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Plant Science
Major in plant science at University of Delaware: youtube.com/watch?v=sEtnqQ1rEN4
Science that impacts the world!
From the most recent advances in plant molecular biology to the latest methods for growing and maintaining healthy plants, students in the Plant Science major will incorporate these practices with their evolving knowledge of the plant kingdom. The major offers the flexibility to pursue the areas of plant science that best aligns students with their future goals. Exciting careers in sustainable agriculture and ecosystem sciences, agronomic and horticultural crop production systems, plant science research and biotechnology, and crop protection await you.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Plant propagation and production
- Plant physiology
- Ornamental horticulture
- Crop and backyard-food production
- Plant pathology
- Plant genetics
CAREER OPTIONS
- Plant science research
- Agronomic and horticultural crop production
- Sustainable land management
- Plant genetics and biotechnology
- Plant pathology and integrated pest management
- Greenhouse, garden center, or farm management
- Landscape services provider
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Plant Pathology
- Genetics
- Physiology
- Public Horticulture Administration
What’s special about this program?
Experiential learning is the cornerstone of this major. Your collaboration with faculty will include a hands-on approach along with one-on-one interactions both in and out of the classroom. Unlike many other U.S. colleges of agriculture, our 350-acre outdoor classroom — which includes state-of-the-art greenhouses, gardens and research laboratory facilities — are located right on our main campus. In addition, you will have access to our unique state-of-the-art Delaware Biotechnology Institute, where “research is recognized internationally and where science is changing the world.” Our renowned faculty will encourage you to collaborate on their research and will help you network with various premier companies and government agencies to land that dream job!
Get Involved
Horticulture Clu
Design Articulture (DART)
Ag Ambassadors
Agricultural College Council (AgCC)
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (AGR)
Alpha Zeta (AZ)
Animal Science Club
Collegiate 4-H
Collegiate FFA
Ducks Unlimited
The Entomology Club
Equestrian Team
Food Science Club
Food Marketing Club
Sigma Alpha Sorority (SA)
Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures (VIDA)
The Wildlife Society
| PLSC151 | Introduction to Crop Science
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| PLSC101/104 | Botany I and lab
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| PLSC201 | Botany II
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| MATH114 or higher | College Mathematics and Statistics
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| CHEM101 OR CHEM103/102 or 104 | General Chemistry
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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PLSC Elective
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University or College Breadth Requirements
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| PLSC204/205 | Introduction to Soil Science and lab
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| CHEM213/215 | Elementary Organic Chemistry and lab
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| PLSC211 | Herbaceous Landscape Plants OR |
| PLSC212 | Woody Landscape Plants |
| ENWC205 | Insects and Society |
PLSC270 |
Biotechnology: Science and Socioeconomic Issues |
| CHEM214 | Elementary Biochemistry OR |
| PHYS201 | Introduction to Physics OR |
| GEOL107 | Geology of Dynamic Earth OR
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| GEOL105/115 | Geological Hazards and Their Human Impact OR |
| PHYS207 | Fundamentals of Physics I |
University or College Breadth Requirements
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Multicultural Requirement
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| PLSC300 | Principles of Animal and Plant Genetics
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| PLSC303 | Introductory Plant Pathology
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| PLSC305 | Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
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University or College Breadth Requirements
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| Free and advanced electives |
| PLSC364 | Experiential Internship |
| PLSC410 | Introduction to Plant Physiology |
| AGRI400 | Senior Capstone |
| PLSC354 | Plant Ecology |
| Free and advanced electives |
