MEPS - Molecular & Env Plant Sci (MEPS)
MEPS 291 Research
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in molecular and environmental plant sciences. May be repeated 3 times for credit.
Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
MEPS 313 Introduction to Plant Physiology
Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
General course dealing with principal life processes of higher plants; influence of environmental factors on these processes. Agricultural and ecological significance of life processes of plants.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 111; CHEM 222 or CHEM 227.
MEPS 411 Biotechnology for Crop Improvement
Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Use of biotechnology to improve agricultural, horticultural and forest crops; techniques and methods used and case studies where biotechnology has been used to alter traits such as pathogen resistance, protein or oil consumption, ripening, fertility and wood properties.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or equivalent.
Cross Listing: GENE 411 and SCSC 411.
MEPS 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Other Hours.
Individual problems or research not covered by other coursework. Report required.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and prior approval of instructor or department head.
MEPS 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of plant physiology. May be repeated for credit.
MEPS 491 Research
Credits 1 to 4. 1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in molecular and environmental plant sciences. May be repeated 3 times for credit. Registration in multiple sections of this course are possible within a given semester provided that the per semester credit hour limit is not exceeded.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.