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THE COLLEGE of Department of Sciences and Plant

The Plant Sciences and Department at Montana State University offers a rich, diverse curriculum taught by award-winning researchers and supplemented by world-class facilities. As a student of Plant Science and Plant Pathology, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of production, play an essential role in maintaining the nation’s food supply, develop new technology to manage crop pests, and study the genetics of to influence their management and quality.

CURRICULUM OPTIONS B.S. Biotechnology time conserve our and water resources materials, , commercial plant The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is and preserve the delicate balance in the production, , turfgrass an interdisciplinary degree, where students agroecosystem. management and capstone and will pursue a basic science curriculum the Plant Biology Option management. first two years and then choose an area Plant biology provides a broad education in Option of emphasis in plant, animal or microbial the plant sciences. The expertise of the Plant The Landscape Design option will prepare systems for the junior/senior years. Sciences faculty provides an opportunity students to solve aesthetic and functional B.S. Plant Science to focus at the cellular and molecular landscape problems. This blend of art and Plant Science involves a thorough background level, however opportunities also exist for science which utilizes both technical and in the liberal arts and a comprehensive emphasis in and systematics. creative studies leads to problem-solving understanding of the scientific principles Course requirements include beginning and skills for beautiful, functional and efficient underlying plant sciences. Modern plant advanced courses in biology, microbiology, landscape design solutions. Emphasis is science encompasses many areas, impacting biochemistry, physiology, genetics, plant placed on utilization of plant materials to such diverse interests as agriculture, development, ecology, and systematics. solve specific site problems. biotechnology, and recreational land B.S. Environmental Horticulture B.S. Sustainable Foods and Bioenergy management. Horticulture is the science and art of growing Systems, Sustainable Crop Production Crop Science Option and maintaining for food and for the Option Continued increases in food and fiber crop enjoyment and improvement of the human The curriculum is designed to acquaint production are essential for the future of environment. Its application through research students with a broad range of principles humankind. Yet increased production places has led to improved varieties of plants to and issues in sustainable crop production, increased pressure on our soil, water, and benefit our daily lives. including soil fertility, plant physiology, other finite resources. The challenge for Environmental Horticulture Science Option production, pest management, and small business management. Both crop scientists is to implement crop and The Environmental Horticulture option soil management schemes that maintain large- and small-scale food and bioenergy involves coursework in biology and chemistry production systems are examined. and increase production, but at the same and specialized courses such as plant Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology

Specialized Areas of Study/Minors CAREERS WITH A DEGREE IN PLANT SCIENCES AND PLANT ··Entomology PATHOLOGY ··Environmental Horticulture ··Genetics Plant scientists play an important role in Cooperative Extension Service and with Graduate Programs: maintaining the nation’s food supply by government agencies such as the Natural ··M.S. Plant Sciences ensuring productivity and food safety. They Resource Conservation Service. Graduates ··M.S. Plant Pathology look for ways to improve crop yield with are prepared for graduate school, and a ··Ph.D. Plant Sciences less labor, control pests and more variety of academic and professional careers. What can I do with my degree? safely and effectively, and conserve soil Environmental Horticulture graduates are ··Agronomist and water. Plant scientists not only help ··Botanist employed by landscape nurseries, landscape ··Environmental Scientist increase productivity, but also study ways to contractors, and planning agencies; others ··Research Assistant improve the nutritional value of crops and the become self-employed as landscape ··Science Teacher quality of , often through biotechnology. designers and contractors. Graduates in ··Naturalist Some plant scientists study the breeding, Sustainable Crop Production are prepared ··Plant Geneticist physiology, and management of crops and for careers in agricultural production, ··Conservationist use genetic engineering to develop crops that ··Crop scientist community nutrition, community food ··Horticulturists are resistant to pests and to drought. They security, public health, Extension education, ··Landscape designer also develop new technologies to control or food and nutrition policy and education, food ··Consultant eliminate pests and prevent their spread in enterprise, culinary arts and management, environmentally safe ways. community supported agriculture, food For additional information: Graduates in Plant Science find careers in processing, food marketing, retailing and Dept of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology P.O. Box 173150 farming and ranching; as crop production distribution. Bozeman, MT 59717-3150 specialists; in pest management; in seed, , and chemical industries; Tel: (406) 994-5171 Fax: (406) 994-7600 Location: Plant BioScience Building RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

Horticulture and awareness about local foods and encourage Towne’s Harvest sustainable lifestyles on campus and in the Towne’s Harvest Garden is a 3-acre community. diversified vegetable plot located at the MSU Plant Growth Center Horticulture Farm. The Towne’s Harvest Featuring , growth chambers, Garden is a project of the MSU Friends plant pathology isolation units and quarantine of Local Foods Student Organization, an facilities, the 60,000 square foot Plant organization formed to bring a diverse group Growth Center is available to researchers and of students and faculty together to raise students.

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PSPP undergraduate and graduate students science community; they also travel, teach regularly receive campus awards and and publish with international colleagues and national notoriety for research achievements organizations. and college club activities. Many departmental research practicums Departmental research and teaching faculty include hands-on participation in our many are a consistent presence in the international facilities.