2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Plant and Soil Science
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Eric Hequet Ph.D., Chairperson
Horn Professor: Hequet
B.L. Allen Endowed Chair of Pedology: Weindorf
J.A. Love Endowed Chair: Hequet
Rockwell Endowed Professor of Horticulture: McKenney
Leidigh Professor: Dotray,
Thornton Distinguished Chair: West
Professors: de los Reyes, Hellman, Hequet, Weindorf
Associate Professors: Abidi, M. Burow, Montague, Ritchie, Sharma, Woodward, Wright, Xu
Assistant Professors: Deb, Lewis, Longing, Mendu, Udeigwe, Young
Research Professors: Ethridge, McLendon
Instructors: Elle, Plowman, Qualia
Adjunct Faculty: Acosta-Martinez, R. Allen, Baughman, Bouton, Burke, G. Burow, Cantrell, Casby-Horton, Dever, Gitz, Keeling, Liebl, Mahan, Mauget, Maunder, Morgan, Parajulee, Payton, Peterson, Porter, Rush, Sheetz, Stout, Trolinder, Trostle, Ulloa, Wallace, Wanjura, Wheeler, Zobeck
CONTACT INFORMATION: 122 Bayer Plant Science Building, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409-2122, T 806.742.2838, F 806.742.0775, www.pssc.ttu.edu/index.php
About the Department
This department supervises the following degree programs and certificates:
- Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science
- Master of Science in Horticulture Science
- Master of Science in Plant and Soil Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Plant and Soil Science
- Graduate Certificate in Crop Protection
- Graduate Certificate in Fibers and Biopolymers
- Graduate Certificate in Horticultural Landscape Management
- Graduate Certificate in Soil Management
A total of 120 hours is required for a B.S. degree. Students seeking a master’s or doctor’s degree in the department should consult the chairperson about their programs before enrolling for any courses.
The department is the academic home to the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI), which is internationally known for its expertise in cotton. FBRI focuses on research, education, and technology transfer pertinent to fibers, textiles, and biological based polymers. While it is an integral part of the Department of Plant and Soil Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, FBRI also collaborates with departments in the Colleges of Engineering, Arts and Sciences, and Human Sciences, offering opportunities to students for special projects and thesis research.
Graduate Program
For information on graduate programs offered by the Department of Plant and Soil Science, visit the Graduate School section of the catalog.
Program Offerings & Course Descriptions
ProgramsBachelor’sUndergraduate MinorCoursesPlant and Soil Science (Undergraduate Courses)
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