Plant Pathology 481 Fall 2026

July 15, 2026

Updated from an original article written by Dept of Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences.

Description of PLP class taught by Michelle Hulin Fall Semester 2026

Explore the Hidden World of Plants & Microbes!

Ever wondered what's happening inside a plant when it battles a pathogen? Want to analyze real research data and contribute to an active research lab?

Join Professor Michelle Hulin for this 2-credit course: Omics in Plant Pathology

Explore how modern sequencing technologies are transforming our understanding of plant-microbe interactions.

Analyze real genome and transcriptome data from Pseudomonas plant pathogen research.

Learn the tools behind today's biggest biological discoveries through hands-on computer labs in:

Genomics
Transcriptomics
Proteomics
Metabolomics

Design experiments, test hypotheses, and uncover biological stories hidden in big datasets.

Read and discuss research papers while building the scientific writing and critical thinking skills .

Why Take This Course?

-Gain practical experience with sequencing and bioinformatics.

-Work with the same datasets used in an active research program—and make meaningful contributions to ongoing research.

-Build valuable skills for graduate school, biotechnology, agriculture, microbiology, genetics, and research careers.

By the End of the Course You'll Be Able To:

Explain how modern omics technologies reveal plant-pathogen interactions.
Design robust sequencing-based experiments.
Analyze complex omics datasets using computational tools.
Explore the evolutionary arms race between plants and pathogens.
Critically evaluate and communicate discoveries from current scientific literature.