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PLANT SCIENCES (PL S)
101. Plant Sciences Lab (1) I II Laboratory exercises in plant sciences. P or CR, PL S 102.
120. Microcomputing Applications (3) I II (Identical with ABE 120, which is home).
130. Plant Biology (4) I Introduction to plant growth, development, reproduction, and evolution; the economic and ecological importance of plants. Intended for majors in all fields of biology. 3R, 3L. Field trip.
195. Colloquium
b. Agriculture as a Science (1) II (Identical with ENTO 195B, PL P 195B).
197. Workshop
a. Genetic Engineering (1) S P, open to students in the Horizons Unlimited Summer Program. (Identical with PL P 197A).
210. Cultivated Plants and Their Environment (2) II The response of plants to light, water, carbon dioxide, nutrients, temperature, weeds, insects and diseases. The distribution, characteristics, growing requirements, and uses of plants. P, PL S 102 or PL S 130.
299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I
305. Weed Science (2) II Principles of controlling agronomic and horticultural weeds. Emphasis on weed biology and crop-weed competition in relation to chemical, mechanical, cultural, and biological control strategies. 2R. P, PL S 130, PL S 360, SWES 200. ECOL 302 is recommended.
306. Crop Science and Production (3) II An examination of the fundamental aspects of plant science as applied to crop production. Laboratory exercises will be field-oriented and will involve several field trips. 2R, 3L. P, PL S 130, SWES 200. Field trip.
312. Plant Genetics (4) II The principles of heredity as they apply to all living organisms, with an emphasis on plants, from molecular to populations with laboratory experience and problem solving. 3R, 3L. P, PL S 100 or PL S 130; MCB 182, CHEM 103A, CHEM 104A.
330. Plant Propagation I: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction (3) I Principles and practices of plant propagation by seed and asexual methods, including use of growth regulators, rooting media and misting systems. Physiological basis of propagation methods will be emphasized. 2R, 3L. P, PL S 130, MCB 181. Writing-Emphasis Course*.
339. Nursery Systems Management (3) II Principles and practices of nursery operations: control of environmental factors and cultural practices involved in nursery production of plants. 2R, 3L. P, PL S 130, SWES 200.
340. Introduction to Biotechnology (3) I Survey of the basic concepts and techniques used in the analysis and improvement of biological organisms by genetic engineering. P, PL S 130 or MCB 181R; CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B. Change description and add crosslist: Survey of the basic concepts and techniques used in the analysis and improvement of biological organisms by genetic engineering. (Identical with MCB 340). Spring 99
354. Landscape Horticulture (3) II Horticulture practices which influence performance of plants in the landscape. Installation, establishment and maintenance of plants in the landscape. 2R, 3L. P, PL S 130, SWES 200.
355. Turfgrass Management (3) I Species adaptability, growth and development, establishment and cultural practices affecting use. P, PL S 130 or MCB 181R.
360. Principles of Plant Physiology (3) [Rpt./] I Survey of water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, growth and development of plants. P, PL S 130 or MCB 181R and MCB 181L, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B. CHEM 241A and CHEM 241B recommended. (Identical with MCB 360).
361. Principles of Plant Physiology Laboratory (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II Laboratory exercises in plant physiology. P or CR, PL S 360. (Identical with MCB 361).
393. Internship (1-6) I II
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
401. Cotton Crop Production (3) I II Principles and practices of growing and harvesting cotton crops, with emphasis on cotton production, fiber technology, and utilization. P, PL S 130 or equivalent, basic biology knowledge, consent of instructor.
403. Citrus Production (3) II Cultural practices used in citrus production and the physiological basis for those practices. P, basic biology knowledge, consent of instructor.
408. Ecology and Sustainable Agriculture (3) II Physical and biotic environment of crops in relation to crop culture, production, and geographical distribution; relations among the human population, crop productivity, and man's environment. P, ECOL 260, PL S 130.
410. Cell Biology (3) II (Identical with MCB 410, which is home).
415. Principles of Plant Improvement (3) I Application of the principles of genetics, botany and statistics to the improvement of plants. P, PL S 312 or ECOL 320. Writing-Emphasis Course*. May be convened with PL S 515.
439. Plant Cell Biology (3) I In-depth analysis of the empirical evidence, experimental methods, and theoretical background that underlies our understanding of modern plant cell biology. P, MCB 410 or equivalent. (Identical with MCB 439). May be convened with PL S 539.
450. Developmental Plant Anatomy (4) II Structure, function, and development of vascular plants. 3R, 3L. P, PL S 100 or PL S 130 or MCB 181. May be convened with PL S 550.
455. Turfgrass science: Environmental Stress (3) I Environmental interactions of turfgrasses. Adaptability to and cultural amelioration of environmental stress. Pesticide/nutrient fate and management practices to protect the environment. P, PL S 130, PL S 355, PL S 360.
463. Plant-Water Relations (3) II Analytic approach to the study of water movement into and through plants; development of internal water deficits and their significance to physiological processes. P, PL S 360 or ECOL 260. (Identical with WS M 463). May be convened with PL S 563.
465. Vegetable Physiology (3) II Examination of the growth, development and maturation of vegetable crops with special emphasis on post-harvest processes. Designed for upper level undergraduates and graduate students with some prior knowledge of plant biochemistry and physiology. P, PL S 560; PL S 360 or BIOC 460. May be convened with PL S 565.
