Plant Growth and Development Option
This option is available within the Bioresource Research major at the following location:
- Corvallis
Plant growth and development involves the study of the control and coordination of processes in cells, organs, and/or whole plants, including, for example, changes in gene expression in response to environmental conditions such as climate change. Students will develop research skills and knowledge about the regulation of plant growth and development, metabolism, structure and function of macromolecules (i.e., enzymes, storage proteins, and nucleic acids), and whole plant physiology, preparing them for agricultural and biosciences positions or graduate programs.
Option Code: 149
Options follow the learning outcomes of the major. For this option, refer to the learning outcomes of the Bioresource Research major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BOT 313 | PLANT STRUCTURE | 4 |
| BOT 331 | PLANT PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 7-8 | |
| CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | ||
| LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| PLANT NUTRITION | ||
| SOIL SCIENCE and +*SOIL SCIENCE LABORATORY FOR SOIL 205 | ||
or CSS 205 | +*SOIL SCIENCE | |
| Specialization and Breadth Courses | ||
| Select 11 to 12 credits approved by option faculty and research mentor | 11-12 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
Option Code: 149