Program: Plant Science, Minor - Fresno State

Apr 04, 2025

General Catalog 2022-2023

Plant Science Minor Requirements

The 21 units of courses will constitute a basic background in plant science. The program is similar to the major core and provides students with an introduction to the broad spectrum of plant science. Other majors in the School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, particularly the Agricultural Business and Education majors, require students to be knowledgeable of plant science in order to pursue their careers or teach the subjects of agricultural production. This minor would be a way in which students could acquire those courses they need and get credit for completing a program of study rather than only a series of courses.

Select From the Following (3 units)

PLANT 100 - Aspects of Crop Productivity Units: 3 * (BIOL 11 )
PLANT 107 - Plant Propagation
PLANT 150 - Crop Improvement Units: 3 * (BIOL 11 )

Select From the Following (6 units)

PLANT 162 - Economic Entomology Units: 3 * (BIOL 1A or BIOL 11 )
PLANT 160 - Weed Science Units: 3 * (BIOL 1A or BIOL 11 and CHEM 3A )
PLANT 161 - Plant Pathology Units: 3 * (BIOL 1A or BIOL 11 )

Select From the Following (3 units)

PLANT 71 - Agricultural Water Units: 3
PLANT 172 - Soils Units: 3 * (CHEM 3A )

Select from one of the following three prefix groups in Plant Science in consultation with an academic advisor (9 units)

(at least 6 units must be upper division)

Group 1: PLANT (crop science, soils and water)
Group 2: PLANT (horticulture, ornamental horticulture), VIT (viticulture)
Group 3: PLANT (plant health)

Total: 21 Units

*Course requires a prerequisite.

Note

The Plant Sciences Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.