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 coursework 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.
- Required internship
- Flexibility for minor or dual major with economics, biology, communications
Careers with an Applied Plant Biology Degree
Admission Requirements
This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.
-
Tuition & Fees
U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio University the #1 Best Value Public University in Ohio and 26th in the nation. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.
-
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141 .
Student Farm: Hands-on Education Rooted in Sustainability
Applied Plant Biology B.A. Courses & Curriculum
In addition to providing a background in applied plant biology, the program includes coursework 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.
View Courses & Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Required Courses
- PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology
- PBIO 1150 - Plant Structure and Development
- PBIO 2090 - Plant Ecology
- PBIO 3240 - Plant Physiology
- PBIO 3300 - Plant Genetics
Examples of Specialty Courses
- PBIO 3330 - Restoration Ecology
- PBIO 4380 - Soil Properties and Ecosystem Processes
- PBIO 2060 - Sustainable Agriculture
- PBIO 3160 - Horticultural Management and Techniques
- PBIO 4910 - Internship
Ready to Get Started?
Related Programs
-
Environmental & Plant Biology Major B.S.The B.S. degree in environmental and plant biology provides broad training in plant biology including cell and molecular biology, physiology, ecology, and plant identification and classification.
-
Environmental Science and Sustainability Major B.S.Environmental Science and Sustainability is a multi-disciplinary program that provides scientific knowledge of the natural world, the living organisms that inhabit it, and social sciences at the core of sustainability.
-
Field Ecology Major B.A.In addition to providing a strong background in field ecology, the B.A. degree in field ecology offers students experience in a variety of marketable skills, including plant identification, vegetation survey techniques, and GIS.