Plant Studies - Exploratory (Pre)

Location(s): West Lafayette

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About the Program

This pre-major is intended to serve as an optional entry point/portal for students interested in life sciences and enrolling in the Purdue College of Agriculture with an interest in plants but who are uncertain about the differences between all the majors and career options. As a Plant Studies - Exploratory major, students will make progress toward their Bachelor of Science degree and engage the numerous experiential learning opportunities (e.g. learning communities, clubs, leadership opportunities, Study Abroad, etc.) offered in the College. Students will have up to 4-semesters or 60 total credits to explore the various majors before selecting one that best meets their educational and career interests. It is anticipated that most students will likely select a major by the end of their first two semesters.

Plant Studies-Exploratory Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Degree Requirements

31.5-34.5 credits Required

Departmental/Program Major Courses (2.5 credits)

Required Major Courses (2.5 credits)

AGR 10100 - Introduction To The College Of Agriculture And Purdue University Credits: 0.50
AGR 12500 - Introduction To Plant Science Credits: 1.00
AGR 29000 - Special Topics In Agriculture Credits: 0.00 to 3.00 (Study Plants at Purdue Learning Community) - Credit Hours: 1.00

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (26-31 credits)

AGEC 20300 - Introductory Microeconomics For Food And Agribusiness Credits: 3.00
MA 16010 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 3.00
BIOL 11000 - Fundamentals Of Biology I Credits: 4.00 or
BTNY 11000 - Introduction To Plant Science Credits: 4.00
CHM 11100 - General Chemistry Credits: 3.00 or
CHM 11500 - General Chemistry Credits: 4.00
CHM 11200 - General Chemistry Credits: 3.00 or
CHM 11600 - General Chemistry Credits: 4.00
MA 16020 - Applied Calculus II Credits: 3.00 or
STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credits: 3.00
Oral Communication Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00 (satisfies Oral Communication for core)
Written Communication Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00 (satisfies Written Communication for core)
Selective Exploratory Plant Science - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00
AGRY 10500 - Crop Production Credits: 3.00
AGRY 12300 - Genetics And Society Credits: 3.00
AGRY 28500 - World Crop Adaptation And Distribution Credits: 3.00
BTNY 20700 - The Microbial World Credits: 3.00
BTNY 28500 - Plants And Civilization Credits: 3.00
FNR 23000 - The World’s Forests And Society Credits: 3.00
HORT 10100 - Fundamentals Of Horticulture Credits: 3.00
HORT 12100 - Medicine In The Garden Credits: 1.00
LA 16100 - Land And Society Credits: 1.00
LA 16600 - History And Theory Of Landscape Architecture Credits: 3.00
SFS 31200 - Urban Agriculture Credits: 1.00

Electives (1-3 credits)

Electives - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00

Program Requirements

Fall 1st Year

AGR 10100 - Introduction To The College Of Agriculture And Purdue University Credits: 0.50
AGR 12500 - Introduction To Plant Science Credits: 1.00
AGR 29000 - Special Topics In Agriculture Credits: 0.00 to 3.00 (Study Plants at Purdue Learning Community) - Credit Hours: 1.00
MA 16010 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 3.00
BIOL 11000 - Fundamentals Of Biology I Credits: 4.00 or
BTNY 11000 - Introduction To Plant Science Credits: 4.00
CHM 11100 - General Chemistry Credits: 3.00 or
CHM 11500 - General Chemistry Credits: 4.00
Written Communication Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00

15.5-17.5 Credits

Spring 1st Year

AGEC 20300 - Introductory Microeconomics For Food And Agribusiness Credits: 3.00
CHM 11200 - General Chemistry Credits: 3.00 or
CHM 11600 - General Chemistry Credits: 4.00
MA 16020 - Applied Calculus II Credits: 3.00 or
STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credits: 3.00
Selective Exploratory Plant Science - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00
Oral Communication Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Elective - Credit Hours 1.00-3.00

14-19 Credits

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