Curriculum Guide: Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology

Course Number and Descriptive Title   Units
Major Courses – 20 units (minimum)
300 level courses:
PPAT372 – Biological Control of Plant Pathogens   3
PPAT381 – Biotechnology in Plant Pathology   3
PPAT390 – Special Problem   2
PPAT391 – Special Topics   1-3
200 level courses *    
Minor/Cognate Courses –12 units (courses from 1 or 2 other fields of specialization)
PPAT399 – Graduate Seminar   1
PPAT400 – Doctoral Dissertation   12

 

SUMMARY
Major   20
Minor/Cognate   12
Graduate Seminar   1
Doctoral Dissertation   12
Special Skills **   (6)
     
Total No. of Units Required   45

 

Note:

*Refer to Master of Science in Plant Pathology Curriculum Guide

**As prescribed by the Graduate Advisory Committee

  1. Cognate/minor courses are courses of 1 or 2 other field(s) of specialization
  2. Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
  3. After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) andPlan of Course Work ( PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.