Spring 2027

(horti)cultural Roots: Human Histories of Plants and Science

Examines the history of plant sciences and human-plant relationships, focusing on Indigenous American and People of Color experiences to address inequities in horticulture and agriculture.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.21 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.59 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.44 GPA, 64.7% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Compare and contrast plant-human systems in multiple historical contexts with an emphasis on the impact of racism

  • Produce written and spoken work that incorporates critical reading, logical thinking, and use of evidence that is appropriate to the plant sciences

  • Recognize ethnic, racial, and religious minorities’ historical and ongoing marginalization in horticulture, agriculture, botany, and other plant-related disciplines

  • Effectively participate in a multicultural society through written and spoken contributions to ongoing discussions

  • Translate current research into a written and spoken format that is relevant and understandable to a public audience and scholars in other disciplines

  • Apply core library resources to research and communication about human-plant systems

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Satisfied Communications A

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AGROECOL/HISTSCI 301

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  • Satisfied Communications A

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.21 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.59 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.44 GPA, 64.7% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Experiences of Indigenous Americans and People of Color in plant sciences
  • Marginalization of ethnic, racial, and religious minorities in plant disciplines
  • Engagement with scientific publications, library resources, and archives

Skills

  • Translating science and history using publications, libraries, and archives
  • Defining societal questions, analyzing evidence, and presenting conclusions
  • Comparing plant-human systems across historical contexts regarding racism

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