X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Plant Biology (PBIO)
Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science
Department of Environmental Biology, Ontario Agricultural College
Department of Plant Agriculture, Ontario Agricultural College
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor.
Semester 1
| BIOL*1030 | [0.50] | Biology I |
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
| MATH*1080 | [0.50] | Elements of Calculus I |
| PHYS*1070 | [0.50] | Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives * | ||
| Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3. | ||
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
| BOT*3710 | [0.50] | Classification and Morphology of Seed Plants |
| 2.00 electives ** | ||
Semester 7
2.50 electives **
Semester 8
| BOT*4380 | [0.50] | Metabolism in the Whole Life of Plants |
| 2.00 electives ** | ||
* it is recommended that 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives be chosen from:
| ECON*1100 | [0.50] | Introductory Macroeconomics |
| ENGL*1200 | [0.50] | Reading the Contemporary World |
| GEOG*1220 | [0.50] | Human Impact on the Environment |
| HIST*1250 | [0.50] | Science and Society Since 1500 |
| PHIL*1000 | [0.50] | Introductory Philosophy: Major Texts |
| POLS*1400 | [0.50] | Issues in Canadian Politics |
| PSYC*1100 | [0.50] | Principles of Behaviour |
Electives**
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One of:
BIOL*2060 [0.50] Ecology BOT*2050 [0.50] Plant Ecology CROP*2110 [0.50] Crop Ecology -
A minimum of 2.50 credits must be from the following list of preferred electives:
BIOL*3300 [0.50] Applied Bioinformatics MBG*4300 [0.50] Plant Molecular Genetics PBIO*3110 [0.50] Crop Physiology PBIO*3750 [0.50] Plant Tissue Culture PBIO*4000 [0.50] Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant-Microbe Interactions PBIO*4100 [0.50] Soil Plant Relationships PBIO*4150 [0.50] Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant Development PBIO*4530 [0.50] Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants PBIO*4750 [0.50] Genetic Engineering of Plants -
A minimum of 3.00 credits must be from the following list:
BIOL*3050 [0.50] Mycology CROP*3300 [0.50] Grain Crops CROP*3310 [0.50] Protein and Oilseed Crops CROP*4240 [0.50] Weed Science ENVB*2030 [0.50] Current Issues in Forest Science ENVB*3210 [0.50] Plant Pathology ENVB*4070 [0.50] Biological and Cultural Control of Plant Diseases ENVB*4420 [0.50] Problems in Environmental Biology ENVB*4780 [0.50] Forest Ecology HORT*3010 [0.50] Annual, Perennial and Indoor Plants - Identification and Use HORT*3230 [0.50] Plant Propagation HORT*3260 [0.50] Woody Plants HORT*3340 [0.50] Culture of Plants HORT*4300 [0.50] Postharvest Physiology HORT*4420 [0.50] Fruit Crops IBIO*4500 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology I IBIO*4510 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology II IBIO*4521/2 [2.00] Thesis in Integrative Biology MBG*3000 [0.50] Population Genetics MBG*3100 [0.50] Plant Genetics MBG*4160 [0.50] Plant Breeding MICR*3220 [0.50] Plant Microbiology -
1.50 Arts and Social Science electives
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A minimum of 6.00 science credits must be completed at the 3000 and 4000 levels with a minimum 2.00 credits at the 4000 level.
Minor (Honours Program)
A minor in Plant Biology requires 5.00 credits in the Plant Biology program chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor. The courses will include:
| BOT*3310 | [0.50] | Plant Growth and Development | ||||||||||||
| BOT*4380 | [0.50] | Metabolism in the Whole Life of Plants | ||||||||||||
| ENVB*2040 | [0.50] | Plant Health and the Environment | ||||||||||||
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2.00 credits from list of preferred electives in PBIO Major