Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
PSPP
Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology
PSPP 516 RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS PSPP 518 PLANT VIRUS DISEASES PSPP 519 PLANT VIRUS DISEASES LAB PSPP 524 ADVANCED PLANT PATHOLOGY PSPP 526 PLANT BACTERIAL DISEASES PSPP 527 PLANT BACTERIAL DISEASES LAB PSPP 541 ADVANCED PLANT GENETICS PSPP 542 GENETIC PLANT IMPROVEMENT PSPP 546 HERBICIDE PHYSIOLOGY PSPP 548 FLOWERING PLANTS OF THE NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAINS PSPP 552 ADVANCED SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY PSPP 553 PLANT FUNGAL DISEASE PSPP 554 PLANT FUNGAL DISEASE LAB PSPP 575 PROFESSIONAL PAPER PSPP 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION PSPP 590 MASTER'S THESIS PSPP 591 SPECIAL TOPICS PSPP 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY PSPP 594 SEMINAR PSPP 598 INTERNSHIP PSPP 690 DOCTORAL THESIS
Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
PSPP 516 RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: STAT 401.
-- Data analysis and interpretation of problems unique to agricultural
and biological research. Topics include: sample size determination,
transformation of data scale, completely random, randomized block and
Latin square designs, comparisons among means, factorial experiments
with restricted randomization and analysis of covariance.
PSPP 518 PLANT VIRUS DISEASES
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
-- An in-depth study of viruses with emphasis on plant viruses.
PSPP 519 PLANT VIRUS DISEASES LAB
F alternate years, to be offered even years 1 cr. LAB 1
COREQUISITE: PSPP 518.
-- Laboratory exercises related to plant virology.
PSPP 524 ADVANCED PLANT PATHOLOGY
F alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
-- This course is designed to give graduate students in the Department
of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology or other departments a broad
survey of plant pathology subject matter at the graduate level and to
give all graduate students in PSPP a common experience and introduction
to PSPP graduate faculty. This course will serve as a companion to 'Genetic
Plant Improvement (PSPP 542) taught in spring even years and alternate
years by our plant breeding faculty.
PSPP 526 PLANT BACTERIAL DISEASES
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: BIOM 421.
-- An in-depth study of bacteria and their etiology in causing plant
disease.
PSPP 527 PLANT BACTERIAL DISEASES LAB
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: BIOM 421.
COREQUISITE: PSPP 526.
-- Laboratory exercises related to the study of plant bacterial diseases.
PSPP 531 PHYSIOLOGY OF HOST-PARASITE
INTERACTIONS
-- Advanced study of the physiological and biochemical aspects of host-parasite
interactions.
PSPP 541 ADVANCED PLANT GENETICS
F alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Genome and genetic analysis of flowering plants, including structure
of the genome, methods of genetic analysis and the genetic basis of
plant morphology and development. A familiarity with current and classical
literature is stressed.
PSPP 542 GENETIC PLANT IMPROVEMENT
S alternate years, to be offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: STAT 401.
-- The past, present and future of plant improvement. Emphasis on genetical
principles underlying classical plant breeding, and on molecular biological
principles underlying plant genetic engineering.
PSPP 546 HERBICIDE PHYSIOLOGY
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: BCH 380 and BIOO 433 or equivalents.
-- A team-taught, distance delivery course on the biochemistry and physiology
of herbicide action in plants. Herbicide discovery, classification,
and mechanisms of action and resistance are explored. Offered through
Extended University.
PSPP 548 FLOWERING PLANTS OF THE NORTHERN
ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Su alternate years, to be offered even years 2 cr. LEC 2
-- A field oriented study of the flowering plants of Montana with a
emphasis on plant keying skills. Objectives are: 1) to identify the
parts of flowering plants and become familiar with botanical terms;
2) to learn morphological characteristics of common plant families;
3) to learn how to use a plant key to successfully identify flowering
plants; application of these skills and botanical texts to the classroom.
Mon - Tues are class/lecture days; Wed - Fri are day field trips to
local trail heads.
PSPP 552 ADVANCED SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
MICROBIOLOGY
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing and instructor's permission.
-- Advanced laboratory course. Microorganisms are targeted for isolation
and characterization, emphasizing those not normally encountered in
general microbiology laboratory. Biogeochemical cycling, contaminant
biodegradation, extremophiles, and plant-microbe interactions are typical
topics investigated. Students employ classic and novel cultivation approaches,
identifying microbes based morphology, physiology, and phylogeny. Cross-listed
with LRES 552.
PSPP 553 PLANT FUNGAL DISEASE
S alternate years, to be offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: BIOM 421.
-- An in-depth study of fungi and their etiology in causing plant diseases.
PSPP 554 PLANT FUNGAL DISEASE LAB
S alternate years, to be offered even years 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: BIOM 421.
COREQUISITE: PSPP 553.
-- Laboratory exercises related to the study of plant fungal diseases.
PSPP 575 PROFESSIONAL PAPER
F,S,Su 1-10 cr. IND 1-10 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic
in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student
and his or her major adviser and graduate committee.
PSPP 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their coursework (and thesis, if on a thesis plan), but who needs additional
faculty or staff time help.
PSPP 590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing.
PSPP 591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each
offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand.
PSPP 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of
Department Head and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
PSPP 594 SEMINAR
F,S 1 cr. SEM Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering.
-- Students prepare, present, and critique scientific presentations.
PSPP 598 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 - 4 cr. IND Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor and approval
of Department Head, and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or
other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
PSPP 690 DOCTORAL THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Doctoral standing.
