Program Overview

Agricultural Biology (Entomology) - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

The agricultural biology course work prepares students for a variety of careers in the biological sciences and agriculture. Students will develop their curriculum with an academic advisor to attain their 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 students to tailor their 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.

Program Requirements

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.

Course List

The following courses are required for a major in Agricultural Biology:

• General Education
  • Area I: Communications
    • English Composition - Level 1: ENGL 1110G Composition I (4 credits)
    • English Composition - Level 2: Choose one from the following (3 credits)
      • ENGL 2130G Advanced Composition
      • ENGL 2210G Professional & Technical Communication
      • ENGL 2210H Professional and Technical Communication Honors
      • ENGL 2215G Advanced Technical and Professional Communication
    • Oral Communication: Choose one from the following (3 credits)
      • AXED 2120G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture
      • COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication
      • COMM 1130G Public Speaking
• Area II: Mathematics
  • MATH 1220G College Algebra (3 credits)
• Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences (11 credits)
  • CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors (4 credits)
  • CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors (4 credits)
  • Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits)
  • Area V: Humanities (3 credits)
  • Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts (3 credits)
• General Education Elective
  • BIOL 2610G Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution (3 credits)
• Viewing a Wider World (6 credits)
  • One must be from outside the College of ACES
• Departmental/College Requirements
  • A ST 311 Statistical Applications (3 credits)
  • AGRO 305 Principles of Genetics (3 credits)
  • BIOL 2110G Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology (3 credits)
  • BIOL 311 General Microbiology (3 credits)
  • BIOL 313 Structure and Function of Plants (3 credits)
  • or BIOL 322 Zoology
  • EPWS 1110 Applied Biology (3 credits)
  • EPWS 1110L Applied Biology Lab (1 credit)
  • EPWS 301 Agricultural Biotechnology (3 credits)
  • EPWS 302 General Entomology (4 credits)
  • EPWS 310 Plant Pathology (4 credits)
  • EPWS 311 Introduction to Weed Science (4 credits)
  • EPWS 447 Seminar (1 credit)
• Concentration Coursework
  • MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I (3 credits)
  • BIOL 465 Invertebrate Zoology (4 credits)
  • CHEM 2115 Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory (4 credits)
  • EPWS 303 Economic Entomology (3 credits)
  • EPWS 325V Insects, Humans, and the Environment (3 credits)
  • EPWS 455 Advanced Integrated Pest Management (3 credits)
  • EPWS 462 Parasitology (3 credits)
  • EPWS 475 (3 credits)
  • EPWS 492 Diagnosing Plant Disorders (3 credits)
  • Select at least three courses from the following (7-11 credits)
    • EPWS 314 Plant Physiology (3 credits)
    • EPWS 451 Special Topics (1-4 credits)
    • EPWS 486 Plant Virology (3 credits)
    • BIOL 301 Principles of Ecology (3 credits)
    • AGRO 365 Principles of Crop Production (4 credits)
    • AGRO 471 Plant Mineral Nutrition (3 credits)
    • SOIL 2110 Introduction to Soil Science (3 credits)
    • ANSC 370 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals (4 credits)
    • BIOL 436 Disease Vector Biology (3 credits)
    • BIOL 462 Conservation Biology (3 credits)
    • BIOL 469 Biology of Emerging Infectious Diseases (3 credits)
    • BIOL 480 Animal Behavior (3 credits)
    • GENE 452 Applied Bioinformatics (3 credits)
    • ENVS 301 Principles of Ecology (3 credits)
• Second Language: (not required)
• Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 (6-10 credits)

Total Credits

Total Credits: 120

Notes

1. 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.
2. See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
3. See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
4. 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.