INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Introduces the basic principles of plant science and technology as they apply to cultivated plants. Topics include the historical and economic importance of plants for food, feed, and fiber; origin, classification, and geographic distribution; plant breeding; growth, development, and physiology; agroecosystems and practices; field and greenhouse production; integrated pest management; and marketing practices. Discuss and apply associated technologies (e.g. gene editing, remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicles).
Topics
- the historical and economic importance of plants for food
- feed
- and fiber
- origin
- classification
- and geographic distribution
- plant breeding
- growth
- development
- and physiology
- agroecosystems and practices
- field and greenhouse production
- integrated pest management
- and marketing practices
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Define and describe plant anatomy and morphology from subcellular through whole plant organization Audience: Undergraduate 2. Define and describe the basic principles of plant growth and development including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, plant growth regulators, reproduction and genetics Audience: Undergraduate 3. Articulate how the environment and management practices affect plant growth and development Audience: Undergraduate 4. Illustrate how cutting-edge technologies are being used to address modern agricultural challenges Audience: Undergraduate 5. Locate and use reputable resources to communicate scientific knowledge about plants in written and oral formats Audience: Undergraduate 6. Identify areas of interest and potential opportunities for career development in plant science and technology Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Define and describe plant anatomy and morphology from subcellular through whole plant organization Audience: Undergraduate 2. Define and describe the basic principles of plant growth and development including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, plant growth regulators, reproduction and genetics Audience: Undergraduate 3. Articulate how the environment and management practices affect plant growth and development Audience: Undergraduate 4. Illustrate how cutting-edge technologies are being used to address modern agricultural challenges Audience: Undergraduate 5. Locate and use reputable resources to communicate scientific knowledge about plants in written and oral formats Audience: Undergraduate 6. Identify areas of interest and potential opportunities for career development in plant science and technology Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027