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Plant Science Courses

PlSc 100 Survey of Plant and Soil Sciences (1-3 cr, max 3)

PlSc 102 The Science of Plants in Agriculture (3 cr)

PlSc 201 Principles of Horticulture (3 cr)

PlSc 205 General Botany (4 cr)

PlSc 212 Master Gardener (1-3 cr, max 3)

PlSc 300 Plant Propagation (3 cr)

PlSc 302 Golf and Sports Turf Management (3 cr)

PlSc WS310 Pomology (3 cr) WSU Hort 310

PlSc WS313 Viticulture and Small Fruits (3 cr) WSU Hort 313

PlSc WS332 Interior Plantscaping (2 cr) WSU Hort 332

PlSc 338 Weed Control (3 cr)

PlSc ID340 Nursery Management (3 cr) WSU Hort 340

PlSc ID341 Nursery Management Laboratory (1 cr) WSU Hort 341

PlSc WS357 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (3 cr) WSU Hort 357

PlSc WS358 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production - Lab (1 cr) WSU Hort 358

PlSc WS360 World Agricultural Systems (3 cr) WSU CropS and SoilS 360

PlSc 398 Internship (1-6 cr, max 6)

PlSc 399 (s) Directed Study (1-2 cr, max 2)

PlSc 400 (s) Seminar (1 cr)

PlSc 401 Plant Growth and Development (3 cr)

PlSc 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

PlSc 407 Field Crop Production (3 cr)

PlSc 408 Cereal Science (3 cr)

PlSc ID-J410/ID-J510 Biology of Weeds (3 cr) WSU CropS 413/513

PlSc WS-J412/WS-J512 Advanced Cropping Systems (3 cr) WSU CropS and Pl P 403/503

PlSc 415 Plant Pathology (3 cr)

PlSc 416 Plant Pathology Laboratory (1 cr)

PlSc WS418 Post-Harvest Biology and Technology (3 cr) WSU Hort 418

PlSc WS-J421/WS-J521 General Mycology (4 cr) WSU Pl P 421/521

PlSc ID-J433/ID&WS-J533 Plant Tissue Culture Techniques (3 cr) WSU Hort/CropS 533

PlSc 438 Pesticides in the Environment (3 cr)

PlSc J446/ID-J546 Plant Breeding (3 cr) WSU CropS 546

PlSc ID-J451/ID-J551 Vegetable Crops (3 cr) WSU 451/551

PlSc 464 Landscape Maintenance (3 cr)

PlSc 480 Field Trip (1 cr, max 3)

PlSc ID-J490/ID-J590 Potato Science (3 cr) WSU Hort 490/590

PlSc 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

PlSc 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

PlSc 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

PlSc 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

PlSc 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

PlSc WS506 Epidemiology and Management of Plant Diseases (3 cr) WSU Pl P 551

PlSc ID510 Biology of Weeds (3 cr)

PlSc WS511 Viruses and Virus Diseases of Plants (4 cr) WSU Pl P 511

PlSc WS512 Advanced Cropping Systems (3 cr)

PlSc WS515 Molecular Approaches for Improving Crop Quality and Adaptation (3 cr) WSU CropS 505

PlSc ID520 Plant Cytogenetic Techniques (3 cr) WSU CropS 520

PlSc WS521 General Mycology (4 cr)

PlSc ID&WS533 Plant Tissue Culture Techniques (3 cr)

PlSc WS535 Molecular Genetics of Plant and Pathogen Interactions (3 cr) WSU Pl P 535

PlSc ID&WS539 Herbicide Fate and Mode of Action (4 cr) WSU CropS 539

PlSc ID546 Plant Breeding (3 cr)

PlSc ID547 Biometrics for Plant Scientists (3 cr) WSU CropS 547

PlSc ID551 Vegetable Crops (3 cr) WSU 551

PlSc ID590 Potato Science (3 cr) WSU Hort 590

PlSc 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr)

PlSc 598 (s) Internship (cr arr)

PlSc 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

PlSc 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)

Jeffrey C. Stark, Division Chair, Horticultural Sciences (242 Iddings Wing, Ag. Sc. Bldg 83844-2339; phone 208/529-8376; jstark@uidaho.edu).

Robert Zemetra, Division Chair, Crop and Weed Sciences (242 Iddings Wing, Ag. Sc. Bldg 83844-2339: phone 208/885-7810; rzemetra@uidaho.edu).

PlSc 100 Survey of Plant and Soil Sciences (1-3 cr, max 3)

This course is designed to introduce students to a scientific examination of the soil and plant relationships that affect the production and propagation of field crops and landscape plants. Topics include soils, irrigation, crop and weed identification, diseases, insects and plant growth regulators. (Spring only)

PlSc 102 The Science of Plants in Agriculture (3 cr)

Principles of structure, biology, and management of agronomic and horticultural crops; interaction of crop plants and cropping systems with environment; current issues related to plant science. Two lec and one 2-hr lab a wk.

