Agricultural Biology (Environmental 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 Environmental Biology concentration prepares you for professional positions in environmental impact, regulation, compliance and improvement.
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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ENVS 301 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| CHEM 2120 | Integrated Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHEM 2120 must be taken in association with 1-cr Lab)) | 3 |
| EPWS 380V | Science & Society | 3 |
| EPWS 314 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| EPWS 455 | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| EPWS 492 | Diagnosing Plant Disorders | 3 |
| MATH 1430G | Applications of Calculus I | 3 |
| PHYS 1230G & PHYS 1230L | Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| SOIL 2110 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| TOX 361 | Basic Toxicology | 3 |
| Select at least two courses from the following: | 5-8 | |
| Principles of Crop Production | 4 | |
| Plant Mineral Nutrition | 3 | |
| Environmental Soil Science | 3 | |
| Biochemistry I | 3 | |
| Environmental Behavior of Pesticides | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 1-4 | |
| Cartography and GIS | 4 | |
| Soil Management and Fertility | 3 | |
| Basic Toxicology | 3 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 4 | 7-10 | |
| Insects, Humans, and the Environment (recommended) | 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 1430G | Applications of Calculus I 1 | 3 |
| 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 | 15 | |
| 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 |
| EPWS 380V | Science & Society | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 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 |
| BIOL 313 or BIOL 322 | Structure and Function of Plants (Fall Only) 1 or Zoology | 3 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 2115 | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 4 |
| AGRO 305 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| SOIL 2110 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| EPWS 310 | Plant Pathology (Fall Only) 1 | 4 |
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHYS 1230G & PHYS 1230L | Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| EPWS 301 | Agricultural Biotechnology (Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Departmental Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EPWS 311 | Introduction to Weed Science | 4 |
| EPWS 302 | General Entomology | 4 |
| EPWS 492 | Diagnosing Plant Disorders | 3 |
| TOX 361 | Basic Toxicology | 3 |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| EPWS 447 | Seminar | 1 |
| EPWS 455 | Advanced Integrated Pest Management (Odd Year Spring Only) 1 | 3 |
| ENVS 301 | Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| EPWS 314 | Plant Physiology 1 | 3 |
| Departmental Elective Course 4 | 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.
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Departmental Elective Course LIst (two required):
- AGRO 365 Principles of Crop Production (Odd Years Fall Only)
- AGRO 471 Plant Mineral Nutrition (Odd Years Spring Only)
- EPWS 325V Insects, Humans, and the Environment
- EPWS 420 Environmental Behavior of Pesticides
- EPWS 451 Special Topics (Spring Only)
- ENVS 370 Environmental Soil Science
- GEOG 381 Cartography and GIS