Plant & Soil Sciences BS
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Description
The UMass Plant and Soil Sciences program prepares students to tackle real-world problems from a sustainability perspective by integrating and applying the knowledge they learn from different disciplines. This program includes rigorous training in sciences such as biology and laboratory methods. Students focus their studies in one of two general areas: plant science or general applied biology. They may also choose to focus their advanced coursework in plant science and biotechnology, horticultural sciences, plant pathology, conservation biology, soil science or a related discipline.
Learning Outcomes
Understand plant biology at the molecular, cellular, organismic, and ecosystemic levels. Knowledge of how plants interact with and contribute to their environment Sustainability principles Acquire scientific quantitative skills Attain scientific literacy Demonstrate skills in communication of scientific data Develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills