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PLSC Plant Sciences ( Agriculture and Natural Resources)Courses formerly listed under the heading Natural Resource Sciences (NRSC) can now be found under two different program prefixes. NRSC courses about Plants are now offered by the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture and can be found under "PLSC". NRSC courses about Soils are now offfered by the Department of Environmental Science and Technology and can be found under "ENST". Thank you for your interest!
PLSC100
Introduction to Horticulture;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course.
PLSC203 Plants, Genes and Biotechnology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science (LS) Course. Prerequisite: BSCI103 or BSCI105. Not open to students who have completed NRSC203. Formerly NRSC203. An overview of the history, genetics, and reproductive mechanisms for agronomic and horticultural plants that examines mechanisms of genetic improvement ranging from traditional plant breeding to tissue culture and genetic engineering. Social and political issues such as germplasm preservation and international intellectual property rights will also be discussed. PLSC254 Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscape II; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: PLSC100 and PLSC253; or permission of instructor. A field and laboratory study of trees, shrubs, and vines used in ornamental plantings. Major emphasis is placed on introduced and evergreen plant materials. PLSC321 Landscape Structures and Materials; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: PLSC320. Also offered as LARC321. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: LARC321, or PLSC321. An examination of the use, properties, and detailing of materials used in landscape construction. The use and design of structures in the landscape. PLSC388 Honors Thesis Research; (3-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC399 Special Problems in Plant Science; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. PLSC400 Environmental Plant Physiology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Not open to students who have completed NRSC401. Formerly NRSC401. An introduction to the basic physical and physiological principles necessary for understanding the interactions between plants and their environment. The overall objective is to understand plant responses and adaptions to the environment and the ecological relevance of these responses. PLSC401 Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: PLSC305. Interdisciplinary view of weed, disease, and insect management from an agronomy perspective. Plant responses to pest invasion, diagnosis of pest-related disorders, and principles of weed, disease and insect suppression through cultural, biological and chemical means are discussed. PLSC452 Principles of Landscape Establishment and Maintenance; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: PLSC202, PLSC253, and PLSC254. For NRSC majors only. Establishment and maintenance of landscape plants, stressing the physiological determinants of recommended practices. PLSC460 Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Capstone (CS) Course. Prerequisite: PLSC100 or PLSC101; or permission of instructor. Recommended: ENST200, ENGL393 or equivalent and PLSC389 or PLSC399. Senior standing in Plant Sciences major or in another related major. A capstone course based on interactions with plant science professionals and student-led class discussions. Students will apply their knowledge and experience to practical issues in the discipline, further development critical thinking ability, and enhance their communication, teamwork, and professional skills. Topics will include nutrient management, integrated pest management, plant interactions with urban and rural ecosystems, planning of public grounds, plant biotechnology, and teaching skills. PLSC489A Special Topics in Plant Science: Herbaceous Annuals and Perennials; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC489B Special Topics in Plant Science: Private and Public Sector Applications; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC489C Special Topics in Plant Science: Advanced Crop Science; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. This course will be team taught by Donald Glenn and Jose Costa. PLSC489F Special Topics in Plant Science: Profesional Leadership Development Skills; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC489L Special Topics in Plant Science: Landscape Contracting II; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC489T Special Topics in Plant Science: Principles of Water and Nutrient Management for Nursery and Greenhouse Operations: Substrates; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC489W Special Topics in Plant Science: Principles of Water and Nutrient Management - Irrigation; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC489Y Special Topics in Plant Science: Principles of Water and Nutrient Management: Surface Water Runoff; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC489Z Special Topics in Plant Science: Principles of Water and Nutrient Management: Nutrients; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. PLSC608T Research Methods: Teaching Methods; (1-4 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. PLSC685 Advanced Plant Ecophysiology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: one coure in plant physiology. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: NRSC685 or PLSC685. Formerly NRSC685. Growth, productivity and survival are intimately linded to a plant's ability to adjust to its environment. The information provided in this course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic physical and psysiological principles necessary for understanding the interactions between plants and their environment. The overall objective of this course is to understand plant responses and adaptations to the environment and the ecological relevance of these responses. PLSC689C (PermReq) Special Topics: Conservation Biology; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: permission of department. PLSC689N Special Topics: Nature, Landscape, Sustainability, and the Future of the City; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. In this course we will explore the broader contexts of sustainable urban design and planning, while at the same studying specific design approach methods and strategies that have been used to create healthy and livable urban environments. Readings for the course will include selections from theoretical texts and primary sources dealing with the idea and concepts sustainability as well as historic and recent texts by scholars, journalists, and designers on the future of our urban environment. PLSC689T Special Topics: Special Topics in Tree Genomics; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/AUD. PLSC798 Graduate Seminar; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/AUD. PLSC799 Master's Thesis Research; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/S-F. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. PLSC898 Pre-Candidacy Research; (1-8 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. PLSC899 (PermReq) Doctoral Dissertation Research; (6 credits) Grade Method: REG/S-F. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
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