, AGEC 1020 - Principles of Microeconomics 341
- Subject
- PLNT
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
57 courses with the subject PLNT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
, AGEC 1020 - Principles of Microeconomics 341
Credit: 3 USP 2015 Code: U5FY
Propagation, growth, development and utilization of horticultural plants. Students gain an understanding of plant classification, anatomy, interactions with the environment, production and utilization. Max Credit: 3
Agroecology & Horticulture, Rangeland Mgmt., So
Provides students with a fundamental understanding of production cropping systems. Students will gain basic knowledge of major food crops, tillage systems, crop rotations, fertilization, irrigation, crop development, pest management, and other topics related to field crops. Max Credit: 3
Study of the complexity of plant/soil water relationships and its importance on irrigation. Soil and water relations, reference/crops evapotranspiration and management of the water balance. Principles of chemigation, computer modeling/ monitoring included. Methods for irrigation scheduling and the importance of water use efficiency as a strategy for water conservation. Max Credit: 3
Introduces students to ecological concepts as related to insect pests, weeds, and plant pathogens in agricultural and managed ecosystems. Provides basic skills necessary to understand ecology and management of economic crop pests. Max Credit: 3
Lab and field course focused on applied plant protection skills spanning disciplines of weed science, entomology, and plant pathology. Relevant to various managed agroecosystems. Max Credit: 2 Prerequisite:
Study of plant diseases, their causes, nature and control, as well as pathogen biology. Study of diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, mycoplasma-like organisms, higher plants and abiotic factors on field and vegetable crops, as well as on landscape plants. Gives students insight into the impact plant diseases have on humans. Max Credit: 3
Emphasis on sexual and asexual propagation of various plants including herbaceous and woody crops. Seed propagation discussions include anatomy, physiology, dormancy, and enhancing seed viability and germination. Asexual propagation discussions center on anatomy and physiology of cuttings, adventitious root formation, budding, grafting, and tissue culture. Max Credit: 3
ter of odd-numbered years) 4180. Greenhouse Crop Production. 4. Production methods for a wide range of herba- ceous plants including bedding plants, peren- nials, vegetables, flowering potted plants, and foliage plants. Emphasis is placed on current production techniques in controlled environ- ments and in the field. Dual listed with PLNT 5180. Prerequisite: PLNT 3300. (Normally of- fered spring semester of odd-numbered years) 4190. Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants. 3. Includes the history and importance of herbs, spices, and medicinals; collection of these plants in the wild; botany; chemistry; greenhouse and field production; organic re and Natural Resources 146 production; harvesting; drying; postharvest operations; legal aspects; and products. Dual listed with PLNT 5190. Prerequisites: 8 hrs. LIFE and/or CHEM. 4200. Greenhouse Design and Manage- ment. 3. Emphasis on greenhouse structural and functional design concepts of economy, efficiency and energy conservation. Primary emphasis is on the limitations and advantages of greenhouses in the Rocky Mountain region, including alternative energy concepts. The management and operational concerns asso- ciated with private, commercial, educational and public greenhouses will be included. Dual listed with PLNT 5200. Prerequisites: PLNT 2025 and a USP QA/Q course. 4470 [CROP 4470]. Seed Science and Tech- nology. 3. Presents aspects of seed biology and processing including development, physiology, ecology, germination, viability, dormancy, production, conditioning, storage, certification and marketing. Dual listed with PLNT 5470. offered fall semester of even years) 4520 [CROP 4520]. Plant Breeding. 3. Prin- ciples and methods for genetic improvement of all kinds of plants including agronomic, horti- cultural, forest and range species. Emphasizes fundamental concepts of quantitative genetics and integration of classical plant breeding with emergent biotechnology. Prerequisites: MATH 1000 or statistics course; LIFE 4000. (Nor- mally offered fall semester of odd-numbered years) 4700 [CROP 2200, 3200; PLNT 3200]. Forage Crop Science. 3. The course focuses on major aspects of forage crop production and biology. Cultural practices, adaptation, sustainable agriculture and alternative use, seed production, harvest, livestock utiliza- tion and storage of forages. This course will have in-depth emphasis on characteristics of : important grasses and legumes and utilization of forages for livestock production. Dual listed with PLNT 5700. 4790 [CROP 4700, 4790]. Topics: _____. 1-4 (Max. 10). Dual listed with PLNT 5790. sufficient demand and resources) 4900. Undergraduate Teaching Practicum. 1-2 (Max. 4). Supervised participation of undergraduates in the teaching of laboratory sections offered by the Department of Plant Sciences. Provides opportunity for students to gain teaching experience in agroecology, horticulture, or life science. Prerequisites: AECL 1000 and junior or senior standing. 4975. Problems in Plant Science. 1-2 (Max. 4). Provides an opportunity for students to conduct supervised research on specific topics
