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Graduate Studies in Plant Science |
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The Plant Science Department is committed to graduate education in applied and basic plant sciences and providing experiences in instruction, grant writing to produce competitive students that are well-prepared for careers in the plant sciences. Graduate training includes classroom instruction, seminars that hone oral and written skills, and experience in laboratory and field research techniques. Departmental diversity encourages collaborations among disciplines and research programs that inform graduate training.
The Plant Science Department is an integrated department that includes programs in crop production, plant breeding, entomology, plant pathology, soils, GIS, water management, weed science, and biotechnology. The primary goals of the department are to conduct research in the above areas, to transmit the results to the public, and to help prepare students for a quality life which includes preparation for an occupation in one or more of the above-mentioned disciplines.
Major Degrees Offered
Master of Science: Plant Science · Option A Plant Science (on-campus course matriculation) - thesis required · Option B Plant Science (on-campus course matriculation) - design paper required · Option C Plant Science (online course matriculation) - design paper required
The nine specializations for MS degree are: à Agroecology à Agronomy à Crop Science à Entomology à Horticultural Crop Management* à Machinery Systems and Water Management* à Plant Pathology à Soil Science à Weed Science *offered in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks, and the Department of Agriculture and Bio-systems Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy: · PhD Agronomy · PhD Biological Sciences à Plant Molecular Biology à Plant Science
A student with a research project that combines the emphasis of different departments may elect with the approval of the advisor to option for a M.S. or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. The area of biotechnology is included in this cross disciplinary emphasis.
Interested in our graduate programs? Please access this link: Admissions Procedure (modified from the Graduate School catalog) |
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For more information regarding Graduate Studies in the Plant Science Department, contact Graduate Coordinator
Plant Science Department Box 2207A SDSU Brookings SD 57007 605.688.4774
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The SDSU Plant Science Department website is maintained by Julia Fausti in accordance with SDSU guidelines. Last updated 3 November 2009 |
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