210 Agricultural Science Building
(715) 425-3784
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www.uwrf.edu/college-of-agriculture
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) represents the standard of excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning for agriculture, food, fiber, and the environment. Since 1912, students have been learning from dedicated teachers in classrooms, laboratories, and through extra-curricular activities. The contemporary and challenging undergraduate education and related programs lead to outstanding career opportunities for CAFES graduates. CAFES serves the people of Wisconsin, the region, and the world.
The college has over 50 highly qualified instructional and support personnel. Almost all faculty hold a Ph.D. in their area of specialization. CAFES is strongly committed to teaching and learning with a low students-to-faculty ratio. Many CAFES faculty have received public recognition for outstanding teaching.
There are five administrative departments responsible for most of the academic programs: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Animal and Food Science, and Plant and Earth Science.
CAFES has excellent teaching facilities and well-equipped laboratories:
Animal Science Laboratories
Biochemistry and Microbiology Laboratories
Colt Training Facilities and Barn
Computer Aided Drafting Laboratories
Crops and Soil Science Laboratories
Engineering Technology Laboratories
Food Processing Plants
Geology Laboratories
Greenhouses
Outdoor Plant Teaching Laboratory
Resource Management Laboratories
CAFES operates two laboratory farm sites providing vital resources for teaching, extension and research. The farms support beef, dairy, horse, sheep, swine, cropping, horticulture and forestry enterprises. Students have the opportunity to work on the farm, and student managers run several of the enterprises. The Dairy Learning Center will open in fall 2007. This is a 10-building complex featuring a composted bedding system, a Bou-Matic double-6 herringbone parlor, pasture and confinement-based management systems, and flexible classroom space.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Agricultural Business
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Agricultural Education
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Agricultural Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, and Mechanized Systems Management Options)
ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCE
Animal Science (Meat Animal, Equine, and Veterinary Technology Emphases)
Dairy Science (Management and Science Options)
Food Science and Technology (Industry, Dairy Technology and Science Options)
PLANT AND EARTH SCIENCE
Conservation
Crop and Soil Science (Crop Science Option, Soil Science Option, Sustainable Agriculture Option)
Geology (Bachelor of Science Program in Geology, and Earth Science Teacher Certification Option-Secondary Education)
Horticulture (Professional Horticulture Option and Landscape Design and Contracting Option)
Land Use Planning
CAFES INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS
Biotechnology
Agricultural Studies
Environmental Science
Marketing Communications
Several majors also provide options or emphases areas for increased specialization. Courses in agricultural communications can be taken under the Agricultural Studies Major or in Marketing Communications. Certification in Earth Science for teaching in secondary schools may be obtained by enrolling in the Geology major.
Minors (minimum of 22 credits) are offered in most of the areas identified above and in Environmental Studies, Hydrogeology, Outdoor Education, and Earth Science.
Several related two-year programs provide college-level training leading to a Two-Year Certificate.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is committed to educational programs in which students in any major or minor in the College have the opportunity to combine classroom learning with planned and supervised field experiences through the Internship program. The program makes a significant contribution to individual students in their personal, social and career development. The Internship Program is open to those students who have completed at least 30 credits of course work and who have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above.
The Internship Program requires the work supervisor and faculty coordinator to develop learning objectives with the student and to evaluate the student’s experience. The final grade is given by the faculty coordinator. Participating students are required to complete an approved special project in collaboration with the firm or agency involved. Students must also submit progress reports on a regular basis.
A total of four credits may be earned during a 10- to 16-week period, or eight credits may be awarded for a 32-week internship experience. A maximum of eight credits may be used to fulfill a part of the graduation requirement. Students in the Internship Program receive remuneration for their work during the field experience. Students interested in these programs should contact the Internship Office, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, (715) 425-3368, or contact a faculty internship coordinator in any of the departments.
AFES 223 Agricultural Biotechnology Lab Techniques
AFES 310 Agricultural Human Resource Management
AFES 492 Experiential Learning in Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science
AGED 140 Strategies for Academic Excellence, 2 cr.
AGED 260 Professional Careers in Agriculture, 2 cr.
