Plant Sciences Major curriculum

Current majors: Find more information on Canvas. (Cornell netid required.)
If you still have questions, email Lauren Boggs: plantsci [at] cornell.edu (plantsci[at]cornell[dot]edu)

The Plant Sciences curriculum helps students understand how plants work from the molecular to ecosystem levels. It prepares graduates to:

• Make new discoveries in the lab and field to produce enough food for a growing world population.
• Breed plants to tolerate the heat- and drought-stress of climate change.
• Develop sustainable cropping practices to produce healthful and nutritious food.
• Investigate new methods to fight plant pests and disease.
• Transform sterile urban environments into vibrant microcosms of nature.

More than 150 courses that deal directly with some area of plant science are offered in the School of Integrative Plant Science. Plant Sciences majors are expected to take introductory coursework in biology, chemistry, and statistics and a primary core of four plant-focused courses. This is followed by a selection of foundational courses and a suite of courses concentrating on the student’s area(s) of interest in the Plant Sciences, rounded out with a broadening course, an experiential practicum and a senior symposium. There are also opportunities to engage in internships, undergraduate teaching, and research experiences. See Experiential learning for more information.

View details about the Plant Sciences major curriculum at the University Registrar website, including:

• Requirements
• Learning Outcomes for the Major
• Faculty