Students gain experience in teaching in introductory level (100-200) courses. Students will be expected to demonstrate specific competencies related to labs and assisting students; lead review sessions; gain experience in all aspects of teaching a Stockbridge School class.

One of the key issues threatening plant production in agriculture and the landscape is plant disease, particularly growing threats from new infectious pathogens. In this journal club we will focus on research papers that describe plant-microbe interactions, with specific reference to plant diseases and their management. Modern ?omic? methods have greatly increased understanding of how pathogens attack plants, how plants defend themselves, and how non-pathogenic microbes play a role in disease defense.

This is an independent study project that allows graduate students to conduct an extensive literature review prior to conducting thesis research. Grading will be based on the quality of the written literature review as evaluated by each student's thesis/dissertation advisor.

This is an advanced course that will focus on plant responses to major abiotic stresses. Current research topics in stress physiology will also be discussed.

Doctoral candidates attend weekly seminar meetings which cover various topics.

Master's candidates attend weekly seminar meetings which will cover various topics.

Same as PLNTSOIL 793A; required of doctoral candidates.

Master's candidates present results of their thesis research to faculty and graduate students at a specially scheduled seminar.

Selected research problems not related to a candidate's Master's thesis.

Supplies background necessary to design and analyze field and laboratory experiments. Focus on statistical analysis for biological scientists. Primary emphasis on analysis of variance, regression, and experimental design. Computer-assisted analysis experience provided.

Prerequisites: a course in basic statistical analysis.