Advanced study of plant diseases. Important diseases of field, forage and horticultural crops will be studied. Includes history and current distribution and uses of crops. Emphasis will be placed on pathogen biology and development of integrated disease management. Current and classic research papers on plant disease control will be discussed. Max Credit: 3
This course examines fundamental questions posed by agricultural sciences in the context of global food systems and global agricultural environments. Max Credit: 3
Introduces students to why and how transgenic crops are developed, including the role of transgenic crops in plant breeding and in agriculture. Students will learn how transgenic plants are handled in a breeding program, and the laws and regulations that govern their use. Max Credit: 3
Management and physiological principles involved in control of economically important farm and range weeds. Max Credit: 4
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Covers remote sensing concepts and applications related to croplands, rangelands, forests, and water. Students learn techniques for monitoring plant growth and vigor, monitoring rangelands, distinguishing invasive species, categorizing forest fires, and mapping water bodies. Students integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data. Max Credit: 3
Production methods for a wide range of herbaceous plants including bedding plants, perennials, vegetables, flowering potted plants, and foliage plants. Emphasis is placed on current production techniques in controlled environments and in the field. Max Credit: 4
Discover how plants shape cuisine, culture, and commerce through herbs, spices, and spirits. This online course blends plant science with history, exploring flavor chemistry, agricultur practices, organic production, post-harvest operations, and global trade. Graduate students extend learning through advanced, research-driven projects. Max Credit: 3
Explores fundamental concepts of plant physiology that influence the growth and development of agricultural and horticultural crops. Crop and plant management practices that influence crop yield are discussed within this physiological context. Max Credit: 3
Ecological impacts of invasive, non-indigenous plant species, the ecological, genetic and evolutionary hypotheses for invasiveness, as well as management strategies for invasive plant species. Max Credit: 3
Presents aspects of seed biology and processing including development, physiology, ecology, germination, viability, dormancy, production, conditioning, storage, certification and marketing. Max Credit: 3
Principles and methods for genetic improvement of all kinds of plants including agronomic, horticultural, forest and range species. Emphasizes fundamental concepts of quantitative genetics and integration of classical plant breeding with emergent biotechnology. Max Credit: 3
The course focuses on major aspects of forage crop production and biology. Cultural practices, adaptation, sustainable 1304
Independent study. Max Credit: (Max. 10) Prerequisite:
Discussion in production, physiology, breeding and weed science. Undergraduates in PLNT 4820 will attend graduate seminar PLNT 5820 and participate in discussions of the current topics. Max Credit: 3
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Laboratory and/or field research apprenticeship. Emphasizes individual student-faculty interactions on current topics in plant sciences. Max Credit: (Max. 4)
Provides students with realistic views of crop science, entomology or soil science through practical, as well as work- related, experiences. Provides positive educational experience to supplement formal academic course work. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
Various facets of the agroecosystem are covered by visits to agricultural research stations, agri-businesses, private farms, national monuments, historical sites and Federal Parks. e Students are exposed to ongoing sustainable research projects and innovative sustainable farming operations where a variety of cropping systems are utilized. Students are usually exposed to archaeological remains of ancient American Indian farming systems. An 8-day trip. Max Credit: 2
Provides an opportunity for students to conduct supervised research on specifc topics of interest and importance in crop breeding, genetics, physiology, pahtology, ecology and pest management. Max Credit: (Max. 2
Capstone course for final integration of courses required for the Plant Production and Protection degree. Provides overall synthesis of plant sciences academic subjects following completion of a prescribed senior experience course, PLNT 4920 or PLNT 4930. Max Credit: 3 USP 2003-2014 Code: U3WC USP 2015 Code: UC3
Advanced study of plant diseases. Important diseases of field, forage and horticultural crops will be studied. Includes history and current distribution and uses of crops. Emphasis will be placed on pathogen biology and development of integrated disease management. Current and classic research papers on plant disease control will be discussed. Max Credit: 3
This course examines fundamental questions posed by agricultural sciences in the context of global food systems and global agricultural environments. Max Credit: 3
Introduces students to why and how transgenic crops are developed, including the role of transgenic crops in plant breeding and in agriculture. Students will learn how transgenic plants are handled in a breeding program, and the laws and regulations that govern their use. 1305
Management and physiological principles involved in control of economically important farm and range weeds. Max Credit: 4
for the Plant Sciences The purpose of this course is to give graduate students in the plant sciences an introduction to basic R programming skills necessary to analyze common experimental designs. Course includes data management, reproducible research principles, common experimental designs, and interpretation and presentation of results with emphasis on how to efficiently use the R language. Max Credit: 2
A complete review of the federal organic production guidelines, methods and applications for organic production facilities, alternative marketing principles, concepts of organic fertilizer use, organic pest control and concepts for using environmentally friendly methods to reduce chemical, petroleum and synthetic inputs for more sustainable crop and livestock agricultural systems. Max Credit: 3
Production methods for a wide range of herbaceous plants including bedding plants, perennials, vegetables, flowering potted plants, and foliage plants. Emphasis is placed on current production techniques in controlled environments and in the field. Max Credit: 4
Discover how plants shape cuisine, culture, and commerce through herbs, spices, and spirits. This online course blends plant science with history, exploring flavor chemistry, agricultura practices, organic production, post-harvest operations, and global trade. Graduate students extend learning through advanced, research-driven projects. Max Credit: 3
Explores fundamental concepts of plant physiology that influence the growth and development of agricultural and horticultural crops. Crop and plant management practices that influence crop yield are discussed within this physiological context. Max Credit: 3 Dual Listed: PLNT 4220
Ecological impacts of invasive, non-indigenous plant species, the ecological, genetic and evolutionary hypotheses for invasiveness, as well as management strategies for invasive plant species. Max Credit: 3
Presents aspects of seed biology and processing including development, physiology, ecology, germination, viability, dormancy, production, conditioning, storage, certification and marketing. Max Credit: 3
l Designed to give students practical experience in disease diagnosis. Students are exposed to a variety of current techniques used in the diagnosis and control of plant problems caused by abiotic and biotic factors. Primary emphasis is on the 1306
Investigation of research problems to include a written and oral presentation of results. Max Credit: (Max. 10)
The course focuses on major aspects of forage crop production and biology. Cultural practices, adaptation, sustainable agriculture and alternative use, seed production, harvest, livestock utilization and storage of forages. This course will ha in-depth emphasis on characteristics of important grasses and legumes and utilization of forages for livestock production. Max Credit: 3 Dual Listed: PLNT 4700
Biology, epidemiology, and control of specific crop, field and forage diseases. Max Credit: (Max. 10)
Discussion in production, physiology, breeding and weed science. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience. Max Credit: (Max. 3) Prerequisite:
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16) Prerequisite:
Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16) Prerequisite:
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis. Max Credit: (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation. Max Credit: (Max. 48)
Source: University of Wyoming's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59