OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
Applied Plant Biology (B.A.) |
Major code BA2110
College of Arts and Sciences
Environmental and Plant Biology Department
Porter Hall 315
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1126
plantbio@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/plantbio/undergrad/applied-plant-bio
Harvey Ballard, contact person
ballardh@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The B.A. degree in applied plant biology is designed for students who are interested in the plant sciences as they apply to commercial enterprises, such as greenhouses, nurseries, landscaping, diversified and small scale agriculture, biofuels, and medicinal herbs. The course work in this program provides students with foundational knowledge of plant biology with the option of training in greenhouse management, sustainable agriculture, soil ecology, plant pathology, plant breeding, and/or medicinal plants. In addition to providing a background in applied plant biology, the program includes course work in economics, biology and communications. To help prepare students for their career, an internship is required. The flexibility in this program allows for either a minor or second major in another discipline, e.g. economics, business administration, communications and others, if desired.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This program prepares students for entry level jobs in fields such as landscaping, diversified agriculture, horticulture, nurseries, tree care, and plant breeding. In order to enhance job prospects, students in this program are required to complete an internship in one of these areas. Faculty in the plant biology department will assist students in locating appropriate internships. Listings of internship opportunities can be found at the following web sites:
- www.theasca.org
- www.americorps.org/serve/fit-finder/americorps-vista
- https://careers.conbio.org/jobs/internship/
- Handshake
If you plan to pursue graduate studies in plant biology or a related biological science, a B.S. degree would be more appropriate. Consult a departmental advisor for assistance in selecting a program to prepare you for an advanced degree.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other universitywide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide page.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement
View the College and Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirements .
Environmental and Plant Biology Hours Requirement
Complete a total of 38 semester hours of PBIO coursework (excluding PBIO 2170 , 2200 , 2250 , and 2840 ) , including all of the requirements below.
Plant Biology Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
- PBIO 1150 - Plant Structure and Development Credit Hours: 4
- PBIO 2090 - Plant Ecology Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3240 - Plant Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3300 - Plant Genetics Credit Hours: 3
PBIO Professional Skills
Complete the following courses:
- PBIO 3150 - Statistical Methods in Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
- PBIO 4170 - Biological Research and Science Ethics Credit Hours: 1
Writing
Complete the following course:
- PBIO 2180 - Introduction to Biological Research and Writing Credit Hours: 3
PBIO Internship
Complete two hours of internship credit.
- PBIO 4910 - Internship Credit Hours: 1 - 15
PBIO Speciality Courses
Complete the following courses:
- PBIO 4380 - Soil Properties and Ecosystem Processes Credit Hours: 4
Core Speciality Course
Complete one of the following courses:
- PBIO 2060 - Sustainable Agriculture Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3160 - Horticultural Management and Techniques Credit Hours: 2
PBIO Electives
Complete two of the following courses for a minimum of 5 hours. You may not get credit for courses taken to fulfill another requirement.
- PBIO 2480 - Dendrology Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3030 - Medicinal Plants of Ohio Credit Hours: 2
- PBIO 3050 - Plant Propagation Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3100 - Biology of Fungi Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3160 - Horticultural Management and Techniques Credit Hours: 2
- PBIO 3190 - Ohio Flora Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3220 - Tropical Plant Ecology Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 4120 - Plant Pathology Credit Hours: 3
Extradepartmental Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- COMS 1010 - Fundamentals of Human Communication Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 1030 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 1300 - Pre-Calculus Credit Hours: 4
Economics, Marketing, Biological Science, or Geology Elective
Complete one of the following courses:
- BIOS 3160 - Biogeography Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3510 - Agricultural Development Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2150 - Environmental Geology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2310 - Water and Pollution Credit Hours: 3
- MKT 2020 - Marketing Principles Credit Hours: 3