Summary of the
MS Degree Requirements for the
Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics Program Area

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To satisfy the course requirements for a Masters degree, a student must complete:

A minimum of 30 credit hours from courses numbered 7000 - 9000
15 credit hours (towards the 30 credit hour requirement) must be from courses numbered at the 8000 or 9000 level
12 credit hours (towards the 30 credit hour requirement) can be satisfied by research, readings and problems courses.

The core requirements for the Masters degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics program are:

Plnt S 8010 Professionalism and Ethics (2 credits)
Participation in the student seminar series

Plnt S 9087 (1 credit)
Plnt S 7087 (2 credits - Must enroll twice)

Plnt S 8090 Thesis Research (1 - 10 credit hours per semester)

The Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics program area emphasizes a customized approach towards the course of study. Each student will work with their adviser and graduate committee to develop a course of study best suited to the student's educational and career goals. Prospective courses are listed below:

Bridging courses to expand your background in plant biology

Plnt S 7315 Crop Physiology (3 credits)
Plnt S 7320 Plant Physiology (3 credits)
Plnt S 7500 Biology and Pathogenesis of Plant-Associated Microbes (4 credits)

Elective Courses to fulfill the requirement for 15 credit hours at the 8000 or 9000 level.
Examples include:

Bio 8300 IPG Genetics/Molecular Biology (3 credits)
Bio/PS 8310 Fungal Genetics and Biology (3 credits)
Plnt S 8330 Molecular Breeding (3 credits)
Plnt S 8362 Introduction to Plant Metabolism (2 credits)
Plnt S 8365 Introduction to Molecular Cell Biology (2 credits)
Plnt S 8650 Ecological and Evolutionary genomics (2 credits)
Plnt S 9415 Physiology of Plant responses to the Environment (3 credits)
Plnt S 9420 Transport and Metabolism of Plant Nutrients (3 credits)
Plnt S 9440 Applied Quantitative and Statistical Genetics (3 credits)
Plnt S 9540 Genetics of the Plant-Microbe Interaction (3 credits)
Plnt S 9810 Insect Ecology (3 credits)

During the Fall and Winter semesters, MS students must enroll for 9 credits to be considered a full time student.

Teaching Requirement: Students must complete an approved teaching opportunity or an approved extension program. For more information see "Student Plan for Teaching Experience."

For a more detailed explanation of degree requirements, see the Graduate Student Handbook.

Plant Breeding, Genetics, & Genomics Information

Summary of the MS Degree Requirements for the Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics Program Area

Summary of the
MS Degree Requirements for the
Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics Program Area