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
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree General and Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CPSC 102 | 2 | CPSC 212 | 4 |
| CPSC 112 | 4 | CMN 101 or RHET 105 | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | 3 | MATH 234 | 4 |
| CHEM 103 | 1 | CHEM 104 | 3 |
| RHET 105 or CMN 101 | 4 | CHEM 105 | 1 |
| ACES 101 | 2 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Advanced Elective CPSC, PLPA or HORT course | 3 | CPSC 241 | 3 |
| ACE 100 or ECON 102 | 4 | Advanced Elective CPSC, PLPA or HORT course | 3 |
| HORT 100 | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 | Free elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CPSC 382 | 4 | Advanced Elective CPSC, PLPA or HORT course | 3 |
| Internship or Research course | 3 | NRES 201 | 4 |
| Advanced Elective CPSC, PLPA or HORT course | 3 | HORT 205 | 3 |
| General Education course | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 4 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CPSC 498 | 1 | HORT 341 | 4 |
| General Education course | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 4 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 4 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours 126 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Science, Horticultural Food Systems Concentration
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