PlSc 201 Principles of Horticulture (3 cr)

An introduction to the production and management of edible and ornamental horticultural crops and the maintenance of plants and turf in urban landscapes. Two lec and two hours of lab a wk; two field trips. (Spring, alt/yrs)

Prereq: PlSc 102

PlSc 205 General Botany (4 cr)

Growth, development and ecology of plants, fungi, and protists in relation to their environments. Recommended Preparation: Chem 101 and PlSc 102. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 115

PlSc 212 Master Gardener (1-3 cr, max 3)

Basic horticultural skills required for home gardeners and landscapers, including soil, water, and fertility management, composting, pest and disease identification and management, vegetable and fruit culture, ornamentals, plant propagation, and lawn care. Graded Pass/Fail. Field trips.

PlSc 300 Plant Propagation (3 cr)

Sexual and asexual propagation techniques of herbaceous and woody ornamental plants; propagation methods covered including seed, cuttings, layering, grafting, and cloning/tissue culture. Two lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Alt/yrs)

Prereq: PlSc 102, 201, or Biol 115

PlSc 302 Golf and Sports Turf Management (3 cr)

Turfgrass science, cultivation and management for a wide variety of commercial applications. Recommended Preparation: Majoring in Horticultural Sciences or Crop Sciences, or Professional Golf Management.

Prereq: Junior standing

PlSc WS310 Pomology (3 cr) WSU Hort 310

Relationships between physiological processes in fruit trees and management decisions necessary for successful commercial production. One 2-day field trip. (Alt/yrs)

PlSc WS313 Viticulture and Small Fruits (3 cr) WSU Hort 313

PlSc WS332 Interior Plantscaping (2 cr) WSU Hort 332

PlSc 338 Weed Control (3 cr)

Nature and scope of weed problems, identification and biology of weeds, principles, theory, and practice of mechanical, chemical, and biological control of weeds; legal considerations; integration of methods into functional management systems. Two lec and one 2-hr lab a wk. Recommended Preparation: PlSc 102 or equivalent.

PlSc ID340 Nursery Management (3 cr) WSU Hort 340

Management of commercial nurseries from plant propagation through sale of the plants. (Alt/yrs)

PlSc ID341 Nursery Management Laboratory (1 cr) WSU Hort 341

Lab study relevant to PlSc 340. Experiments on and demonstrations of different practices used in nurseries. One 2-hr lab a wk; one 1-day field trip.

Coreq: PlSc 340

PlSc WS357 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production (3 cr) WSU Hort 357

PlSc WS358 Greenhouse Management and Crop Production - Lab (1 cr) WSU Hort 358

PlSc WS360 World Agricultural Systems (3 cr) WSU CropS and SoilS 360

Study of agro-environmental characteristics of world agriculture; historical and contemporary features of world food production.

Prereq: 2 semesters physical or biological sciences

PlSc 398 Internship (1-6 cr, max 6)

Graded Pass/Fail.

Prereq: Permission of department

PlSc 399 (s) Directed Study (1-2 cr, max 2)

PlSc 400 (s) Seminar (1 cr)

PlSc 401 Plant Growth and Development (3 cr)

Application of physiological principles to the management of plants in agronomic, horticultural and forest systems. (Spring only)

Prereq: PlSc 205

PlSc 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

PlSc 407 Field Crop Production (3 cr)

Management and use of crops in Idaho and the Northwest.

PlSc 408 Cereal Science (3 cr)

Crop history and biology of major cereal crops, emphasizing cool season cereals. Recommended Preparation: Biol 115.

PlSc ID-J410/ID-J510 Biology of Weeds (3 cr) WSU CropS 413/513

Biology, ecology, and physiology of weeds with emphasis on crop and weed interactions. Requirements for graduate credit include comprehensive term paper and class presentation on weed-crop interaction. Two lec and one 3-hr lab a wk. (Alt/yrs)

PlSc WS-J412/WS-J512 Advanced Cropping Systems (3 cr) WSU CropS and Pl P 403/503

Modern cropping systems: concepts of crop health management within a cropping systems context; diagnosis and management of biotic and abiotic constraints to crop production; interactions of these constraints; concepts of biological control; integration of biological, physical, and chemical approaches to pests and disease control: role of technological innovations; impact of national and international statutes; agreements and treaties on sustainable growth of crop production. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.

