Plant Science (AAS)
Ratcliffe Hicks Common Curriculum Requirements
Common Curriculum requirements for Ratcliffe Hicks students differ from University Common Curriculum requirements for baccalaureate students.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First-Year Seminar | ||
| SAAG 250 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| Writing | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Academic Writing | ||
| Seminar and Studio in Writing and Multimodal Composition | ||
| Seminar in Academic Writing | ||
| Seminar in Writing through Literature | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1011Q | Introductory College Algebra and Mathematical Modeling (or higher - based on SAT scores) | 3 |
| Topics of Inquiry | ||
| At least nine credits of Topic of Inquiry coursework 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
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The courses must be from three different Topics of Inquiry (TOI) selected from TOI 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, at least three of which must be from TOI 5. The courses must also represent at least three different subject areas as designated by subject code (e.g., ANTH).
Major Requirements
Plant Science Core
All majors must pass:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAPL 120 | Introduction to Plant Science | 4 |
| SAPL 300 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| SAPL 810 | Plant Pest Control | 3 |
| SAPL 840 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
Plant Science majors may select options in Ornamental Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, or Sustainable Crop Production.
Options
Ornamental Horticulture
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAPL 410 | Woody Plants: Common Trees, Shrubs and Vines | 3 |
| SAPL 550 | Urban Plant Systems: Construction and Maintenance | 3 |
| SAPL 640 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
Turfgrass Management
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAPL 110 | Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| SAPL 115 | Turfgrass Management Laboratory | 1 |
| SAPL 315 | Advanced Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| SARE 460 | Fundamentals of Accounting and Management for the Agribusiness Firm | 3 |
| SAPL 991 | Internship | 3 |
Sustainable Crop Production
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAPL 101 | Environmental Sustainability of Food Production in Developed Countries | 3 |
| SAPL 500 | Principles and Concepts of Agroecology | 3 |
| SAPL 620 | Vegetable Production | 4 |
| SAPL 991 | Internship | 1-6 |
Internship and Independent Study Courses
Students may apply no more than six credits of these courses toward the minimum graduation requirement of 60 earned credits.
Plan of Study
Students should work closely with their advisors to select appropriate courses. Each student should prepare a tentative plan of study with an academic advisor as early as possible, outlining all courses.
A final plan of study, approved by the major advisor and the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture Director, must be filed with the Director of the School and the Degree Auditor no later than the end of the semester prior to the semester of expected graduation.