Plant Protection Minor
The PLSC Minors: Plant Protection
PLSC Plant Protection Minor Requirements
This program emphasizes both plant protection and plant production. Within the plant protection field of study, the student is exposed to a broad range of pest management subjects including entomology, plant pathology, and weed control. Within the production area the student may emphasize fruit production, crop production, ornamental horticulture, or natural resource management. Not open to PLSC majors.
Plant Protection Science Minor Coordinator: Dr. David Headrick, Bldg. 11, Rm. 235
Plant Protection Minor Contract (PDF)
Plant Protection Minor (2019-2020)
| Course | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | PLSC 120 Principles of Horticulture and Crop Science | 4 |
| PLSC 313 Agricultural Entomology | 4 | |
| PLSC 321 Weed Biology and Management | 4 | |
| PLSC/BOT 323 Plant Pathology | 4 | |
| Approved Electives: Agricultural Production |
Select from the following: PLSC 124 Plant Propagation (4) PLSC 132 Pomology I (4) PLSC 150 Forage Crops (4) PLSC 190 California Vegetable Production (4) PLSC 230 Environmental Horticulture (4) PLSC 240 Commercial Seed Production (4) PLSC 245 Horticultural Production Techniques (3) PLSC 341 Cut Flower Production (4) PLSC 355 Citrus and Avocado Fruit Production (4) PLSC 445 Cropping Systems (4) NR 141 Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Management (3) NR 260 Forest Practices and Environmental Protection (3) NR 350 Urban Forestry (3) WVIT 233 Basic Viticulture (4) |
4 |
| Approved Electives: Enterprise Related Course |
Select from the following: PLSC 203 Organic Enterprise (2) PLSC 205 Orchard and Vegetable Enterprise Project (2) PLSC 312 Environmental Horticulture Enterprise II (2) PLSC 333 Greenhouse Vegetable Production (2) |
2 |
| Approved Electives: Pest Management |
Select from the following: PLSC 327 Vertebrate Pest Management (4) PLSC 406 Advanced Weed Management (4) PLSC/WVIT 414 Grape Pest Management (4) PLSC 427 Disease and Pest Control Systems for Ornamental Plants (4) PLSC 431 Insect Pest Management (4) PLSC 441 Biological Control for Pest Management (4) |
8 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