PlSc 415 Plant Pathology (3 cr)

Same as For 414. Biology of diseases and disorders of crop, forest, and ornamental plants, with emphasis on plant-microbe interactions and on disease cause, development, diagnosis, and control. Three 1-hr lectures. (Fall only)

Prereq: PlSc 102 , and MMBB 154, 155 or MMBB 250 (or permission)

PlSc 416 Plant Pathology Laboratory (1 cr)

Development of skill and techniques used for the diagnosis, isolation, identification, and characterization of plant pathogenic microorganisms. Recommended Preparation: Familiarity with plant physiology, biological structure of plants and animals, and general agriculture. (Fall, alt/yrs)

Prereq or Coreq: PlSc 415 or Permission of instructor

PlSc WS418 Post-Harvest Biology and Technology (3 cr) WSU Hort 418

PlSc WS-J421/WS-J521 General Mycology (4 cr) WSU Pl P 421/521

(Alt/yrs)

PlSc ID-J433/ID&WS-J533 Plant Tissue Culture Techniques (3 cr) WSU Hort/CropS 533

Laboratory-oriented course involving tissue culture techniques with an emphasis on regenerating herbaceous and woody plant species from organs or tissues. Requirements for grad cr include completion of a special project and report. One lec and 5 hrs of lab a wk. Recommended Preparation: PlSc 300. (Alt/yrs)

PlSc 438 Pesticides in the Environment (3 cr)

See Soil 438.

PlSc J446/ID-J546 Plant Breeding (3 cr) WSU CropS 546

Application of genetic principles to improvement of crop plants. Grad students reqd to complete additional term paper. (Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Gene 314 or Equivalent

PlSc ID-J451/ID-J551 Vegetable Crops (3 cr) WSU 451/551

Production, physiology, storage, and marketing of major and minor vegetable, herb, and spice crops from a worldwide perspective. Recommended preparation: PlSc 201, PlSc 205, PlSc 300 or equivalents.

Prereq: PlSc 102 or equivalent

PlSc 464 Landscape Maintenance (3 cr)

Use and culture of landscape plants to enhance the environment. Two lec and one 2-hr lab a wk; one 1-day field trip. Recommended Preparation: Soil 205 and LArc 288. (Alt/yrs)

Prereq: PlSc 102 or Biol 213 or Permission

PlSc 480 Field Trip (1 cr, max 3)

Three-day field trip to production areas.

Prereq: Permission

PlSc ID-J490/ID-J590 Potato Science (3 cr) WSU Hort 490/590

History, botanical characteristics, seed physiology and production, plant population, physiology of growth, and pest management; factors influencing maturation, harvest, yield, grade, bruise control, storage, and quality maintenance; economics of production and research on a global basis. Requirements for grad cr include comprehensive term paper and class presentation on selected topic.

PlSc 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

PlSc 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

PlSc 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

PlSc 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

PlSc 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

PlSc WS506 Epidemiology and Management of Plant Diseases (3 cr) WSU Pl P 551

PlSc ID510 Biology of Weeds (3 cr)

See PlSc J410/J510.

PlSc WS511 Viruses and Virus Diseases of Plants (4 cr) WSU Pl P 511

(Alt/yrs)

PlSc WS512 Advanced Cropping Systems (3 cr)

See PlSc J412/J512.

PlSc WS515 Molecular Approaches for Improving Crop Quality and Adaptation (3 cr) WSU CropS 505

(Alt/yrs)

PlSc ID520 Plant Cytogenetic Techniques (3 cr) WSU CropS 520

Techniques to study plant genes and chromosomes. Two lec and 4 hrs of lab a wk. (Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Gene 314 or Equivalent

PlSc WS521 General Mycology (4 cr)

See PlSc J421/J521.

PlSc ID&WS533 Plant Tissue Culture Techniques (3 cr)

See PlSc J433/J533.

PlSc WS535 Molecular Genetics of Plant and Pathogen Interactions (3 cr) WSU Pl P 535

(Alt/yrs)

PlSc ID&WS539 Herbicide Fate and Mode of Action (4 cr) WSU CropS 539

Fate of herbicides in plants, soil, and water; physiological and biochemical mode of herbicide action; mechanisms of herbicide resistance. (Alt/yrs)

Prereq: PlSc 338, and MMBB 300 or 380, or Permission

PlSc ID546 Plant Breeding (3 cr)

See PlSc J446/J546.

PlSc ID547 Biometrics for Plant Scientists (3 cr) WSU CropS 547

Use of biometrical techniques in research with particular emphasis on designing, analyzing, and interpreting agricultural and biological experiments; application of statistical methods to biological experiments and problems that may be encountered when applying these techniques to biological systems. (Alt/yrs)

Prereq: PlSc 102 and Stat 401 or Equivalent

PlSc ID551 Vegetable Crops (3 cr) WSU 551

See PlSc J451/J551.

PlSc ID590 Potato Science (3 cr) WSU Hort 590

See PlSc J490/J590.

PlSc 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr)

PlSc 598 (s) Internship (cr arr)

PlSc 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission

PlSc 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)