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WARNING: The following information reflects a degree requirement which expired as of Summer 2012. Please click the appropriate link under "Degree Programs" on the right side of this page to view the currently effective requirements for this program. If a link to this program does not appear, the program may no longer be available, or may be available under a different academic unit. You can find past requirements under the appropriate archived catalog.
The Agricultural Biotechnology major is a designed for students interested in careers as laboratory or research technicians in plant biotechnology, breeding, genetics, entomology, plant pathology, molecular biology, or physiology, as well as for students preparing for advanced degrees in these areas. The program emphasizes the development and application of new technology to ensure a safe and abundant food and fiber supply. Students may find employment in industry, government, or university labs.
| First Year |
| Biol 106 [B] (GER) | 4 |
| Engl 101 [W] (GER) | 3 |
| Hort 102 | 3 |
| Math 140 [N] (GER) | 4 |
| Biol 120 [B] or Biol 107 [B] (GER) | 4 |
| EconS 101 [S] or EconS 102 [S] (GER) | 3 |
| GenEd 110 [A] or GenEd 111 [A] (GER) | 3 |
| Hort 202 | 4 |
| Second Year |
| Arts & Humanities [H,G] or Social Sciences [S,K] (GER)1 | 3 |
| Chem 105 [P] (GER) | 4 |
| GenEd 110 [A] or GenEd 111 [A] (GER) | 3 |
| IPM 2012 | 2 |
| Stat 212 [N] (GER) | 4 |
| Chem 106 [P] (GER) | 4 |
| Entom 340 | 3 |
| H D 205 [C] or ComSt 102 [C] (GER) | 3 or 4 |
| SoilS 201 [B] (GER) | 3 |
| Elective (Rec [M] course) | 3 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year |
| Anth 203 [K] or Anth 309 [K] (GER) | 3 |
| Chem 345 | 4 |
| MBioS 301 | 4 |
| Pl P 429 | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities [H,G] (GER)1 | 3 |
| CropS 425 | 3 |
| CropS 495 | 3 |
| MBioS 303 | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Fourth Year |
| Hort 480 | 3 |
| MBioS 478 | 3 |
| Stat 412 | 3 |
| Tier III Course [T] (GER)1 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| 400-500-level Seminar in CAHNRS | 1 |
| Hort 416 or CropS 411 [M] | 3 |
| MBioS 401 | 3 |
| MBioS 404 | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
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