PLSCI 1110
Pathways to Success in Agriculture and Plant Sciences
Navigating the first year of college is a personal and professional challenge. This course provides opportunities for new students who major in Agricultural Sciences or Plant Sciences to acclimate, discover, and begin to thrive. You'll engage in self-discovery, make new connections, learn about fields of study and career options, and develop a resume. Weekly workshops are combined with field visits, guests, and peer engagement.
Topics
- Confidently facilitate discussions with faculty, staff, peers, guest speakers, and alumni for support and resources, such as requesting letters of recommendation, seeking positions in labs, and identifying internships.
- Describe the vast career opportunities across the agricultural and plant sciences disciplines, including the work being done by various faculty on campus.
- Articulate individual goals and action steps for academic, extracurricular, and career planning.
- Define academic and professional skills for successful degree completion and job acquisition or graduate school admission.
- Plan a course schedule that includes major and college requirements, plus potential electives.
- Reflect on how course planning and career paths influence one another.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027