Agricultural Biology (Applied Biology) - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The agricultural biology course work prepares you for a variety of careers in the biological sciences and agriculture. You will develop your curriculum with an academic advisor to attain your individual goals. Many will pursue advanced degrees in the sciences or prepare for admittance to professional schools (medical, dental, etc.). A diverse program is offered with five separate concentrations that allow you to tailor your program for careers in the commercial sector, such as agricultural consulting, and pest management or for careers with county, state, or federal agencies, such as research technicians, land managers, and extension agents. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. Any undergraduate student majoring in Agricultural Biology must earn a grade of C- or higher in core (EPWS prefix) courses to satisfy degree requirements. Students earning a D or F in a core (EPWS prefix) course will be expected to repeat that course until the student earns a grade of C- or higher. The following courses are required for a major in Agricultural Biology.
The Applied Biology concentration prepares you for professional advancement including admittance to medical, dental, veterinary and graduate schools. Students interested in the health professions must register with the Health Professional Advisory Committee no later than the sophomore year. Students should check the specific entrance requirements for the professional or graduate school of their choice prior to selecting electives within this option.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| BIOL 2610G | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 3 |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| One must be from outside of the College of ACES | ||
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| CHEM 1216G, CHEM 1226G and BIOL 2610G will count towards Departmental/College and General Education Requirements | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| AGRO 305 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2110G | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 311 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 313 | Structure and Function of Plants | 3 |
| or BIOL 322 | Zoology | |
| EPWS 1110 | Applied Biology | 3 |
| EPWS 1110L | Applied Biology Lab | 1 |
| EPWS 301 | Agricultural Biotechnology | 3 |
| EPWS 302 | General Entomology | 4 |
| EPWS 310 | Plant Pathology | 4 |
| EPWS 311 | Introduction to Weed Science | 4 |
| EPWS 447 | Seminar | 1 |
| Concentration Coursework | ||
| CHEM 313 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 314 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 315 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| PHYS 1230G | Algebra-Based Physics I | 3 |
| or PHYS 2230G | General Physics for Life Science I | |
| PHYS 1230L | Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 1 |
| or PHYS 2230L | Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science I | |
| Choose 6-8 credits from the following: | 6-8 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | 4 | |
| Plant Taxonomy | 3 | |
| Physiology of Humans | 3 | |
| Cell Biology | 3 | |
| Plant Physiology | 3 | |
| Fungal Biology | 3 | |
| Plant Virology | 3 | |
| Non- Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | ||
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 4 | 15-17 | |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II | 3 | |
or PHYS 2240G | General Physics for Life Science II | |
| BCHE 395 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1220G College Algebra first.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
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| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| EPWS 1110 & 1110L | Applied Biology and Applied Biology Lab | 4 |
| ACES 1120 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 2610G | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution 1 | 3 |
| ACOM 1130G | Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1121 | General Supplemental Instruction I | 1 |
| BIOL 2110G | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 313 or BIOL 322 | Structure and Function of Plants or Zoology | 3 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1122 | General Supplemental Instruction II | 1 |
| BIOL 311 | General Microbiology 1 | 3 |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 313 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| EPWS 302 | General Entomology | 4 |
| Choose from one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | ||
| Plant Taxonomy | ||
| Physiology of Humans | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM 314 & CHEM 315 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 5 |
| EPWS 301 | Agricultural Biotechnology 1 | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 1 | ||
| General Physics for Life Science I and Laboratory to General Physics for Life Science I | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EPWS 310 | Plant Pathology (Fall Only) 1 | 4 |
| Elective course | 4 | |
| EPWS 311 | Introduction to Weed Science (Fall Only) 1 | 4 |
| AGRO 305 | Principles of Genetics 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EPWS 447 | Seminar | 1 |
| Choose from one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | ||
| Plant Taxonomy | ||
| Physiology of Humans | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Fungal Biology | ||
| Plant Virology | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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These courses have prerequisites and it is the students responsibility to check and fulfill all course prerequisites listed for these courses.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.