Agriculture and Food Systems Major Curriculum
Part 1: Preparation for the Major (23-24 credits)
Science course requirements for the major (12 credits):
- One semester of biology (4) at any level
- One semester of chemistry (4) at any level
- One semester of earth science/planet earth/geology; or ecology/landscape ecology/human ecology geology (4)
Soils (3 Credits)
- Soils (3) any level
Economics (3 Credits)
- Economics (3); (microeconomics recommended)
Mathematics/quantitative/research course requirements: (3 or 4 credits)
- Placement into pre-calculus minimum; completion of pre-calc recommended.
- Statistics or research methods (3-4)
- another quantitative requirement is in the major (see below^)
Part 2: Courses in the Major - 15 courses (45 credits)
FIVE Core Courses (15 Credits) chosen from A and B, below:
A) Two required courses (6 credits):
- 11:020:210 Introduction to Agriculture and Food Systems (3 credits)
- 11:020:215 Applied Practical Applications in Agriculture and Food Systems^ (3 Credits)
B) Three courses from an approved list* (9 credits):
Part 1: Preparation for the Major (23-24 credits)
Science course requirements for the major (12 credits):
- One semester of biology (4) at any level
- One semester of chemistry (4) at any level
- One semester of earth science/planet earth/geology; or ecology/landscape ecology/human ecology geology (4)
Soils (3 Credits)
- Soils (3) any level
Economics (3 Credits)
- Economics (3); (microeconomics recommended)
Mathematics/quantitative/research course requirements: (3 or 4 credits)
- Placement into pre-calculus minimum; completion of pre-calc recommended.
- Statistics or research methods (3-4)
- another quantitative requirement is in the major (see below^)
Part 2: Courses in the Major - 15 courses (45 credits)
FIVE Core Courses (15 Credits) chosen from A and B, below:
A) Two required courses (6 credits):
- 11:020:210 Introduction to Agriculture and Food Systems (3 credits)
- 11:020:215 Applied Practical Applications in Agriculture and Food Systems^ (3 Credits)
B) Three courses from an approved list* (9 credits):
For example: Introductory courses such as Plant Science, Botany, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Animal Science, Human Ecology, Nutrition, Oceanography, Sociology, Psychology etc.
Agroecology, Agritourism, Direct Farm Marketing, Sustainable Agriculture, Starting and Managing a Small Farm, Community Food Justice, Spanish language & culture or other languages & cultures
10 Electives (30 Credits):
10 Electives must be chosen to have breadth and some depth in consultation with UPD.
At least one elective classes must be selected from each of the following five categories*.
- Agricultural Sciences (which may focus on specialty crops, urban and new technologies as well as different production methods)
- Agribusiness and entrepreneurship
- Food Systems; including community food justice and advocacy; health; supply chain
- Policy, ethics and law;
- Communication, education and leadership
*Note: Courses will be listed in Degree Navigator under each category