# Plant Science (PLSCI) courses

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=58

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### PLSCI-20 — Principles of Plant Science

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** AG-PS 106
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/plsci.md)

Principles of plant growth including structure, growth processes, propagation, physiology, growth media, and biological competitors.

### PLSCI-20A — Principles of Plant Science Lab

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 lab hours
- **Corequisite:** PLSCI-20
- **C-ID:** AG-PS 106L
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/yuba-college/schedule/fall-2026/plsci.md)

Lab course designed to complement PLSCI 20. Topics include microscope use, internal and external plant structures, photosynthesis, respiration, and other aspects of plant growth and development.

### PLSCI-22 — Introduction To Soils

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** AG-PS 128L
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- C-ID AG-PS 128L requires PLSCI 22 and PLSCI 22A

Physical, chemical and biological properties of soils as related to plant growth and soil formation; the study of soil development, classification and characteristics; soil use and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Grades are P/NP Option.

### PLSCI-22A — Introduction To Soils Lab

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 lab hours
- **Corequisite:** PLSCI-22
- **C-ID:** AG-PS 128L
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- C-ID AG-PS 128L requires PLSCI 22 and PLSCI 22A

Laboratory to accompany Introduction to Soils (PLSCI 22). Physical, chemical and biological properties of soils as related to plant growth and soil formation. Includes the study of soil development; classification and characteristics; and soil use and management, including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology.