Agronomy

Description

The Agronomy major provides broad training in the plant and soil sciences and in crop production technology. The integrated program is designed to provide students with an understanding and knowledge base in crops, soils, weeds, entomology, plant pathology, breeding and genetics, precision agriculture, natural resource management, and the interaction of production systems.

This major is recommended for students interested in cropping systems, natural/agricultural resource management, or the agribusiness areas of crops, soils, and pest management. Individuals can prepare for careers in crop consulting, crop/plant research, and with private industry managing agricultural inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers; developing improved seed traits, plant sciences, genomics, and producing seed; and for work with government agencies, such as the Cooperative Extension Service, Farm Service Agency, Agricultural Research Service, and Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Minors and Certifications

In addition to the Bachelor of Science Degree, the Department offers three undergraduate minors: (1) Agronomy and (2) Pest Management, (3) Horticulture, as well as the Soil Science Certification.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 8662 Year (National)
• USD 18044 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

• Crop Production and Lab Credits: 3 A
• First Year Seminar ** (credits count for IGR #1) A
• Soils and Lab * ** (credits count for IGR #2) A
• Principles of Plant Pathology and Lab Credits: 3 A
• Insect Biology and Lab (COM) Credits: 3 A
• Insect Pest Management and Lab Credits: 3 A
• Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrient Management Credits: 3 A
• Weed Science and Lab Credits: 3 A

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Quality new facilities
• Excellent student leadership
• Shared governance
• Partnerships with local community
• Robust and Integrated assessment program
• Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics