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Dec 11, 2024
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2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Plant Science, B.S.: 120 units
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Offered by: Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture, Plant Science Department
The curriculum matrix for the degree program may be found here. The curriculum matrix is the alignment of courses (curriculum) with the desired goals and student learning outcomes of the program. It shows what is taught and how these outcomes are achieved through the completion of the degree program.
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Major Electives: 18 units
Any combination of courses approved by the Plant Science Department upon consultation with an advisor will satisfy the required 18 units. Emphases are listed to provide guidance for helping students to choose courses of interest that best fit your career goals, but there is no requirement for choosing a specific emphasis for fulfilling these units. Research Emphasis: 18 units
Students wishing to follow a career in Plant Science research will select from a list of courses approved by the Plant Science Department upon consultation with their advisor. Professional Emphasis: 18 units
Students wishing to follow a professional career in Plant Science will select from a list of courses approved by the Plant Science Department upon consultation with their advisor. General Education Requirements: 48 units
Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are required, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E. | | Course | Term Taken | Grade | Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area | | 1. Oral Communication | | | | | 2. Written Communication | | | | | 3. Critical Thinking | | | | Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area | | 1. Physical Sciences | | | | | 2. Life Sciences | | | | | 3. Laboratory Activity | | | | | 4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | | | | | 5. Science and Technology Synthesis | | | | Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area and 3 additional units from sub-areas 1 and/or 2 | | 1. Visual and Performing Arts | | | | | 2. Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization | | | | | 3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis | | | | Area D. Social Sciences (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area | | 1. U.S. History and American Ideals | | | | | 2. U.S. Constitution and California Government | | | | | 3. Social Sciences: Principles, Methodologies, Value Systems, and Ethics | | | | | 4. Social Science Synthesis | | | | | Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units) | | | | For an alternative and interdisciplinary way to complete some of their GE requirements, students may choose the Interdisciplinary General Education program, see below. Interdisciplinary General Education: 21 units
An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, and D available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information. How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements: American Institutions: 6 units
Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Areas D1 and D2. American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 3 units
Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements. Graduation Writing Test
All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the semester following completion of 60 units for undergraduates. |
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