Contact Leah Cook (lcc2@cornell.edu) to enroll.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18571 PLSCI 4900   IND 602

    • TBA

    • De Jong, W

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PLSCI 4925
Plant Sciences Senior Portfolio

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate that Plant Sciences students will have met all learning outcomes in the major prior to graduation by documenting relevant in-class and co-curricular activities. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 16635 PLSCI 4925   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Contact Leah Cook (lcc2) to enroll.

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PLSCI 4950
Senior Seminar in Plant Sciences

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 16515 PLSCI 4950   LEC 001

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PLSCI 4960
Undergraduate Internship in Plant Sciences

In this experiential learning opportunity, students participate in a plant science-related work and learning experience equivalent to a minimum of six weeks of full-time effort. Specific learning goals ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 16823 PLSCI 4960   IND 601

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    • TBA

    • Pritts, M

  • Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form available online. Details are outlined in a learning agreement. All PLSCI 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at cals.cornell.edu/academics/student-research/internship.

PLSCI 4970
Individual Study in Plant Sciences

An opportunity for undergraduate individual study of a special topic in plant sciences under the direction of a faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 16824 PLSCI 4970   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form in DUST (available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study), which must be signed by faculty member who will supervise study and assign grade.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18618 PLSCI 4970   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Gan, S

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18633 PLSCI 4970   IND 604

    • TBA

    • Staff

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PLSCI 4980
Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Plant Sciences

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 16828 PLSCI 4980   TA 651

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisite: previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent, and written permission of instructor. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 16830 PLSCI 4980   TA 653

    • TBA

    • Rossi, F

  • Prerequisite: Previous enrollment in course to be taught or equivalent, and written permission of instructor. Students must register using the CALS Special Studies form, available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18652 PLSCI 4980   TA 654

    • TBA

    • Owens, T

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PLSCI 4990
Independent Undergraduate Research in Plant Science

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3864 PLSCI 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA

    • Staff

  • Prerequisites: GPA of at least 3.2. Permission of instructor required. Students must register using CALS Special Studies form available online. http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#special-studies.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18637 PLSCI 4990   RSC 737

    • TBA

    • Perry, K

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18723 PLSCI 4990   RSC 738

    • TBA

    • Nixon, K

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