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Love the science of living things and want to change the world of agriculture?
Agricultural Biology can help you solve some of the most-critical problems in food and ecosystem sustainability facing the world today. Discover the basic and applied science of plant-microbe ecosystems, impacts of insects and arthropods, and weed science. Develop a deeper understanding of how to build healthier food systems for a growing world while protecting the environment.
Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
Format | On campus | |||
Part of | College of Agricultural Sciences | |||
Competitive major? | No | |||
Accelerated option? | No |
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Learn in greater detail how insects affect and can be used to measure ecosystem health. Learn how to manage insects in the environment and about insect biotechnology.
Learn how microbes affect plant and ecosystem health, how they spread through the environment, and how to manage microbes on plants and in the soil with traditional methods and with biotechnology.
The Agricultural Biology major is designed to not only help you explore the science of agriculture, but experience learning in the field and create connections in the industry. It’s also where you’ll explore future careers and determine who you want to be and what you want to do with your degree in hand after college.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Brennan Bates at [email protected] or (970) 491-7747
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