Explores fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and model systems to understand plant/fungal interactions.
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Fall 2026
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PLANTS, PARASITES, AND PEOPLE explores the interaction between society and plant-associated microbes, covering topics like the Irish potato famine, pesticides, and genetically engineered organisms.
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The workload is generally light, consisting of weekly quizzes, three midterms, and self-directed lab assignments. Reviewers note that attendance is mandatory for participation, but the exams and quizzes are considered straightforward if students review the material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026BOTANY/PLPATH 930
Seminar-mycology
1 creditsA graduate seminar covering topics and recent advances in the literature of Mycology.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleThis course covers the structure, multiplication, genetics, pathology, and control of animal and plant viruses.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCovers sustainable management of urban and suburban turfgrass landscapes, focusing on species selection, organic fertilization, and reduced chemical inputs.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PLPATH 155 explores the scientific, social, and systemic forces of food insecurity while developing college success skills and evidence-based discussion abilities.
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PLPATH 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsPLPATH 299 is an independent study course involving research work in Plant Pathology under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sampleIntroduction to plant pathology covering the economic importance, symptoms, causes, and control methods of representative plant diseases.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PLPATH 311
Global Food Security
3 creditsPLPATH 311 explores the drivers and barriers of food insecurity and examines solutions to address global food security challenges.
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Historical reviews of Jeri Barak-Cunningham: Reviewers consistently report a heavy workload with long homework assignments due on short notice, often over weekends. Students describe the volume of work as insane or absurd, with many assignments and time-consuming exams, despite some noting the material itself is not particularly difficult.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Independent study in organic agriculture providing research and hands-on experiences in production, processing, and social dimensions.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePLPATH 517
Plant Disease Resistance
2–3 creditsPLANT DISEASE RESISTANCE covers conceptual and applied aspects of host resistance, including evaluation techniques and incorporation into new varieties.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited samplePLPATH 590
Capstone in Plant Pathology
1–4 creditsA capstone course in Plant Pathology focusing on synthesizing research, multidisciplinary approaches, and professional communication.
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Covers ecology, epidemiology, and control of plant diseases, including pathogen variability and resistance genetics.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited samplePLPATH 681
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsPLPATH 681 is a senior honors thesis course for undergraduate Plant Pathology students, involving individual study arranged with a faculty member.
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PLPATH 682
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsPLPATH 682 is the second semester of individual study for undergraduate Honors students completing a thesis in Plant Pathology.
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PLPATH 699
Special Problems
1–5 creditsPLPATH 699 is a special problems course offering individual advanced work in Plant Pathology under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePLPATH 799 is a practicum providing instructional orientation and direct teaching experience in plant pathology and agricultural education.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePLPATH 923
Seminar
1 creditsPLPATH 923 is a graduate-level seminar series covering various topics in plant pathology.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited samplePLPATH 990
Research
1–9 creditsPLPATH 990 is a research course for graduate thesis preparation under faculty supervision.
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TINY EARTH: ANTIBIOTIC DISCOVERY RESEARCH teaches scientific research methodology and laboratory techniques through hands-on microbial research to discover potential antibiotics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Across course levels
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Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.