Seed Science 2nd Major


The following courses are required for a Secondary Major in Seed Science. This secondary major is offered by the Department of Agronomy for students seeking careers in the seed industry.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (21 credits) Credit Term
AGRON 114: Principles of Agronomy
OR
HORT 221: Principles of Horticulture
3(2-3 to 4)3(2-2) F, SF, S
AGRON 154: Fundamentals of Soil Science 3(2-2 to 4) F, S
AGRON 206: Introduction to Meteorology 3(3-0) F, S
AGRON 354: Soils and Plant Growth 3(3-0) F, S
Agron or Hort electives 6
AST electives (AST 362 recommended) 3
LIFE/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (20 credits) Credit Term
AGRON 317: Principles of Weed Science 3(2-2) F, S
BIOL 211: Principles of Biology I 3(3-0) F, S
BIOL 211L: Principles of Biology Laboratory 1(0-3) F, S
BIOL 212: Principles of Biology II 3(3-0) F, S
BIOL 212L: Principles of Biology Laboratory 1(0-3) F, S
ENT 376: Fundamentals of Entomology and Pest Management 3(2-3) F, S
GEN 320: Genetics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology
OR
BIOL 313: Principles of Genetics
3(3-0)3(3-0) F, SF, S
PL P 408: Principles of Plant Pathology 3(2-3) F
SEED SCIENCE (10 credits) Credit Term
AGRON 338: Seed Science and Technology 3(2-2) S
AGRON 421: Introduction to Plant Breeding 3(3-0) F, S
AGRON 491: Seed Science Internship Experience 2-4 cr. F, S, SS
Select 300-400 level course from Agron, AST, or Hort 2 F, S, SS
PHYSICAL SCIENCES (12 credits) Credit Term
CHEM 163 & 163L: General Chemistry & Laboratory 5(4-3) F, S, SS
CHEM 231 & 231L: Elementary Organic Chem. & Lab.
OR
BBMB 221: Structure and Reactions in Biochemical Processes
4(3-3)3(3-0) F, S, SSF, S
PHYS 106: The Physics of Common Experience
OR
PHYS 111: General Physics
OR
Chem 164/164L: General Chemistry & Lab
4(4-2)4(4-2)4(3-3) F, SF, S, SSF, S
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (6 credits) Credit Term
MATH 140: College AlgebraORMATH 150: Discrete Math for Business and Social Science 3(3-1) 3(2-1) F, S, SS F, S, SS
STAT 101: Principles of Statistics
OR
STAT 104: Introduction to Statistics
3(2-2)4(3-2) F, S, SSF, S, SS

Demonstration of computer proficiency or take a course in Computer Science (See adviser for procedures to meet requirement).

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS (9 credits) Credit Term
ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics 3(3-0) F, S, SS
Econ 235: Introduction to Agricultural Markets 3(3-0) F, S
Select one course from Acct 284; Econ 102, 330, 336; Mgt 370; or Mkt 340 3
COMMUNICATIONS (12.5 credits) Credit Term
ENGL 104: First-Year Composition I 3(3-0) F, S, SS
ENGL 105: First-Year Composition II 3(3-0) F, S, SS
LIB 160: Library Instruction 0.5(1-0) F, S
SP CM 212: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
OR
AG EDS 311: Presentation & Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences
3(3-0)3(3-0) F, S, SSF, S
ENGLISH 302: Business Communication
OR
ENGLISH 309: Report and Proposal Writing
OR
ENGLISH 314: Technical Communication
3(3-0)3(3-0)3(3-0) F, S, SSF, S, SSF, S, SS
HUMANITIES, ETHICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)

Three credits each in ethics, U.S. diversity, international perspectives, humanities, social sciences, and agricultural issues (all courses must be from approved lists).


PRIMARY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS AND FREE ELECTIVES (22.5 credits)

128 total credits required for graduation