COLLEGE of AGRICULTURE and HOME ECONOMIC
PLANT and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Professor Greg L. Mullins, department head Professor John G. Mexal, assistant department head
Professors Bosland, Cramer, Daugherty, Guldan, Harrington, Lindemann, Mexal, Monger, Mullins, O’Connell, Picchioni, Ray, Sammis, Sengupta-Gopalan, St. Hilaire; Associate Professors Flynn, O'Neill, Ulery, Zhang; Assistant Professors Angadi, Goss, Shukla, Uchanski, Unc
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DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Agronomy
OPTIONS:
- Crop Consulting
- Plant Genetics ?
- General Agronomy
MAJOR: Horticulture
OPTIONS:
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Landscape Design
- Horticulture Business
- Crop Consulting
- Plant Genetics
MAJOR: Soil Science
OPTIONS:
- Soils
- Environment and Resource Management
- Soil and Water Science
MAJOR: Turfgrass Science and Management
OPTIONS:
- Athletic Field Management
- Golf Course Management
- Turfgrass Business
- Turfgrass Science
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
MAJOR: Environmental Science
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Genetics
The undergraduate program in Plant and Environmental sciences prepares you for a variety of careers in agriculture and related fields. Accordingly, a flexible curriculum has been designed that will allow specific programs to be developed in consultation with your academic advisor. Programs may also be developed if you wish to prepare for advanced studies in graduate school. In addition to the courses listed for each major, 35 credits must be taken in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and the university general education requirements must be met.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Agronomy
Agronomy is an understanding of the principles of plant and soil science and an application of these principles in the production of crops. Commercial sector careers include positions in agricultural consulting companies, agricultural seed or chemical companies, research and development with commercial companies, and farm and/or ranch management. Careers in county, state or federal agencies are in the areas of USDA, Cooperative Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Requirements of Agronomy Major
- At least 24 credits from agronomy and soil science courses with a grade of C or above, including the following:
| AGRO 100G, Introduction to Plant Science | 4 |
| AGRO 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| AGRO 365, Principles of Crop Production | 4 |
| AGRO 447, Seminar | 1 |
| AGRO 483, Sustainable Production of Agronomic Crops | 3 |
| SOIL 252, Soils | 3 |
| SOIL 252L, Soils Laboratory | 1 |
| SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility | 3 |
| SOIL 312L, Soil Management and Fertility Lab | 1 |
- Other required courses include:
| AG E 250, Life with Microcomputers | 3 |
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life, or BIOL 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 111G, 112G, General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| EPWS 311, Weed Science; or EPWS 303, Economic Entomology; or EPWS 310, Plant Pathology | 4 |
| E ST 311G, Statistical Applications | 3 |
| MATH – to equal the proficiency level of MATH 142G or MATH 121G | 3 |
Five options are available in the agronomy major. In addition to the completion of the requirements of the major listed above, you must elect an option and complete 25 credits from the requirements for that option. To deviate from the courses required within an option, you must file a formal petition, subject to approval by departmental committee. You should develop a specific program of study in consultation with a departmental agronomy advisor.
OPTION: Crop Consulting
Required courses marked with an asterisk (*).
| AGRO 365, Principles of Crop Production* | 4 |
| AGRO 462, Plant Breeding* | 3 |
| AGRO 492, Diagnosing Plant Disorders* | 3 |
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| AG E 315V, World Agriculture and Food Problems | 3 |
| AG E 450, Advanced Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRO 311, Weed Science | 4 |
| B A 202, Small Business Enterprise | 3 |
| EPWS 314, Plant Physiology | 3 |
| EPWS 455, Advanced Insect Pest Management | 3 |
| EPWS 456, Biological Control | 3 |
| HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition | 3 |
| HORT 485, Vegetable Crop Management | 3 |
| SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility | 3 |
| SOIL 312L, Soil Management and Fertility Lab | 1 |
| SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
| SPAN 111, Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 211, Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
OPTION: Plant Genetics
Required courses marked with an asterisk (*).
