Plant Science
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Plant Science
Assoc of Science
Major code: 1005
Department: Ag & Natural Resources
Chair: Sandra Porter
Quick Info
Degree Advisor
- Mary Ridout
- 541-881-5977
This program is housed within the Agriculture and Natural Resources department. This is an Associate of Science transfer degree designed to transfer to regional plant science, crop science, and horticulture for-year programs while providing students with the technical skills for employment in regional crop, seed, and horticulture industries.
Program/Discipline Outcomes
- Explain the economic and environmental importance of crop plants regionally, nationally, and globally.
- Define anatomical functions and major growth processes in plants.
- Grow and propagate agronomic and horticultural crop plants in both field and greenhouse settings.
- Describe soil physical, chemical, and biological processes in relation to plant production.
- Apply Integrated Pest Management principles to control pests, diseases, and weeds in crop production.
- Manage agronomic and horticultural crop production from seed to marketing.
Distribution Requirements (27 Credits)
Arts and Letters = 6
Social Science = 6
Lab Science = 15 (3 classes of Bio 211, 212, 213 OR CHEM 221, 222, 223)
Cultural Literacy Requirements
One course selected from the Cultural Literacy List (min-3 credits)
Foundation Skills Requirements (16 Credits)
WR 121Z = 4
WR 122Z = 4
COM 111Z = 4
MATH 111Z = 4 (or higher)
Required Courses (48 Credits)
Courses are listed in suggested sequence.
Year One
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AG 207 | AGRICULTURE SEMINAR | 1 |
| AREC 211 | MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE | 4 |
| AREC 281 | GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETS | 3 |
| CSS 200 | PRINCIPLES OF CROP SCIENCE | 4 |
| CSS 240 | INTRO TO NOXIOUS WEEDS | 3 |
| HORT 111 | INTRO TO PLANT GROWTH | 3 |
| HORT 211 | PLANT PROPAGATION | 3 |
| HORT 220 | INTRODUCTORY PLANT BIOLOGY | 4 |
| NATR 103 | APPLIED BOTANY | 3 |
Electives (2 Credits)
Ag Electives