Plant Pathology

School/College: CALS


Field of Study

Plant pathology integrates the fields of botany, molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, biochemistry, genetics and crop production to understand, prevent, and combat plant diseases.

Possible Careers

Research scientists or technical support positions in academic, government and industry labs; crop consultant;researcher in foreign service; positions in agribusiness sales and marketing; professor/teacher; physician; veterinarian.

Special Opportunities & Additional Information

  • There are excellent employment opportunities for majors with a bachelors degree.

Selected Required Courses For B.S. in Natural Sciences

Intro Biology:
Biology 151-152 (preferred); or Botany 130 and Zoology 101-102; or Biocore (preferred)
Calculus:
Math 221 or 211
General Chemistry:
Chem 103-104, and 327 or 329; or Chem 109 and 327 or 329
Organic Chemistry:
Chem 341-342; or Chem 343, 344 and 345
Physics:
Physics 103-104; Physics 201-202; or Physics 207-208

Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year

Fall
Chem 103 or 109
Math
Spring
Chem 104 or Analytical Chemistry
Math

*Intro biology requirement may be completed in freshman or sophomore year.

Advisor

Departmental Office