Plant Sciences - University of A

This eight-year doctoral program in Plant Science provides students with a comprehensive understanding of plant biology, from genetics and physiology to biotechnology and food production. Students will develop substantial knowledge in mathematics and a second language while completing coursework in core areas such as plant biochemistry, genetics, and growth physiology. The program emphasizes practical research experience and prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, or government.

Program Outline

Outline:

Coursework:
Level of Math:
Level of Second Language:
Sample Plan:
First Year:
Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
ENGL 101 - First Year Composition 1
Foundation Mathematics
GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
PLS 240 - Plant Biology
PLS 195A - Colloquium
Second Year:
ENGL 102 - First Year Composition 2
MATH 263 - Intro to Statistics and Biostatistics
ECOL 182R - Introductory Biology II Lecture
GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
Third Year:
CHEM 152 - General Chemistry II
PLP 305 - Introductory Plant Pathology
GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
PLS 312 - Animal and Plant Genetics
GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
PLS 307 - Origins of Food Plants
Fifth Year:
PLS 359 - Plant Cell Structure and Function
PLS 340 - Intro to Biotechnology
BIOC 384 - Biochemistry
Second Language (Semester 1)
Science Communication
Sixth Year:
PLS 360 - Plant Growth and Physiology
PLS 361 - Plant Growth and Physiology Lab
Second Language (Semester 2)
GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
Seventh Year:
PLS 448A - Plant Biochemistry and Metabolic Engineering
GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
Emphasis Elective
Emphasis Elective
Emphasis Elective
Eighth Year:
PLS 498 - Senior Capstone
PLS 415 - Plant Breeding and Genetics
Emphasis Elective
General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)
GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections