This course will introduce students to fundamental concepts of physiological processes governing plant growth and development, from cell to whole plant responses. The course blends concepts from traditional plant physiology and recent research advances to help provide insight on plant growth and function under various environmental conditions.

Satisfies the Junior Year Writing requirement for SUSFD majors. Practice and improve writing while clarifying career goals and improving professional communication skills.

In this course students will formulate a complete production plan for a 20 acre organic vegetable farm through the comprehension of introduced topics and activity. Topics covered in detail include small farm business development, production planning for established markets, compliance with farm certifications for organic production and food safety regulations, soil health and fertility and, methods for plant production and crop maintenance.

Tropical regions of the world, their environment and classification; influence of climate, population, and socio-economic conditions of the diversity of agriculture and people groups; major crops and cropping systems of sub-humid tropics; introduction to dry land agriculture; importance of rainfall and irrigation on productivity; green revolution; desertification; present and future research needs of region, and state of agricultural technology. (Gen. Ed. BS)

Greenhouse culture of spring greenhouse crops.

Greenhouse culture of spring greenhouse crops.

This experiential course integrates students' foundational knowledge of crop science with the practical skills needed for specialty cut flower production and design. Students will cultivate plants, arrange and execute plant sales, and create floral designs for real clients and events on campus.

This experiential course integrates students' foundational knowledge of crop science with the practical skills needed for specialty cut flower production and design. Students will cultivate plants, arrange and execute plant sales, and create floral designs for real clients and events on campus.

Plant diseases are omnipresent and incredibly impactful in artificial (e.g. farms, managed landscapes) and natural (e.g. forests, meadows) systems. How do we recognize diseases and then manage them? What are the experts in the field that we can rely on to help us diagnose plant diseases? During this course, we will learn to (1) recognize important categories of plant diseases, (2) diagnose the main types of pathogens (Fungi, Oomycota, Bacteria, Viruses and Nematodes) and (3) manage diseases sustainably.