Soil & Crop Sciences (PLSCS)Agriculture and Life Sciences

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PLSCS 3650
Environmental Chemistry: Soil, Air, and Water

This course provides an overview of the chemistry of the biosphere and biogeochemical processes that control the concentrations, fluxes, and bioavailability of essential elements and contaminants in soil, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2442 PLSCS 3650   LEC 001

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PLSCS 3800
Principles and Practices in Certified Organic Agriculture

Organic farming is an increasingly important part of US agriculture and the food system. Students learn about the history of organic agriculture, the USDA National Organic Program, management practices ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5800

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17650 PLSCS 3800   LEC 001

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  • 17651 PLSCS 3800   LAB 401

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PLSCS 4200
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Concepts and Application

This course introduces the fundamental principles and concepts necessary to carry out meaningful and appropriate geospatial applications using geographic information science (GIS), with a particular emphasis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 5200

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  1847 PLSCS 4200   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: PLSCS 2200.

  •  2248 PLSCS 4200   LAB 401

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PLSCS 4440
Integrated Pest Management

Lectures integrate the principles of pest control, ecology, and economics in the management of pests across multiple systems. Labs consist of exercises to reinforce concepts presented in lecture and demonstrate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 4440, ENTOM 5440, PLSCS 5440

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1856 PLSCS 4440   LEC 001

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    • MWF Morrison Hall 174
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  •  1870 PLSCS 4440   LAB 401

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  • Some optional in person activities will be offered.

PLSCS 4660
Soil Ecology

Soil ecology is the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and with their environment. The outcomes of these interactions drive many soil processes, particularly the decomposition ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1857 PLSCS 4660   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.

  •  1858 PLSCS 4660   LAB 401

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2291 PLSCS 4660   LEC 002

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  • Prerequisite: one year of biology or ecology and PLSCS 2600 or permission of instructor.

PLSCS 5200
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Concepts and Application

This course introduces the fundamental principles and concepts necessary to carry out meaningful and appropriate geospatial applications using geographic information science (GIS), with a particular emphasis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2249 PLSCS 5200   LEC 001

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  •  2250 PLSCS 5200   LAB 401

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PLSCS 5440
Integrated Pest Management

Lectures integrate the principles of pest control, ecology, and economics in the management of pests across multiple systems. Labs consist of exercises to reinforce concepts presented in lecture and demonstrate ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENTOM 4440, ENTOM 5440, PLSCS 4440

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2336 PLSCS 5440   LEC 001

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    • MWF Morrison Hall 174
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • DiTommaso, A

      Losey, J

  •  2337 PLSCS 5440   LAB 401

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PLSCS 5500
Master Composter Training and Extension Internship

Students will study the managed decomposition of organic matter. Through discussion and hands on activities, we will explore the basics of the composting process, nutrient cycling and recycling as well ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  2779 PLSCS 5500   LEC 001

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    • Feb 15 - May 7, 2024

    • Michaelides, A

      Thies, J

  • First class will be held on Thursday, 02/15, at Cornell Cooperative Extension office in downtown Ithaca, 615 Willow Ave. Permission of instructor required. Application deadline is Monday, 01/29. Contact Janice Thies (jet25) for details on how to apply. Students will be bulk enrolled by registrar. Class includes two mandatory field trips. Details available at first class.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  2780 PLSCS 5500   FLD 801

    • T
    • Mar 5, 2024

    • Michaelides, A

      Thies, J

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Michaelides, A

      Thies, J

  • Trips to Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste facility, 160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca and to Cornell Compost site, access off Stevenson Rd., Ithaca.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 21006 PLSCS 5500   FLD 802

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    • Apr 23, 2024

    • Staff

  • Tour of the Cornell Compost Facility Stevenson Rd, Ithaca (service road entrance across from Dodge Rd) Tuesday, April 23, 1:00 – 2:00pm

PLSCS 5660
Soil Ecology

Soil ecology is the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and with their environment. The outcomes of these interactions drive many soil processes, particularly the decomposition ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2301 PLSCS 5660   LEC 001

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  •  2303 PLSCS 5660   LAB 401

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCS 4660, PLSCS 5660

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2302 PLSCS 5660   LEC 002

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PLSCS 5800
Principles and Practices in Certified Organic Agriculture

Organic agriculture is an increasingly important part of the food system. Students learn about the history of organic agriculture, the USDA National Organic Program, management practices used in organic ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCS 3800

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18503 PLSCS 5800   LEC 001

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  • 18504 PLSCS 5800   LAB 401

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PLSCS 6200
Analysis of Spatial Data: A Case-Based Approach

Theory and practice of applying geo-spatial data for resource inventory and analysis, biophysical process modeling, and land surveys. Emphasizes use and evaluation of spatial analytical methods applied ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18391 PLSCS 6200   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: PLSCS 4200 or equivalent.