| AGRO 303V, Genetics and Society | 3 |
| AGRO 305L, Genetics Techniques | 1 |
| AGRO 340, Plant Tissue Culture Methods | 3 |
| AGRO 449, Special Problems (Independent Research) | 1-3 |
| AGRO 462, Plant Breeding* | 3 |
| AGRO 486, Intermediate Genetics* | 3 |
| ANSC 423, Animal Breeding | 3 |
| BIOL 431, Genetic Aspects of Population Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 467, Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL 478, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| BCHE 341, Survey of Biochemistry* | 3 |
| EPWS 314, Plant Physiology* | 3 |
| HORT 452, Independent Studies in Bioinformatics | 1-3 |
| MOLB 470, Genome Analysis and Bioinformatics | 3 |
OPTION: General Agronomy
Required courses marked with an asterisk (*).
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| AG E 305, Marketing and Pricing Agricultural Products | 3 |
| AG E 315V, World Agriculture and Food Problems | 3 |
| AGRO 357, Climatology | 3 |
| AGRO 391, Internship | 1-3 |
| AGRO 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition* | 3 |
| AGRO 492, Diagnosing Plant Disorders* | 3 |
| BIOL 312, Plant Taxonomy | 4 |
| BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants* | 4 |
| BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| EPWS 314, Plant Physiology | 3 |
| HORT 250, Plant Propagation | 3 |
| HORT 350, Arboriculture | 3 |
| HORT 485, Vegetable Crop Management | 3 |
| RGSC 294, Rangeland Resource Management | 3 |
| RGSC 325, Rangeland Restoration Ecology | 3 |
| RGSC 465, Public Lands Policy and Analysis | 3 |
| SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
| SUR 221, General Surveying | 3 |
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture? MAJOR: Horticulture
Horticulture includes a wide variety of topics that relate to fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, and their uses. Careers range from production management to processing and marketing, retail and wholesale management, greenhouse and nursery production, floriculture, landscaping, turf management, research and development, various service activities and positions with local, state, and federal agencies.
Requirements of Horticulture Major
Each of the following courses is required:
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life, or BIOL 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 314, Plant Physiology | 3 |
| CHEM 111G, 112G, General Chemistry I, II or CHEM 114 and CHEM 211 | 8 |
| EPWS 303, Economic Entomology | 4 |
| EPWS 310, Plant Pathology | 4 |
| HORT 447, Seminar | 1 |
| MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for the Biological and Social Sciences; or MATH 121G, College Algebra | 3 |
| SOIL 252, Soils | 3 |
At least 29 credits from horticulture courses with a grade of C or above. Choose from the following courses:
| HORT 100G, Introductory Plant Science | 4 |
| HORT 115, Introduction to Forestry | 3 |
| HORT 200, Special Topics | 1-4 |
| HORT 205, Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 210, Ornamental Plants I | 4 |
| HORT 211, Ornamental Plants II | 4 |
| HORT 240, Floral Quality Evaluation and Design | 2 |
| HORT 241, Floriculture Field Practicum | 1 |
| HORT 250, Plant Propagation | 3 |
| HORT 300, Special Topics | 1-4 |
| HORT 301, Introduction to Landscape Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 302V, Forestry and Society | 3 |
| HORT 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| HORT 305L, Genetics Techniques | 1 |
| HORT 307, Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 308, Landscape Construction | 3 |
| HORT 310, Medicinal Herbs | 3 |
| HORT 310L, Medicinal Herbs Laboratory | 1 |
| HORT 330, Organic Fall Vegetable Production (f) | 3 |
| HORT 331, Organic Spring Vegetable Production (s) | 3 |
| HORT 340, Plant Tissue Culture Methods | 3 |
| HORT 350, Arboriculture | 2 |
| HORT 360, Biological Information Systems | 3 |
| HORT 365, Principles of Crop Production | 4 |
| HORT 391, Internship | 1-3 |
| HORT 401, Turf Management | 4 |
| HORT 420, Postharvest Biology and Technology | 4 |
| HORT 447, Seminar | 1 |
| HORT 449, Special Problems | 1-3 |
| HORT 450, Special Topics | 1-4 |
| HORT 452, Independent Studies in Bioinformatics | 1-3 |
| HORT 460, System Analysis & Automation in Biological Laboratories | 3 |
| HORT 462, Plant Breeding | 3 |
| HORT 465, Landscape Case Studies | 3 |
| HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition | 3 |
| HORT 475, Woody Plant Physiology | 3 |
| HORT 484, Ornamental Plant Production and Management | 4 |
| HORT 485, Vegetable Crop Management | 4 |
| HORT 486, Intermediate Genetics | 3 |
| HORT 488, Greenhouse Management | 4 |
| HORT 492, Diagnosing Plant Disorders | 3 |
Five options are available in the horticulture major. In addition to the completion of the requirements of the major listed above, you must elect an option and complete the requirements for that option. You should develop a specific program of study in consultation with a departmental horticulture advisor. If you want to apply for certification as a professional horticulturist, you should also complete HORT 305, Genetics, and either BCHE 341, Biochemistry, or CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry.
