FLEXIBLE COURSEWORK
The science component is comprised of a minimum of 32 hours of graduate coursework with a particular emphasis on biotechnology.
Course selection is based on each student’s personal interests and professional goals. The science curriculum offers maximum flexibility while maintaining a rigorous and well-rounded graduate-level education. Coursework is available in plant biochemistry, growth and development, ecology and global change, molecular genetics and biotechnology, bioinformatics and systems biology.
SAMPLE PROGRAM OF STUDY
The program of study is shown in the table below, by semester, including science and business courses. The specific science electives listed are representative of available courses. Students select their courses in consultation with and by permission of the program advisor. Two to three science courses are taken each semester in consultation with program advisors.
Note: Courses with an * are required.
| Semester 1: Fall | |
|---|---|
| Science | CPSC 440 Applied Statistical Methods CPSC 466 Genomics for Plant Improvement CPSC 564 Molecular Marker Data Analysis CPSC 598* Crop Sciences Wednesday Seminar |
| Business | Two 2-hour courses; varies by cohort PSM 501 - PSM Industry Seminar I (all semester) |
| Semester 2: Spring | |
|---|---|
| Science | CPSC 453 Principles of Plant Breeding CPSC 484 Plant Physiology CPSC 518 Crop Growth and Development CPSC 598* Crop Sciences Wednesday Seminar |
| Business | Two 2-hour courses; varies by cohort PSM 502 - PSM Industry Seminar II (all semester) |
| Summer Internship | |
|---|---|
| PSM 555 - PSM Internship |
| Semester 3: Fall | |
|---|---|
| Science | CPSC 452 Advanced Plant Genetics CPSC 588 Plant Biochemistry CPSC 598* Crop Sciences Wednesday Seminar HORT 447 Horticultural Plant Breeding |
| Business | One 2-hour course; varies by cohort PSM 503 - PSM Industry Seminar III (all semester) |
| December Graduation |
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Course numbers and titles are subject to change. Please note that some courses are only offered in select terms. For more information, please reference the Illinois Course Catalog.