Crop Sciences, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences
Students pursuing this major select one of these concentrations:
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences
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 |
- 1
ACE 100 or ECON 102 are not required for the Biological Sciences Concentration.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences
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. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
First Year | |||
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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, 220, or 221 | 4 |
CHEM 103 | 1 | Concentration course | 4 |
RHET 105 or CMN 101 | 4 | ||
ACES 101 | 2 | ||
16 | 15 | ||
Second Year | |||
First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
ACE 100 or ECON 102 | 4 | CPSC 241 | 3 |
Concentration course | 4 | Concentration course | 4 |
Concentration course | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
Free elective course | 3 | ||
15 | 16 | ||
Third Year | |||
First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
Internship or Research course | 3 | Concentration course | 3 |
Concentration course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
Concentration core | 3 | General Education course | 4 |
General Education course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
General Education course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
15 | 16 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
CPSC 498 | 1 | Concentration course | 4 |
Concentration course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
General Education course | 4 | Free Elective course | 3 |
Free Elective course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
Free Elective course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
Free Elective course | 3 | ||
17 | 16 | ||
Total Hours 126 |
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences
Students graduating with the B.S. in Crop Sciences should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge in the key subject matter areas of applied plant biology; crop growth and development; crop management and protection; and soil science.
- Demonstrate an ability to identify a problem and develop solutions using quantitative reasoning skills for analysis of biological data.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary to listen and make effective arguments, to share applied scientific concepts with the public, and to make use of a broad variety of media.
- Demonstrate an ability to lead and function in multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform self-guided discovery in agricultural sciences, practicing skills of engagement to enhance intellectual curiosity.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences
Crop Sciences
Crop Sciences website
AW-101 Turner Hall
MC-046
1102 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-3420
cropsciences@illinois.edu
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences website
ACES Office of Academic Programs
128 Mumford Hall
1301 West Gregory Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-3380
aces-academics@illinois.edu
Advising
Advising Website
(217) 333-3570
Undergraduate Advising Email: ugrad@cropsciences.illinois.edu
Graduate Advising Email: grad@cropsciences.illinois.edu
Admissions
ACES Undergraduate Admissions
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Graduate Admissions
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