OPTION: Ornamental Horticulture
Select 4 courses from the following list:
| HORT 210 or 211, Ornamental Plants I, II | 4 |
| HORT 250, Plant Propagation | 3 |
| HORT 301, Introduction to Landscape Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 365, Principles of Crop Production | 4 |
| HORT 484, Ornamental Plant Production and Management | 4 |
| HORT 488, Greenhouse Management | 4 |
Select 8 courses from the following list (or similar alternative courses with same prefix and level after consultation with advisor):
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| AG E 250, Life with Microcomputers, or C S 110, Computer Literacy | 3 |
| AG E 305, Marketing and Pricing Agricultural Products, or MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| AG E 425, Agribusiness Financial Management | 3 |
| AGRO 311, Weed Science | 4 |
| BIOL 301, Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants | 3 |
| BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| EPWS 452, Applied Pesticide Technology | 3 |
| EPWS 456, Biological Control | 3 |
| MGT 315V, Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| MKTG 313, Retail Management | 3 |
| SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility | 3 |
OPTION: Landscape Design
Required courses:
| HORT 210, Ornamental Plants I | 4 |
| HORT 211, Ornamental Plants II | 4 |
| HORT 307, Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 308, Landscape Construction | 3 |
| HORT 465, Landscape: Case Studies | 3 |
Select 8 courses from the following:
| A EN 372, Landscape Irrigation Design or A EN 479, Irrigation Systems Design and Management | 3 |
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| AG E 250, Life with Microcomputers or C S 110, Computer Literacy | 3 |
| AG E 437, Resource Economics for Engineers and Planners | 3 |
| ART 150, Drawing I or ART 151, Drawing II | 3 |
| AXED 331, Agricultural Structures | 3 |
| BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BLAW 385V, Consumers and Law | 3 |
| MGT 315V, Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| OEMN 150, Landscape Irrigation Systems | 4 |
| PLAN 201, Introduction to Planning and Community Development | 3 |
| PLAN 301, Legal Aspects of Planning | 3 |
| SOIL 350, Soils and Land Use | 3 |
| SPAN 111, Beginning Spanish | 3 |
OPTION: Horticulture Business
Select 8 courses from the following list:
For this option to satisfy the minor in Business Administration, nine credits must be upper division and nine credits must have one of the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSA, ECON, FIN, MGT, MKTG.
| ACCT 251, Management Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 252, Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| AG E 250, Life with Microcomputers | 3 |
| AG E 425, Agribusiness Financial Management | 3 |
| AG E 450, Advanced Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture | 3 |
| BLAW 316, Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSA 111, Business in a Global Society | 3 |
| ECON 251G, Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| E ST 311V, Statistical Applications | 3 |
| FIN 306, Principles of Finance | 3 |
| MGT 309, Human Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 315V, Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 332, Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 305, Marketing and Pricing Agricultural Products | 3 |
| MKTG 313, Retail Management | 3 |
OPTION: Crop Consulting
Select 4 courses from the following list:
| HORT 365, Principles of Crop Production | 4 |
| HORT 420, Postharvest Biology and Technology | 4 |
| HORT 462, Plant Breeding | 3 |
| HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition | 3 |
| HORT 485, Vegetable Crop Management | 3 |
| HORT 492, Diagnosing Plant Disorders | 3 |
Select 8 courses from the following:
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| AG E 250, Life with Microcomputers | 3 |
| AG E 315V, World Agriculture and Food Problems | 3 |
| AG E 450, Advanced Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRO 311, Weed Science | 4 |
| AGRO 483, Sustainable Production of Agronomic Crops | 3 |
| BIOL 301, Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants | 3 |
| EPWS 372, Fungal Biology | 3 |
| EPWS 455, Advanced Insect Pest Management | 3 |
| EPWS 456, Biological Control | 3 |
| EPWS 481, Plant Nematology | 3 |
| HNFS 320, Food Microbiology | 3 |
| HNFS 421, Food Chemistry | 3 |
| SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility | 3 |
| SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
| SOIL 475, Soil Microbiology | 3 |
| SPAN 111, Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 211, Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
OPTION: Plant Genetics
Required courses:
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| BCHE 341, Survey of Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCHE 342, Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| E ST 311G, Statistical Applications | 3 |
| HORT 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
Select at least 15 credits from the following courses:
| AGRO 303V, Genetics and Society | 3 |
| ANSC 423, Animal Breeding | 3 |
| BCHE 396, Biochemistry and Biotechnology | 3 |
| BCHE 397, Experimental Biochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| BCHE 494, Techniques in Genetic Engineering | 4 |
| BIOL 440, Molecular Systematics | 3 |
| BIOL 467, Evolution | 3 |
| BIOL 478, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| EPWS 301, Agricultural Biotechnology | 3 |
| E ST 456, Statistical Methods and Data Analysis | 3 |
| HORT 305L, Genetics Techniques | 1 |
| HORT 340, Plant Tissue Culture Methods | 3 |
| HORT 449, Special Problems | 1-3 |
| HORT 452, Independent Studies in Bioinformatics | 1-3 |
| HORT 462, Plant Breeding | 3 |
| HORT 486, Intermediate Genetics | 3 |
| MOLB 470, Genome Analysis and Bioinformatics | 3 |
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture? MAJOR: Soil Science
Soil scientists are concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics and behaviors of soils, their description and classification, and their management for both agricultural and non-agricultural uses. Career opportunities include jobs with industry, environmental consulting firms, and federal, state, and local governments working on various environmental, agricultural, and ecological projects.
Requirements of Soil Science Major
In addition to the courses listed for each major, you must take 35 credits in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and you must meet university general education requirements. At least 24 credits of soil science related courses with a grade of C or above including:
| SOIL 252, Soils | 3 |
| SOIL 252L, Soils Laboratory | 1 |
| SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility | 3 |
| SOIL 312L, Soil Management and Fertility Lab | 1 |
| SOIL 447, Seminar | 1 |
Four of the following courses:
| SOIL 424, Soil Chemistry | 3 |
| SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
| SOIL 472, Soil Morphology and Classification | 4 |
| SOIL 476, Soil Microbiology | 3 |
| SOIL 477, Environmental Soil Physics | 3 |
Other required courses include:
Two Biology courses (6 credits) from the following:
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life | 3 |
| BIOL 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 311, Microbiology | 3 |
| CHEM 111G, 112G, General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| One additional CHEM course above CHEM 200, except CHEM 310V | 3-4 |
| GEOL 111G, Survey of Geology | 4 |
| MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for the Biological and Social Sciences I or MATH 191G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 211G, General Physics I | 3 |
Soil Science Options
Three options are available in soil science. In each case, your academic advisor has a list of appropriate courses.
OPTION: Soils
Crop production and plant growth are emphasized in the general soils option. Soil management, soil conservation, and soil reclamation are related to plant growth for those students interested in both private industry and government employment opportunities as wells as farm management. You must select one course from each of the four following subject matter areas and a total of at least ten courses (30 credits): soil, water or range management; crop production or protection; farm and ranch management and economics; math, statistical, or computer sciences.
OPTION: Environment and Resource Management
Soil science is integrated into the management of the environment and natural resources. Students interested in careers of conservation, environmental management, urban planning, waste disposal, and related fields in government and industry may choose from a variety of course offerings. The economic and social implications as well as the technological aspects of resource management are included in the option courses. You must select one course from each of the four following subject matter areas and a total of at least ten courses (30 credits): soil, water, wildlife, or range conservation and economics; ecology, plant biology, or crop production; earth, mineral, or climatic resources; math, statistical, or computer sciences.
OPTION: Soil and Water Science
The soil and water science option is for students interested in careers in water management and water quality. Employment opportunities exist with irrigation districts, consulting firms, and government agencies dealing with water management and quality. The optimum use of water in semi-arid areas is emphasized through selection of courses in the technical and social sciences. You must select one course from each of the four following subject matter areas and a total of at least ten courses (30 credits): soil and water engineering; ecology; crop production and protection; math, statistical, or computer sciences.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
MAJOR: Turfgrass Science and Management
Turfgrass managers help build, maintain, and manage golf courses, athletic fields, parks, and other recreational areas. The curriculum of each option allows you to focus on a specific segment of the turfgrass industry. All majors are required to pursue two internships with a golf course, parks department, athletic field, lawn care operator or other acceptable turfgrass segment.
Turfgrass Science and Management Core Requirements I
| BIOL 111G, 190 or 211G, Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 111G, CHEM 112G, General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| EPWS 311, Introduction to Weed Science | 3 |
| EPWS 314, Plant Physiology | 3 |
| HORT 377, Introduction to Turfgrass Management | 4 |
| HORT 378, Turfgrass Science | 4 |
| HORT 391, Internship (two) | 6 |
| HORT 447, Seminar | 1 |
| HORT 479, Advanced Turfgrass Science | 4 |
| MATH 121G, College Algebra | 3 |
| SOIL 252, Introduction to Soils | 3 |
Turfgrass Science and Management Core Requirements II (27 credits from the following):
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| EPWS 303, Economic Ecology | 4 |
| EPWS 310, Plant Pathology | 4 |
| HORT 100G, Introduction to Plant Science | 4 |
| HORT 110, Athletic Field and Golf Course Management | 1 |
| HORT 206, Genetics in the Media | 3 |
| HORT 210, Ornamental Plants I | 4 |
| HORT 211, Ornamental Plants II | 4 |
| HORT 250, Plant Propagation | 3 |
| HORT 300, Special Topics | 3 |
| HORT 301, Introduction to Landscape Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| HORT 307, Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 308, Landscape Construction | 3 |
| HORT 350, Arboriculture | 2 |
| HORT 365, Principles of Crop Production | 4 |
| HORT 450, Special Topics | 3 |
| HORT 462, Plant Breeding | 3 |
| HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition | 3 |
| HORT 475, Woody Plant Physiology | 3 |
| HORT 492, Diagnosing Plant Disorders | 3 |
| P E 150, Beginning Golf | 1 |
| P E 250, Intermediate Golf | 1 |
| SOIL 312, Soil Management and Fertility | 4 |
| SOIL 350, Soils and Land Use | 3 |
| SOIL 424, Soil Chemistry | 3 |
| SOIL 456, Irrigation and Drainage | 3 |
| SOIL 476, Soil Microbiology | 4 |
| SOIL 477, Environmental Soil Physics | 4 |
| SPAN 212, Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
OPTION: Athletic Field Management Athletics
Select 7 credits from the following:
| HIST 343, American Sports History | 3 |
| P E 150, Beginning Golf | 1 |
| P E 250, Intermediate Golf | 1 |
| P E 117, Beginning Soccer | 1 |
| PE P 187, Sports Officiating I | 2 |
| PE P 188, Sports Officiating II | 2 |
| PE P 300, Coaching Football | 2 |
| PE P 302, Coaching Baseball | 2 |
| PE P 306, Coaching Softball | 2 |
| PE P 307, Coaching Soccer | 2 |
Business
Select 6 credits from the following:
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| BLAW 313, Sports Law | 3 |
| ECON 337V, Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 384V, Water Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 406, The Economics of Sports | 3 |
| FIN 206, Introduction to Finance; or FIN 341, Financial Analysis and Markets | 3 |
| MGT 315V, Human Relations is Organizations; or MGT 309, Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| MGT 332, Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKTG 454, Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 491, Sports Marketing Management | 3 |
| SPAN 212, Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
Technical
Select 3 credits from the following:
| A EN 372, Landscape Irrigation Design | 3 |
