Courses directed primarily at plant protection are concentrated into the junior and senior years. Students are expected to complete their internships in the summer following the junior year, with credit recorded in the fall of the senior year. Because most major-specific courses are scheduled for the last two years, transfer students with excellent general education backgrounds should be able to enroll and complete the program with minimal difficulty. Core courses in the major address many of the similarities through studies of principles. The interdisciplinary plant protection program is directed by a committee representing the Departments of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Plant Sciences which includes horticulture and forestry.
Students can select the host department and adviser.
Students are encouraged to participate in departmental activities and interact with faculty formally, informally, and through part-time employment. Students also are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities such as the Agronomy or Horticulture Clubs, field days, grower meetings, symposia and training sessions that enhance their background and provide important perspectives on plant production systems in this region. First Year Credits AgEc. 150, 150L - General Biology and Lab 4 Bot. 170 - Plant Form and Diversity 4 CSci.