PLSCI 1110 - Pathways to Success in Agriculture and Plant Sciences

(CU-CEL)

Fall. 2 credits. S/U grades only (no audit).

Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: New students in the Agricultural Sciences and Plant Sciences majors.

L. Cook, M. Pritts, F. Rossi.

Navigating the first year of college is a personal and professional challenge. This course provides opportunities for new students who major in Agricultural Sciences or Plant Sciences to acclimate, discover, and begin to thrive. You’ll engage in self-discovery, make new connections, learn about fields of study and career options, develop a resume, and start an ePortfolio. Weekly workshops are combined with field visits, guests, and peer engagement.

Outcome 1: Confidently facilitate discussions with faculty, staff, peers, guest speakers, and alumni for support and resources, such as requesting letters of recommendation, seeking positions in labs, and identifying internships.

Outcome 2: Describe the vast career opportunities across the agricultural and plant sciences disciplines, including the work being done by various faculty on campus.

Outcome 3: Articulate individual goals and action steps for academic, extracurricular, and career planning.

Outcome 4: Define academic and professional skills for successful degree completion and job acquisition or graduate school admission.

Outcome 5: Plan a course schedule that includes major and college requirements, plus potential electives.

Outcome 6: Reflect on how course planning and career paths influence one another.