| AXED 303, Small Engine Technology | 3 |
| E T 106, Drafting Concepts/Computer Drawing Fundamentals I | 4 |
| OEPB 100, Basic Plumbing Materials and Systems | 5 |
OPTION: Golf Course Management Business
Select 6 credits from the following:
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| BLAW 313, Sports Law | 3 |
| ECON 337V, Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 384V, Water Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 406, The Economics of Sports | 3 |
| FIN 206, Introduction to Finance; or FIN 341, Financial Analysis and Markets | 3 |
| MGT 315V, Human Relations in Organizations; or MGT 309, Human Resources in Business | 3 |
| MGT 332, Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKTG 454, Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 491, Sports Marketing Management | 3 |
Science
Select 6 credits from the following:
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| EPWS 303, Economic Entomology | 4 |
| EPWS 310, Plant Pathology | 4 |
| EPWS 420, Environmental Fate Pesticides | 3 |
| EPWS 455, Advanced Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| EPWS 456, Biological Control | 3 |
Technical
Select 3 credits from the following:
| A EN 372, Landscape Irrigation Design | 3 |
| AXED 303, Small Engine Technology | 3 |
| E T 106, Drafting Concepts/Computer Drawing Fundamentals I | 4 |
| OEPB 100, Basic Plumbing Materials and Systems | 5 |
OPTION: Turfgrass Business Personnel Management
Select 6 credits from the following:
| MGT 315V, Human Relations in Organizations; or MGT 309, Human Resources in Business | 3 |
| MGT 332, Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 333, Training and Development | 3 |
| MGT 359, Management of Diversity | 3 |
| SPAN 212, Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
Economics and Finance
Select 3 credits from the following:
| ACCT 200, Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| AG E 236, Agribusiness Management Principles | 3 |
| BLAW 313, Sports Law | 3 |
| ECON 337V, Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 384V, Water Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 406, The Economics of Sports | 3 |
| FIN 206, Introduction to Finance; or FIN 341, Financial Analysis and Markets | 3 |
| MGT 351, Purchasing and Materials Management | 3 |
| MKTG 203, Introduction to Marketing; or MKTG 303, Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 454, Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 491, Sports Marketing Management | 3 |
Science and Technical
Select 6 credits from the following:
| A EN 372, Landscape Irrigation Design | 3 |
| AXED 303, Small Engine Technology | 3 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| E T 106, Drafting Concepts/Computer Drafting Fundamentals I | 4 |
| EPWS 303, Economic Entomology | 4 |
| EPWS 310, Plant Pathology | 4 |
| EPWS 420, Environmental Fate Pesticides | 3 |
| EPWS 455, Advanced Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| EPWS 456, Biological Control | 3 |
| OEPB 100, Basic Plumbing Materials and Systems | 5 |
OPTION: Turfgrass Science
Science I
Select 6 credits from the following:
| BCHE 341, Survey of Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCHE 395, Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| E ST 311V, Statistical Applications | 3 |
| E ST 456, Statistical Methods and Data Analysis | 3 |
| EPWS 420, Environmental Fate of Pesticides | 3 |
Science II
Select 6 credits from the following:
| EPWS 303, Economic Entomology | 4 |
| EPWS 310, Plant Pathology | 4 |
| EPWS 455, Advanced Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| EPWS 456, Biological Control | 3 |
Business and Technical
Select 6 credits from the following:
| AXED 303, Small Engine Technology | 3 |
| A EN 372, Landscape Irrigation Design | 3 |
| BLAW 313, Sports Law | 3 |
| ECON 337V, Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 384V, Water Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 406, The Economics of Sports | 3 |
| FIN 206, Introduction to Finance; or FIN 341, Financial Analysis and Markets | 3 |
| MGT 332, Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 351, Purchasing and Materials Management | 3 |
| MKTG 454, Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 491, Sports Marketing Management | 3 |
| OEPB 100, Basic Plumbing Materials and Systems | 5 |
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
MAJOR: Environmental Science
The environmental science major is a multidisciplinary program based on a strong general science curriculum and an environmental curriculum that focuses on environmental problems and solutions. Although administered by the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, a multidisciplinary advisory committee recommends curriculum and other changes to the program. Graduates are very competitive for careers in industry and government and have excellent preparation for graduate programs in a variety of fields. A grade of C must be earned in the Basic Background and Core Requirements. The program is accredited by The Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs.
