Bachelor degrees in Agronomy and Crop Science: A program that focuses on the chemical, physical, and biological relationships of crops and the soils nurturing them. Includes instruction in the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity.
Agronomy is the study of plants (fi eld crops) and soils and their ecological interactions with the surrounding environment. Studies include the production of food and fi ber (farming) in connection with the development of science technology for the betterment of mankind. Young minds will fi nd substance in discovering the secrets for tomorrow‘s food production. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce or continue onto graduate programs....
Agronomy is the application of plant and soil sciences to crop production. It incorporates basic sciences, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geology and microbiology, into an applied science which is the foundation for most agriculture.Plant science is the study of how plants develop, their physiology and reproduction, as well as how they interact with the environment to form complex ecosystems.Soil science is the study of how soils form, their...
The purpose of the Agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons who are basically trained in the liberal arts as well as practical and scientific aspects of agriculture.
The specific objectives are as follows:
1) demonstrate the ability to speak and write clearly and knowledgeably in the field of agriculture;
2) demonstrate the ability to recognize problems and propose solutions in animal, plant and soil management...
Soil and crop sciences, the studies of field crops and soils, are the foundation sciences underlying the production and management of food, feed, fiber, and energy crops to meet human needs and to protect the environment. Students are taught the importance of learning soil and crop science principles in alleviating concerns of rapidly increasing world populations, the demand on land for food supplies, and the demand for environmental quality to enhance...
Curriculum for Bachelor Science Degree in Plant Science - Agronomy Option
First Year First Semester 01-101 - English Composition I - 3
16-100 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness - 2
23-101 - General Biology I & lab - 4
25-121 - College Algebra or A/B - 3-4
29-191 - University Seminar I - 1
34-201 - American Civilization to 1865 or
34-202 - American Civilization from 1865 or
34-203 - The African-American Experience to 1865 or
34-204 - The African-American...
The Department of Agriculture offers students an opportunity for study and training in the diversified fields of agribusiness, animal science, and agronomy. The instructional environment exposes students to the application of current industry technology, scientific methodology, and business principles to provide a practical education in preparation for a variety of careers in the agricultural industry. Undergraduate four-year degree programs offered...
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