Crop Sciences: Agroecology, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences, Agroecology Concentration
The Agroecology Concentration addresses ecologically based management of cropping systems, stewardship of the environment, and sustainable food production systems. The intersection between crop plants and their environment is emphasized in this concentration. Graduates of the Agroecology concentration are prepared for careers in integrated plant health management, government regulatory and environmental agencies or for entrance into graduate or professional school.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences, Agroecology 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.
Agroecology Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences and Technology | 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 |
| Crop Sciences Core | 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: | 3 | |
| Crop Sciences Internship | ||
| Undergrad Research or Thesis | ||
| Horticulture Internship | ||
| Undergrad Research or Thesis | ||
| CPSC 498 | Crop Sci Professional Develpmt | 1 |
| Concentration Required | 18 | |
| CPSC 382 | Organic Chem of Biol Processes | 4 |
| CPSC 431 | Plants and Global Change | 3 |
| CPSC 437 | Principles of Agroecology | 3 |
| IB 103 | Introduction to Plant Biology | 4 |
| NRES 201 | Introductory Soils | 4 |
| Electives (12 Hrs): | 12 | |
| Choose from any 300 or 400 level CPSC, HORT, PLPA courses, excluding: CPSC 393, HORT 393, CPSC 395 & HORT 395: | ||
| Total ACES prescribed and elective courses must total 35 hours, of which 20 hours must be completed in residence. | 35 | |
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences, Agroecology 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. For more information, 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 |
| NRES 201 | 4 | IB 103 | 4 |
| ACE 100 or ECON 102 | 4 | Free elective course | 3 |
| Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 | Advanced Elective CPSC, PLPA or HORT course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CPSC 382 | 4 | Advanced Elective CPSC, PLPA or HORT course | 3 |
| Internship or Research course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Advanced Elective CPSC, PLPA or HORT course | 3 | General Education course | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free Elective course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| CPSC 498 | 1 | CPSC 431 | 3 |
| CPSC 437 | 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 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 126 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Crop Sciences, Agroecology Concentration
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