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What courses do I need to take in order to get a degree in Agronomy from the University of Minnesota, Crookston?   Agronomy B.S.Agriculture Department
The B.S. in agronomy is a career-oriented program that combines science-based agriculture training and education with a strong liberal arts background to produce graduates skilled in the highly technical fields of agronomic science and crop production. The flexibility of the two tracks, agronomy and crop production enables students to build a thorough understanding of crop science with a concentration in areas such as crop production, agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, integrated pest management, seed conditioning and technology, and other areas related to production and quality in the food and fiber industry.
Program outcomes: graduates will
Admissions RequirementsFor information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.
General RequirementsAll students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.
Program RequirementsStudents must complete 40 upper division credits. Liberal Education RequirementsA minimum of 40 liberal education credits are required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required: BIOL 1009 - General Biology, BIOL SCI, PEOPLE/ENV (4.0 cr) BIOL 2022 - General Botany, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr) CHEM 1001 - Introductory Chemistry, PHYS SCI (4.0 cr) COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr) COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr) SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr) Choose one of the following: MATH 1031 - College Algebra, MATH THINK (3.0 cr) or MATH 1150 - Elementary Statistics, MATH THINK (3.0 cr)
Technology Requirement (3 cr)Students must take 3 credits of any CA courses. Agronomy Program Requirements (50 cr)
Program Sub-PlansStudents are required to complete one of the following sub-plans. Agronomic Science | more | view sample planThe agronomic science track allows students to build a thorough understanding of crop science with a concentration in areas such as agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, integrated pest management, and seed conditioning and technology.
Agronomic Science Emphasis (13 cr)
Agriculture/Natural Resources Electives Students should take 7 credits of agriculture/natural resources electives selected from the following departments: AgBu, AgEc, Agro, ASM, AnSc, GnAg, Hort, NatR, Turf. Open ElectivesStudents must take enough open electives credits to satisfy the 120 credit graduation requirement. Approximately 9 credits are needed Crop Production | more | view sample planThe crop production track, along with building strong agronomic skills, has an agricultural business component that allows students to develop their marketing and farm business management skills.
Crop Production Emphasis (13 cr)AGEC 2310 - Agribusiness Financial Records (3.0 cr)AGEC 3540 - Farm Business Management (3.0 cr) AGEC 4740 - Grain and Livestock Marketing (3.0 cr) SWM 3224 - Soil and Water Conservation (4.0 cr)
Agriculture/Natural Resources Electives Students should take 7 credits of agriculture/natural resources electives selected from the following departments: AgBu, AgEc, Agro, AnSc, ASM, GnAg, Hort, NatR, Turf.
Open ElectivesStudents must take enough open electives credits to satisfy the 120 credit graduation requirement. Approximately 9 credits are needed.
Agronomy MinorAgriculture and Natural Resources Department
The agronomy minor prepares graduates to work in crop production operations and provides entry level education for jobs in the agriculture service sector. Potential employers include seed, feed, fertilizer, and chemical companies, grain inspection facilities, and grain elevators.
Minor Requirements | view sample plan Required Courses
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