472. Systematic Botany (4) II (Identical with ECOL 472, which is home). May be convened with PL S 572.
473. Recombinant DNA Methods and Applications (4) II (Identical with MCB 473, which is home).
475. Physiology of Crop Production (3) I Plant processes, modifications, and environmental interactions in relation to growth of crop plants, with emphasis on recent advances and research techniques. P, PL S 360. May be convened with PL S 575.
480. Medicinal Plants (3) I Historical and cultural aspects of plants and medicine, therapeutic uses of plants, psychoactive and food plants, contribution of medicinal plants to modern medicine, future of medicinal plants. P, CHEM 101A-101B. (Identical with ARL 480). May be convened with PL S 580.
491. Preceptorship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II
493. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] I II
493. Internship
l. Legislative Internship (1-12) [Rpt./] II
494. Practicum
r. Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, ENGL 101, MATH 117, ABE 120, instructor consent.
495. Colloquium
a. Senior Report (1) II Writing-Emphasis Course*.
496. Seminar
d. Plant-Insect Interactions (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II (Identical with ENTO 496D, which is home). May be convened with PL S 596D. Change home to PL S. Change crosslisting to: (Identical with ENTO 496d). Spring 99
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
508. Arid Land Crop Ecology I (3) II Physical and biotic environment of crops in relation to crop culture, production, and geographical distribution; relations among the human population, crop productivity and man's environment. P, ECOL 260, MCB 181, MCB 182.
510. Plant Molecular Biology (3) II Introduction to current developments in plant molecular biology. Plant transformation, nitrogen fixation, photosynthesis and chloroplast gene expression, transposable elements. P, 5 units of undergraduate biochemistry. (Identical with BIOC 510, MCB 510).
515. Principles of Plant Improvement (3) I For a description of course topics see PL S 415. Graduate-level requirements include participation in computer-aided exercises in simulated recurrent selection. May be convened with PL S 415.
539. Plant Cell Biology (3) I For a description of course topics see PL S 439. Graduate-level requirements include a substantive term paper. (Identical with MCB 539). May be convened with PL S 439.
541. Economic Botany of Arid Lands (3) I II Examines past, present, and potential future industries based on plant resources in arid lands. Survey of useful products from arid lands plants, their biosynthesis and physiological function, taxonomic and geographic sources, and their role in local and global economies. P, PL S 360. (Identical with ARL 541).
550. Developmental Plant Anatomy (4) II For a description of course topics see PL S 450. Graduate-level requirements include preparation of in-depth research project. May be convened with PL S 450.
560. Current Advances in Plant Physiology (3) I Investigation of the physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms that allow a plant to perceive and respond to environmental and chemical signals during normal growth and development and when it is experiencing a stress. P, PL S 360, CHEM 462A, CHEM 462B. (Identical with ECOL 560, MCB 560).
563. Plant-Water Relations (3) II For a description of course topics see PL S 463. Graduate-level requirements include preparation of an in-depth research project. (Identical with WS M 563). May be convened with PL S 463.
565. Vegetable Physiology (3) II For a description of course topics see PL S 465. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper. May be convened with PL S 465.
572. Systematic Botany (4) II (Identical with ECOL 572, which is home). May be convened with PL S 472.
575. Physiology of Crop Production (3) I For a description of course topics see PL S 475. Graduate-level requirements include preparation of in-depth research project. May be convened with PL S 475.
580. Medicinal Plants (3) I For a description of course topics see PL S 480. Graduate-level requirements include review of at least two leading papers in the field. (Identical with ARL 580). May be convened with PL S 480.
593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] I II
595. Colloquium
b. Current Topics in Plant Science-Advanced Topics in Plant Science (1-3) [Rpt./ 15 units] I II P, graduate standing or instructor consent.
596. Seminar
d. Plant-Insect Interactions (1) [Rpt./ 5] I II (Identical with ENTO 596D, which is home). May be convened with PL S 496D. Change home to PL S. Change crosslisting to: (Identical with ENTO 596d). Spring 99
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
620. Plant Biochemistry (3) I Current topics in bioengineering; photosynthesis; carbohydrate; nitrogen and lipid metabolism. This course deals with biochemical processes specific to plants and allows students to gain an understanding and appreciation of how chemical components are synthesized and utilized by the plant during growth and development. P, BIOC 462A, BIOC 462B, PL S 560.
627. Advanced Genetics (3) II Fundamental concepts of genetic analyses with an emphasis on application to current topics in plant genetics. Theoretical background and experimental approaches will be emphasized. Topics will include, but are not limited to, chromosome structure and function, gene regulation, transposable elements and genomics. P, PL S 312 or ECOL 320. (Identical with GENE 627).
684. Plant Development (3) I Plant growth and reproduction presented at the cellular and molecular level to explain our current understanding of the processes that determine plant form and function. P, MCB 411 or PL S 510; PL S 550, PL S 560.
693. Internship (1-6) I II
695. Colloquium
a. Plant Biology (1) [Rpt./4 units] I (Identical with PL P 695A, which is home).
b. Plant Pathology (1) II (Identical with PL P 695B, which is home).
696. Seminar
a. Plant Sciences (1) [Rpt./ 4] I II
699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-8) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (1-8) I II
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]