As the University's cornerstone college, we embody the land-grant mission with a commitment to eliminate hunger, preserve our natural resources, improve quality of life, and empower the next generation through world-class education.
Establish a Healthy Food System and Ensure Global Food and Nutritional Security
Goals
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Encourage entrepreneurship in food production, accessibility, availability, and processing.
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Improve the health and well-being of populations through sharing knowledge of food production, processing, access, and consumption.
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Inform policy based on sound research
The following Landscape Architecture classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- LARC 151 - Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes
- LARC 160 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture
- LARC 240 - Graphic Communication and Design Studio
- LARC 263 - History of Landscape Architecture
- LARC 265 - Site Analysis and Ecological Principles
- LARC 320 - Principles of Site Engineering
- LARC 321 - Landscape Structures and Materials
- LARC 340 - Site Planning and Design Studio
- LARC 341 - Regional Design Studio
- LARC 420 - Professional Practice
- LARC 452 - Green Infrastructure and Community Greening
- LARC 461 - People and the Environment
- LARC 470 - Landscape Architecture Seminar
- LARC 471 - Capstone Studio: Community Design
The following Plant Science classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- PLSC 100-Introduction to Horticulture
- PLSC 101-Introduction to Crop Science
- PLSC 115-How Safe is Your Salad? The Microbiological Safety of Fresh Produce
- PLSC 120- Mushrooms and Molds
- PLSC 125-Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
- PLSC 201-Plant Structure and Function
- PLSC 203-Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
- PLSC 226-Plant Diversity
- PLSC 271-Plant Propagation
- PLSC 303-Global Food Systems
- PLSC 400- Plant Physiology
- PLSC 404- Plant and Fungal Metabolism
- PLSC 405- Agroecology
- PLSC 407- Advanced Crop Science
- PLSC 411- Plant Genetics
- PLSC 420- Principles of Plant Pathology
- PLSC 433- Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
- PLSC 452- Environmental Horticulture
- PLSC 453- Weed Science
- PLSC 460- Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
- PLSC 489W/689W- Plant-Microbe Association
Ensure a Clean and Healthy Chesapeake Bay
Goals
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Design land use management strategies to minimize negative environmental impact.
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Develop storm water management technologies to improve water quality.
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Safely apply fertilizer, manure and other nutrients to protect soil health and water quality.
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Evolve in the face of climate change to address sea level rise and extreme weather.
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Create environmentally aware communities and promote increased interest and participation.
The following Landscape Architecture classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- LARC 120 - Digital Fundamentals
- LARC 140 - Graphic Fundamental Studio
- LARC 141 - Design Fundamentals Studio
- LARC 151 - Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes
- LARC 160 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture
- LARC 221 - Digital Design Tools
- LARC 240 - Graphic Communication and Design Studio
- LARC 263 - History of Landscape Architecture
- LARC 265 - Site Analysis and Ecological Principles
- LARC 320 - Principles of Site Engineering
- LARC 321 - Landscape Structures and Materials
- LARC 340 - Site Planning and Design Studio
- LARC 341 - Regional Design Studio
- LARC 420 - Professional Practice
- LARC 440 - Urban Design Studio
- LARC 452 - Green Infrastructure and Community Greening
- LARC 461 - People and the Environment
- LARC 470 - Landscape Architecture Seminar
- LARC 471 - Capstone Studio: Community Design
The following Plant Science classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- PLSC 100-Introduction to Horticulture
- PLSC 101-Introduction to Crop Science
- PLSC 120- Mushrooms and Molds
- PLSC 125-Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
- PLSC 201-Plant Structure and Function
- PLSC 203-Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
- PLSC 205-Introduction to Turf Science and Management
- PLS C 226-Plant Diversity
- PLSC 250-Lawns in the Landscape: Environmental Hero or Villain
- PLSC 271-Plant Propagation
- PLSC 303-Global Food Systems
- PLSC 305-Introduction to Turf Management
- PLSC 400- Plant Physiology
- PLSC 401- Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
- PLSC 402- Sports Turf Management
- PLSC 404- Plant and Fungal Metabolism
- PLSC 405- Agroecology
- PLSC 407- Advanced Crop Science
- PLSC 411- Plant Genetics
- PLSC 420- Principles of Plant Pathology
- PLSC 433- Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
- PLSC 452- Environmental Horticulture
- PLSC 453- Weed Science
- PLSC 460- Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
- PLSC 489W/689W- Plant-Microbe Association
Advance Innovative, Profitable, and Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems
Goals
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Increase plant and animal productivity.
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Improve and conserve soil health and water quality.
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Contribute to the success of agricultural businesses.
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Prepare the next generation for careers in agriculture.