Requirements for CAFES Departmental Majors 120-128 Total Credits
A. General Education 41-43 Cr. Hrs.
B. Foundation Courses in Agriculture (credit hours vary with the program)
AGEC 230 3 cr.
AGEN 150 3 cr.
CROP 161 or HORT 161 3 cr.
ANSC 111 3 cr.
FDSC 110 3 cr.
SOIL 210 3 cr.
C. Major Concentration 59-64 cr. hrs.
Required courses and electives as required by the departmental major.
The Agricultural Studies major enables the student to gain a breadth of knowledge about many areas within the field of agriculture, food and environmental science. A relatively large course elective component allows students to be flexible in meeting individual needs. For example, students may elect courses in agricultural communications under this major.
This program is intended for students who wish to enter agriculturally-related occupations or production agriculture. Although the program is designed as a two-year course of study, all of the courses in the program are selected from the four-year curriculum. Students who later decide to work toward the B.S. degree will receive full credit for courses completed successfully under this program. Students must maintain a 2.00 or above GPA.
Upon application by the student, a certificate will be awarded by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences after successful completion of the two-year program.
Two-year program requirements 60 Total Credits
A. General Education 25 Credits
ENGL 100, 200 6 cr.
SCTA 101 or 116 3 cr.
BIOL 150 or 100 3 cr.
CHEM 120 or 121 5-6 cr.
ESM 105 3 cr.
MATH 146 3 cr.
P ED 108 1 cr.
P E (Select two .5 cr. activities courses) 1 cr.
B. Courses in Agricultural Science 30-31 Credits
Student must select and complete the requirements for one of the following
areas of specialization:
1. Agricultural Business
AGEC 230, 305, 355 9 cr.
Select three of the following courses in
AGEC: 345, 360, 365, 368, 468 9 cr.
Ag Sciences electives 12-13 cr. hrs.
2. Agricultural Communications
AGED 110, 202, 230, 260 15 cr.
JOUR 112 3 cr.
SCTA 116 3 cr.
CPTS 105 2 cr.
ENGL 367 3 cr.
Ag Sciences electives 4-5
3. Agricultural Engineering Technology
AGEN 150, GENG 121, 235 8 cr.
Select three: AGEN or GENG 100 or 200 level courses 7 cr.
Select three: AGEN or GENG 300 or 400 level courses 8-9 cr.
Ag Sciences electives 6-7 cr. hrs.
4. Agronomy
CROP 161, 260, 263, 266, 345 14 cr.
SOIL 210, 311 7 cr.
AGEC 230 3 cr.
Ag Science electives 6-7 cr.
5. Dairy Science
ANSC 111, 231, 232, 257, 345 14 cr.
DASC 120, 306 4 cr.
Ag Sciences electives 12 cr. hrs.
6. Farm Management
AGEC 230, 305, 360 9 cr.
Select 2: AGEC 345, 355, 365 6 cr.
ANSC 231 3 cr.
CROP 161 3 cr.
SOIL 210 3 cr.
Ag Sciences electives 6-7 cr. hrs.
7. Food Science
FDSC 110, 113, 312, 313, 335 17 cr.
FDSC electives 6 cr. hrs.
BIOL 324 4 cr.
Ag Sciences or Business electives 5-6 cr. hrs.
8. Horse Science
ANSC 111, 167, 168, 231, 232, 369, 257 18 cr.
Select 1: ANSC 261 or 268 3 cr.
Agricultural Sciences electives 8-9 cr.
9. Horticulture
CROP/HORT 161 3 cr.
HORT 169, 200, 310, 327 or 347, 352 16 cr.
BIOL 314, SOIL 210 6 cr.
Directed electives 5-6 cr.
10. Meat Animal Science
ANSC 111, 231, 232, 238, 257 15 cr.
Select 2: ANSC 365, 366, 367, 368 6 cr.
Agricultural Sciences electives 9 cr.
11. Soil Science
SOIL 210, 311, 350, 440 15 cr.
CROP 161, 263, 264, 345 12 cr.
GEOL 101,102 4 cr.
Ag Sciences electives 0 cr.
C. Free electives 4-5 cr. hrs.
Updated April 2007
