Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Advisors: Sara Rodock (608-262-9926, rodock@wisc.edu). Schedule appointments online to meet with Sara. Departmental Office: 284 Russell Labs (608-262-1410) http://www.plantpath.wisc.edu
Field of Study: Plant pathology integrates the fields of botany, molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, biochemistry, genetics, and crop production to understand, prevent, and combat plant diseases.
Possible Careers: Research scientists or technical support position in an academic, government and industry labs; crop consultant;researcher in foreign service; positions in agribusiness sales and marketing; professor/teacher; physician; veterinarian.
Special Opportunities & Additional Information
- First-Year Interest Group (FIG) available to entering freshmen (Global Food Security: the Real Hunger Games)
- There are excellent employment opportunities for majors with a bachelors degree.
- All majors participate in a research experience in a research lab or in our diagnostic clinic.
Selected Required Coursework for the B.S. Degree: Plant Microbe Biology Track
- Intro Biology: Biology 151/152 (preferred); or Botany 130 and Zoo 101/102; or Biocore
- Math: Math 211, 217, or 221. Math 222, Stats 301, or 371 also required.
- General Chemistry: Chem 103/104 or 109
- Organic Chemistry: Chem 341/342 or Chem 343/344/345
- Physics: Physics 103/104; or Physics 201/202; or Physics 207/208
- Statistics: Math 222, Stats 301, or 371 also required.
Selected Required Coursework for the B.S. Degree: Plant Health and Industry Track
- Intro Biology: Biology 151/152 (preferred); Botany 130 and Zoo 101/102; or Biocore
- Math: 112 & 113, 114, or 171
- General Chemistry: Chem 103/104 or 109
- Organic Chemistry: None
- Physics: Physics 103, 201 or 207
- Statistics: None