2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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Welcome to Virginia Tech! We are excited that you are here planning your time as a Hokie.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Biotechnology in A Global Society | ||
| Plants, Places, and Cultures in a Global Context | ||
| Environmental Factors in Horticulture | ||
| Mysterious Mushrooms, Malicious Molds | ||
| Plants, Genes, and People | ||
| Ecology of Appalachian Forests | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Minor Courses | 10 | |
| Plant Pathology | ||
| Insect Pest Management | ||
| Crop Physiology and Ecology | ||
| Subtotal | 10 | |
| Plant/Plant Pest Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Plant Taxonomy | ||
| Plant Breeding and Genetics | ||
| Weeds That Shape Our World | ||
| Pesticide Usage | ||
| Biological Invasions | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 2-3 | |
| Soils | ||
or GEOS 3614 | Soils | |
| Environmental Microbiology | ||
| Insect Biology | ||
| Insect Biology Laboratory | ||
| Forest and Tree Pest Management | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Microbial Forensics and Biosecurity | ||
| Subtotal | 2-3 | |
| Total Credits | 18-19 | |
Can select course from Elective Course List or can take an additional course from Plant/Plant Pest Course list, but may not repeat a course for credit in both sections
Students can apply for this minor by completing the “Add a Minor” form found on the CALS Student Forms webpage.
Students can contact the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences regarding academic advising questions for this minor.
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