The Agronomy concentration prepares students for professions in areas of soil science, crop science, agriculture biochemistry, basic research, as well as soil and water conservation. Many students in crop and soils will minor in Chemistry. A total of 44- 48 credit hours are required. The following courses are required or can be selected for this concentration:
COMMON CORE COURSES (9 credit hours)
AGR 105 Agriculture Applications in Technology (3)
AGR 108 Principles of Crop and Animal Production I (4)
AGR 122 Agricultural Economics (3)
Required courses:
AGR109 Principles of Crop and Animal Production II (3)
AGR209 Soil Conservation (3)
AGR275 Agriculture Practicum - Crops, Horticulture,
or Soils Focus (2)
AGR317 Soils (4)
AGR325 Soil Fertility (3)
CHM211 Principles of Chemistry I (4)
From the following three categories, choose 15-19 hours.
Required: three courses from the following:
AGR300 Weed Control (3)
AGR407 Forage and Grain Crop Production (4)
AGR460 Internship - Crops or Soils Focus (3)
AGR475 Agriculture Practicum - Crops, Horticulture,
or Soil Focus (2)
CHM301 Organic Chemistry (CHM212 prerequisite) (4)
IDS396I Study/Service Experience (3)
Required: one course from the following:
AGR305 Sheep Science (4)
AGR306 Livestock Evaluation and Judging (3)
AGR312 Animal Nutrition (4)
AGR314 Swine Science (4)
AGR315 Beef Production (4)
AGR316 Dairy Science (4)
EQS300 Equine Health and Disease (3)
Required: one course from the following:
AGR321 Agricultural Finance (3)
AGR322 Commodity Marketing (3)
AGR405 Farm Management (4)
AGR445 Agricultural Policy (3