Crop Sciences: Horticultural Food Systems, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Science, Horticultural Food Systems Concentration
department website: https://cropsciences.illinois.edu/
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overview of college admissions & requirements: Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
college website: https://aces.illinois.edu/
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 |
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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.
Concentration Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Natural Science and Technology Required | 15-16 | |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I | ||
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab II | ||
Elementary Organic Chemistry I | ||
or CPSC 382 | Organic Chem of Biol Processes | |
Introduction to Plant Biology | ||
Concentration Required Core Courses: | 29 | |
Foundational Skills in Crop Sciences | ||
CPSC 226 | ||
Applied Entomology | ||
Crop Sci Professional Develpmt | ||
Introduction to Horticulture | ||
Plant Propagation | ||
Vegetable Crop Production | ||
Small Fruit Production | ||
Tree Fruit Production | ||
Introductory Soils | ||
PLPA 204 | ||
Select 7 or 8 hours from the following specialized courses: | 7-8 | |
Plant Genetics | ||
Greenhouse Mgmt and Production | ||
Plant Nutrition | ||
Plant Physiology | ||
or IB 420 | Plant Physiology | |
Soil Nutrient Cycling | ||
or NRES 488 | Soil Fertility and Fertilizers | |
Select 15 hours from the following focus area electives: | 15 | |
Food and Agribusiness Mgt | ||
Biotechnology in Agriculture | ||
Plants and Global Change | ||
Principles of Agroecology | ||
HORT 180 | ||
Local Food Systems | ||
HORT 301 | ||
Greenhouse Mgmt and Production 1 | ||
Planting for Biodiversity and Aesthetics | ||
Postharvest Handling Hort Crop | ||
Horticultural Physiology 1 | ||
HORT 434 | ||
Urban Food Production | ||
Plant Nutrition 1 | ||
Horticultural Plant Breeding | ||
HORT 475 | ||
TSM 311 | ||
Total ACES prescribed and elective hours must total 35 hours, of which 20 must be completed in residence. | ||
Total Required Concentration Hours: | 51-52 |
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May only be applied here if not used as a Specialized Course.