Basic Science Background
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life | 3 |
| BIOL 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 311, General Microbiology | 3 |
| C E 151, Introduction to Civil Engineering | 3 |
| CHEM 111G, CHEM 112G, General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| E ST 311G, Statistical Applications | 3 |
| GEOL 111G, Survey of Geology | 4 |
| MATH 191G, MATH 192G, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II | 6 |
| PHYS 215G, Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| SOIL 252, Soils | 3 |
| SOIL 252 L, Soils Laboratory | 1 |
Environmental Science Core
| E S 110G, Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| E S 256, Environmental Science | 3 |
| E S 301, Principles of Ecology | 3 |
| E S 312, Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents | 2 |
| E S 330, Environmental Management Seminar I | 1 |
| E S 361, Basic Toxicology | 3 |
| E S 370, Environmental Soil Science | 3 |
| E S 391, Internship | 3 |
| E S 422, Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| E S 430, Environmental Management Seminar II | 1 |
| E S 450, Epidemiology | 3 |
| E S 452, Geohydrology | 3 |
| E S 454, Environmental Health | 3 |
| E S 455, Occupational Health | 3 |
| E S 458, Ecology of Inland Waters | 3 |
| E S 462, Sampling and Analysis of Environmental Contaminants | 3 |
| E S 470, Environmental Impacts of Land Use | 4 |
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Genetics
Co-directors of the Program:
Greg Mullins, Ph.D., department head, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Marvin Bernstein, Ph.D., department head, Biology
Program Participants:
Professors: Bernstein, Bosland, Cramer, Houde, Milligan, O’Connell, Sengupta-Gopalan, Ray; Associate Professors: Nishiguchi, Schuster, St. Hilaire, Zhang; Assistant Professors: Bailey, Schuster, Curtiss, Dawe
Have you ever wondered why your hair or eye color, facial features, or the build of your body resembles that of your parents, grandparents, or other close relatives? What factors are responsible for generating all the variety of colors and shapes of flowers, trees, and different types of animals? If these questions have crossed your mind, then you have been thinking about Genetics; the science of heredity. Genetics is studied at the DNA/gene/genome level (molecular genetics, biotechnology, genomics and bioinformatics), the level of organisms (classical or Mendelian genetics), and within/among populations of individuals (population and quantitative genetics). One of the most significant scientific accomplishments in history has been the use of genomic technologies to recently identify most human genes, as well as, most genes for a number of other animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria. Geneticists now have tremendous opportunities to use molecular, biochemical, mathematical, and computer science-based (bioinformatics) approaches to investigate how these genes determine observable traits. This information can be used to significantly advance human health and well being, and to meet the food and fiber needs of the world.
A degree in Genetics can provide excellent preparation for careers in academic research and technical support, teaching, agriculture, the biotechnology industry, medicine and health sciences, forensic science, technical writing, and sales or marketing. It is also an excellent background for students wishing to enter a graduate program, medical school, and veterinary school.
Undergraduates in the Genetics program must earn a grade of C or better to receive credit for required Basic Science Background and Genetics Core courses. Within the Genetics Core curriculum, Tier I courses must be taken by all majors, for a total of 28 credit hours. To accommodate differing interests among students, a series of Tier II courses comprising 11 to 13 credits are provided. Ethical considerations of genetic based technologies will be infused throughout the curriculum, with a focused course on “Science and Ethics” in the Tier III portion of the core curriculum.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements (42 credits)
AREA I: COMMUNICATIONS
| English Composition-Level 1: ENGL 111G, ENGL 111H, or SPCD111G | 4 |
| English Composition-Level 2: ENGL 218G or ENGL 318G | 3 |
| Oral Communication: AXED 201, COMM 253G, COMM 265G, or HON 265G | 3 |
AREA II: MATHEMATICS/ALGEBRA
| MATH 191G | 3 |
AREA III: LABORATORY SCIENCE
| CHEM 111GG/111L and CHEM 112GG/112L | 8 |
- AREA IV: SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 6-9*
- AREA V: HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS 6-9*
| NMSU VIEWING A WIDER WORLD (see catalog for listing of courses) | 6 |
*Total of 15 credits combined between Areas IV and V, with 6 credits in one area and 9 credits in the other area. See catalog for listing of available courses.
Basic Science Background Requirements (40 credits)
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life | 3 |
| CHEM 111G/112G, General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| CHEM 313/314, Organic Chemistry I, II | 6 |
| CHEM 315, Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| BCHE 395, Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCHE 396, Biochemistry and Biotechnology | 3 |
| MATH 191G/L and 192/L, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II and Labs | 6 |
| E ST 311G, Statistical Applications | 3 |
| PHYS 211G/212 General Physics I, II or PHYS 221G/222G General Physics for Life Sciences I, II | 6 |
Core Requirements (42-44 credits from Tier I, II, and III courses)
Tier I courses (all are required):
| GENE 110, Experimental Systems in Genetics | 1 |
| BIOL 211 and 211L, Cell and Organismal Biology and Laboratory | 4 |
| GENE 305L, Genetic Techniques Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 311/311L, General Microbiology and Laboratory | 5 |
| GENE 315, Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| GENE 320, Heredity and Population Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 377, Cell Biology | 3 |
| GENE 440, Genetics Seminar | 1 |
| GENE 452, Applied Bioinformatics or MOLB 470, Bioinformatics & Genome Analysis | 3 |
| BCHE 494, Techniques in Genetic Engineering | 4 |
Tier II courses (choose one course from each of the following four areas):
Selection response:
| AGRO 462, Plant Breeding | 3 |
| ANSC 423, Animal Breeding | 3 |
| BIOL 467, Evolution | 3 |
Physiology:
| ANSC 421, Physiology of Reproduction | 3 |
| BIOL 354, Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 381, Animal Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 385, Introduction to Cancer | 3 |
| BIOL 451, Physiology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| BIOL 474, Immunology | 3 |
| EPWS 314, Plant Physiology | 3 |
| HORT 471, Plant Mineral Nutrition | 3 |
Organism structure:
| ANSC 370, Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals | 4 |
| BIOL 313, Structure and Function of Plants | 3 |
| BIOL 322, Zoology | 3 |
| BIOL 330, Comparative Anatomy and Embryology | 4 |
| BIOL 470, Developmental Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 465, Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| EPWS 303, Economic Entomology | 4 |
Molecular Genetics:
| BIOL 475, Virology | 3 |
| BIOL 478, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| BIOL 482, Microbial Systematics | 2 |
| GENE 486, Genes and Genomes | 3 |
| GENE 488, Gene Regulation | 3 |
Tier III courses (Choose one science and ethics course from the following):
| AGRO 303V, Genetics and Society | 3 |
| HON 306V, Science, Ethics, and Society | 3 |
| PHIL 321, Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
Additional courses
Electives to bring total to 128 credits including 48 upper division credits.
Recommended Electives
Honors College:
Nine credits from:
HON 205G, Life, Energy, and Evolution; HON 214, Successful Fellowship Writing; HON 225G, History of Ethics; HON 245G, Chemistry: Experiments, Laws, and Theories.
Six credits from: HON 306V, Science, Ethics, & Society; HON 314, Successful Fellowship Writing; HON 322V, Science and Public Policy; HON 410, Honors Internship; HON 420, Independent Studies; HON 421, Special Topics.
Three credits:
HON 400, Honors Thesis.
Bioinformatics:
Students may pursue a minor in Bioinformatics after consulting with an advisor in the Computer Science Department. There are 19 credits of coursework required for this minor which involve: CS 171, CS 272, CS 370 or 371, and CS 486.