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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Plant Science B.S. (Program focus: Program of Study)
Sample Plan: Plant Breeding
Total Credits: 122.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 13.0 cr
AGRO 1661W - Engaging Plant Science : 2.0 cr : WI
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I : 3.0 cr : PHYS : Preferred Course
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory : 1.0 cr : PHYS : Preferred Course
MATH 1142 - Short Calculus : 4.0 cr : MATH
Freshman Composition :3.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
MATH 1142 - Short Calculus : 4.0 cr : MATH
HORT 1001 - Plant Propagation : 4.0 cr : BIOL
LE (Social Sciences) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 12.0 cr
CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II : 3.0 cr : PHYS
CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory : 1.0 cr : PHYS
BIOL 1009 - General Biology : 4.0 cr : BIOL : Preferred Course
HORT 1015 - Plant Families for Plant People : 4.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 17.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
AGRO 4401 - Plant Genetics and Breeding : 4.0 cr
PLSC 3005W - Introduction to Plant Physiology : 4.0 cr : WI
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I : 3.0 cr
FDSY 2101 - Plant Production Systems : 3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 10.0 cr
STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis : 4.0 cr : MATH
BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry : 3.0 cr
CFAN 2333 - Insects, Microbes, and Plants: Ecology of Pest Management : 3.0 cr : TS
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
SOIL 2125 - Basic Soil Science : 4.0 cr : PHYS, ENV
LE (Diversity and Soc Justice US) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
LE (Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
AGRO 3660 - Plant Genetic Resources: Identification, Conservation, and Utilization : 3.0 cr
AGRO 4505 - Biology, Ecology, and Management of Invasive Plants : 3.0 cr
HORT 4096W - Professional Experience Internship : 1.0 cr : WI
Elective :3.0 cr
AGRO 3305 - Agroecosystems of the world : 3.0 cr : GP
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 24.0 cr
LE (Global Perspectives) :3.0 cr
AGRO 4094W - Undergraduate Directed Thesis Research : 2.0 cr : WI
Elective :3.0 cr
HORT 4071W - Applications of Biotechnology to Plant Improvement : 3.0 cr : WI
LE (Civic Life and Ethics) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
HORT 5007 - Advanced Plant Propagation : 3.0 cr