Plant Growth and Development Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BOT 313 | PLANT STRUCTURE | 4 |
| BOT 331 | PLANT PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | ||
| LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN PLANT BIOLOGY | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF SOIL SCIENCE and PROBLEM SOLVING: SOIL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS (EOU campus only) | ||
or SOIL 205 | SOIL SCIENCE | |
| PLANT NUTRITION | ||
| Specialization and Breadth Courses | ||
| Select 12 to 14 credits approved by option faculty and research mentor. | 12-14 | |
| Total Credits | 26-30 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
Option Code: 149