The following Landscape Architecture classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- LARC 151 - Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes
- LARC 160 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture
- LARC 263 - History of Landscape Architecture
- LARC 265 - Site Analysis and Ecological Principles
- LARC 320 - Principles of Site Engineering
- LARC 340 - Site Planning and Design Studio
- LARC 341 - Regional Design Studio
- LARc 452 - Green Infrastructure and Community Greening
The following Plant Science classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- PLSC 100-Introduction to Horticulture
- PLSC 101-Introduction to Crop Science
- PLSC 115-How Safe is Your Salad? The Microbiological Safety of Fresh Produce
- PLSC 120- Mushrooms and Molds
- PLSC 125-Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
- PLSC 201-Plant Structure and Function
- PLSC 203-Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
- PLSC 226-Plant Diversity
- PLSC 271-Plant Propagation
- PLSC 303-Global Food Systems
- PLSC 400- Plant Physiology
- PLSC 404- Plant and Fungal Metabolism
- PLSC 405- Agroecology
- PLSC 407- Advanced Crop Science
- PLSC 411- Plant Genetics
- PLSC 420- Principles of Plant Pathology
- PLSC 433- Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
- PLSC 452- Environmental Horticulture
- PLSC 453- Weed Science
- PLSC 460- Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
- PLSC 489W/689W- Plant-Microbe Association
Improve Human, Animal, and Environmental Health
Goals
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Create sustainable energy solutions.
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Decrease chronic diseases and diseases transmitted from animals to humans.
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Promote and support healthy and livable communities through education.
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Manage and adapt to climate change.
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Investigate links between human, animal, and environmental health.
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Analyze environmental and agricultural policy and inform decision makers.
The following Landscape Architecture classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- LARC 141 - Design Fundamentals Studio
- LARC 151 - Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes
- LARC 160 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture
- LARC 240 - Graphic Communication and Design Studio
- LARC 263 - History of Landscape Architecture
- LARC 265 - Site Analysis and Ecological Principles
- LARC 320 - Principles of Site Engineering
- LARC 321 - Landscape Structures and Materials
- LARC 340 - Site Planning and Design Studio
- LARC 341 - Regional Design Studio
- LARC 420 - Professional Practice
- LARC 440 - Urban Design Studio
- LARC 461 - People and the Environment
- LARC 470 - Landscape Architecture Seminar
- LARC 471 - Capstone Studio: Community Design
The following Plant Science classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- PLSC 100-Introduction to Horticulture
- PLSC 101-Introduction to Crop Science
- PLSC115-How Safe is Your Salad? The Microbiological Safety of Fresh Produce
- PLSC120- Mushrooms and Molds
- PLSC125-Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
- PLSC 201-Plant Structure and Function
- PLSC 203-Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
- PLSC 205-Introduction to Turf Science and Management
- PLSC 226-Plant Diversity
- PLSC 250-Lawns in the Landscape: Environmental Hero or Villain
- PLSC 271-Plant Propagation
- PLSC 303-Global Food Systems
- PLSC305-Introduction to Turf Management
- PLSC 401- Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
- PLSC 402- Sports Turf Management
- PLSC 404- Plant and Fungal Metabolism
- PLSC 405- Agroecology
- PLSC 407- Advanced Crop Science
- PLSC411- Plant Genetics
- PLSC 433- Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
- PLSC 452- Environmental Horticulture
- PLSC 489W/689W- Plant-Microbe Association
Optimize Urban Environments Through Design, Green Technology, and Community Engagement
Goals
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Define and improve the process and perception of urban expansion into rural areas.
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Improve understanding of agriculture and environmental awareness in urban areas.
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Improve the performance of built environments.
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Encourage adoption of green technology by disseminating their benefits
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Build capacity to develop and adapt sustainable communities
The following Landscape Architecture classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- LARC 120 - Digital Fundamentals
- LARC 140 - Graphic Fundamentals Studio
- LARC 141 - Design Fundamentals Studio
- LARC 151 - Urban Agriculture: Designing and Assessing Edible Landscapes
- LARC 160 - Introduction to Landscape Architecture
- LARC 221 - Digital Design Tools
- LARC 240 - Graphic Communication and Design Studio
- LARC 263 - History of Landscape Architecture
- LARC 265 - Site Analysis and Ecological Principles
- LARC 320 - Principles of Site Engineering
- LARC 321 - Landscape Structures and Materials
- LARC 340 - Site Planning and Design Studio
- LARC 341 - Regional Design Studio
- LARC 420 - Professional Practice
- LARC 440 - Urban Design Studio
- LARC 452 - Green Infrastructure and Community Greening
- LARC 461 - People and the Environment
- LARC 470 - Landscape Architecture Seminar
- LARC 471 - Capstone Studio: Community Design
The following Plant Science classes align with this Strategic Initiative:
- PLSC 100-Introduction to Horticulture
- PLSC 120- Mushrooms and Molds
- PLSC 125-Feeding Nine Billion by 2050: Food Security and Crop Production
- PLSC 201-Plant Structure and Function
- PLSC 203-Plants, Genes and Biotechnology
- PLSC 205-Introduction to Turf Science and Management
- PLSC 226-Plant Diversity
- PLSC 250- Lawns in the Landscape: Environmental Hero or Villain
- PLSC 271-Plant Propagation
- PLSC 305-Introduction to Turf Management
- PLSC 400- Plant Physiology
- PLSC 401- Pest Management Strategies for Turfgrass
- PLSC 402- Sports Turf Management
- PLSC 404- Plant and Fungal Metabolism
- PLSC 405- Agroecology
- PLSC 411- Plant Genetics
- PLSC 420- Principles of Plant Pathology
- PLSC 433- Technology of Fruit and Vegetable Production
- PLSC 452- Environmental Horticulture
- PLSC 460- Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
