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Robert W. Baker-Chair, William A. Anderson, Kelly D. Cain, Steven K. Carlson, William S. Cordua, Dennis R. Cosgrove, Michael Crotser, Terry L. Ferriss, Michael C. Kaltenberg, Kerry L. Keen, Michael D. Middleton, Eric M. Sanden, Brian R. Smith, Donavon H. Taylor, Laine Vignona, Susan J. Wiegrefe, Ian S. Williams
Two options exist for students who select the Crop and Soil Science major: 1) Crop Science, and 2) Soil Science. The Crop Science option is designed for students who wish to focus their studies on plants and the use of plants for food, feed and fiber. Students learn about crop management, biotechnology, crop physiology, crop quality, as well as genetics and plant breeding. The Soil Science option is designed for those whose interests include the basic components and properties of soils, soil conservation, soil fertility, soil hydrology, and the management of soils to produce crops in an sustainable way.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 120
New, first-year students who are candidates for the bachelor's degree and who have matriculated after September 1, 2005, must fulfill the new General Education program regulations as set forth in the Addendum to the Undergraduate Catalog.
The following general education courses are required in the major: MATH 146 or equivalent, CHEM 121, ENGL 100, ENGL 200, BIOL 150, P ED 108, as well as the student\'s choice of SCTA 101 or SCTA 116.
Students must complete a three-credit course related to American Cultural Diversity (the University "D" requirement), as well as a three-credit course related to Global Perspectives (the University "G" requirement).
Foundation Courses in Agriculture 12 cr. hrs.
CROP 161 Introduction to Plant Science 3 cr.
SOIL 210 Introductory Soil Science 3 cr.
AGEC 230 Agricultural Economics I 3 cr.
Select one from:
AGEN 150 Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Technology 3 cr.
ANSC 111 Introduction to Animal Science 3 cr.
FDSC 110 The Science of Food 3 cr.
Major Requirements 64 Total Credits
Required Courses: 14 cr. hrs.
CROP 263 Forage Crop Production 3 cr.
CROP 266 Crop and Soybean Production 3 cr.
SOIL 311 Soil Fertility 4 cr.
SOIL 440 Soil and Water Conservation 4 cr.
Options (choose one):
Crop Science Option 43-45 cr. hrs.
CROP 257 Genetics 3 cr.
CROP 260 Plant and Seed Identification 2 cr.
CROP 345 Weed Control 3 cr.
CROP 410 Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement 3 cr.
CROP 435 Crop Physiology 4 cr.
CROP 451 Integrated Pest Management 3 cr.
CROP 485 Seminar in Agronomy 1 cr.
ANSC 341 Biometrics 3 cr.
AGBI 251 Agricultural Biochemistry 3 cr.
AGBI 252 Agricultural Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques 1 cr.
BIOL 314 Plant Pathology 3 cr.
BIOL 333 Entomology 3 cr.
CHEM 230 General Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
Select one course from the following:
AGEN 363 Precision Agricultural Technology 3 cr.
ANSC 231 Principles of Nutrition 3 cr.
HORT 327 Vegetable Science and Production 4 cr.
HORT 347 Fruit Science and Production 4 cr.
HORT 455 Turfgrass Science and Management 3 cr.
SOIL 350 Pedology 4 cr.
Select one course from the following:
AGEC 355 Agricultural Marketing and Production 3 cr.
AGEC 360 Farm Management 3 cr.
AGEC 368 Professional Selling 3 cr.
Select one course from the following:
CROP 267 Small Grain and Miscellaneous Crop Production 3 cr.
CROP 268 Grain Quality 2 cr.
CROP 363 Pasture Management 2 cr.
CROP 368 Sustainable Agriculture 3 cr.
CROP 462 Agricultural Ecology 2 cr.
Directed Electives 3-11 cr. hrs.
Soil Science Option 35-42 cr. hrs.
SOIL 325 Hydric Soils and Wetland Environments 3 cr.
SOIL 350 Pedology 4 cr.
SOIL 460 Soil Physics 3 cr.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5 cr.
GEOL 102 Introductory Geology Lab 1 cr.
ESM 360 Applied Hydrology and Water Quality 4 cr.
ENGL 367 Technical Writing 3 cr.
SCTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
Select one course from the following:
CROP 257 Genetics 3 cr.
CROP 260 Plant and Seed Identification 2 cr.
CROP 267 Small Grain and Miscellaneous Crop Production 3 cr.
CROP 345 Weed Control 3 cr.
CROP 363 Pasture Management 2 cr.
CROP 435 Crop Physiology 4 cr.
CROP 462 Agricultural Ecology 2 cr.
Select two courses from the following:
GEOL 327 Geomorphology and Glacial Geology 4 cr.
CROP 451 Integrated Pest Management 3 cr.
BIOL 210 General Botany 3 cr.
BIOL 230 General Zoology 3 cr.
BIOL 240 Cell and Molecular Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 314 Plant Pathology 3 cr.
BIOL 324 Microbiology 4 cr.
BIOL 333 Entomology 3 cr.
Select one course from the following:
AGEC 320 Statistical Methods 3 cr.
ANSC 341 Biometrics 3 cr.
CHEM 230 General Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 251 Analytical Chemistry 2 cr.
CHEM 256 Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 cr.
PHYS 151 General Physics 4 cr.
Minor Requirements 24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 18 cr. hrs.
CROP 161 Introduction to Plant Science 3
CROP 260 Plant and Seed Identification 2
CROP 263 Forage Crop Production 3
CROP 266 Corn and Soybean Production (writing intensive) 3
SOIL 210 Introductory Soil Science 3
SOIL 311 Soil Fertility 4
Directed Electives: 4 cr. hrs.
(consult with agronomy faculty for courses)
Choose from the following: 22 Total Credits
SOIL 311 Soil Fertility 4 cr.
SOIL 325 Hydric Soils and Wetland Environments 3 cr.
SOIL 350 Pedology 4 cr.
SOIL 440 Soil and Water Conservation 4 cr.
SOIL 460 Soil Physics 3 cr.
GEOL 101 Introductory Geology 3 cr.
GEOL 102 Introductory Geology Lab 1 cr.
GEOL 327 Geomorphology and Glacial Geology (writing intensive) 4 cr.
