Crop Sciences: Horticultural Food Systems, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Science, Horticultural Food Systems Concentration
This concentration provides students with a strong foundation in plant sciences along with specialized knowledge in horticultural fruit and vegetable crop systems at urban, local, and commercial scales. Graduates from this program are prepared for careers as crop consultants, crop protection and production specialists; entrepreneurs in urban and local food systems; greenhouse or farm managers; and as community gardening and horticultural educators. This concentration will also prepare students for graduate studies leading to careers in research, extension, and education. A minimum of 126 total hours is required.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Crop Science, Horticultural Food Systems Concentration
Prescribed Courses including Campus General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I and Speech | ||
| RHET 105 | Writing and Research | 4 |
or equivalent - see College Composition I requirement (3 or 4) | ||
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Select from campus approved list. | 3-4 | |
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Select one course from Western culture, one from non-Western culture, and one from U.S. minority culture from campus approved lists. | 9 | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Coursework at or above the third level is required for graduation. | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus for Business I | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning II | ||
| CPSC 241 | Intro to Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Natural Sciences and Technology | ||
| See Specific Concentration Requirements | ||
| Humanities and the Arts | ||
| Select from campus approved list | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| ACE 100 | Introduction to Applied Microeconomics 1 | 3-4 |
| or ECON 102 | Microeconomic Principles | |
| Select from campus approved list. | 3-4 | |
| ACES required | ||
| ACES 101 | Contemporary Issues in ACES | 2 |
| Required Concentration | 58-79 | |
| Concentration prescribed courses. See specific concentration requirements. | ||
| Total Hours | 126 | |
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ACE 100 or ECON 102 are not required for the Biological Sciences Concentration.
Horticultural Food Systems Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Science and Technology Required | 8 | |
| CHEM 102 & CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I | 4 |
| CHEM 104 & CHEM 105 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab II | 4 |
| CPSC Core Courses: | 14 | |
| CPSC 102 | Foundational Skills in Crop Sciences | 2 |
| CPSC 112 | Introduction to Crop Sciences | 4 |
| CPSC 212 | Introduction to Plant Protection | 4 |
| Choose 3 hours from the following: | ||
| Crop Sciences Internship | ||
| Undergrad Research or Thesis | ||
| Horticulture Internship | ||
| Undergrad Research or Thesis | ||
| CPSC 498 | Crop Sci Professional Develpmt | 1 |
| Concentration Requirments: | 18 | |
| CPSC 382 | Organic Chem of Biol Processes | 4 |
| HORT 100 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 205 | Local Food Systems | 3 |
| HORT 341 | Greenhouse Mgmt and Production | 4 |
| NRES 201 | Introductory Soils | 4 |
| Concentration Electives (15hrs) | 15 | |
| Choose from any 300 - 400 level CPSC, HORT, or PLPA courses, excluding CPSC 393, CPSC 395, HORT 393 and HORT 395. | 15 | |
| Total ACES prescribed and elective hours must total 35 hours, of which 20 must be completed in residence. | ||
| Total Required Concentration Hours: | 46 | |
| Choose from any CPSC, HORT or PLPA courses | ||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Science, Horticultural Food Systems Concentration