Curriculum in Agronomy Students majoring in agronomy study crop science, soil science, and agricultural meteorology in one of three options: (1) general agronomy, (2) environmental science, (3) science. A minimum of 15 credits for the agronomy major and 9 credits for the agronomy minor must be earned at Iowa State. General Agronomy Option Cr. Degree Requirements 12.5 Interpersonal and public communication skills Engl 104, 105; Lib 160; Sp Cm 212 or AgEdS 311; Engl 302, 309, or 314 6 Mathematical sciences Math 140; Stat 104; demonstration of computer proficiency 16 Physical sciences Chem 163, 163L, 231, 231L, Geol 100; Phys 106 16 Biological sciences Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L; Agron 320; select two additional courses from Biol 312; BBMB 301; Ent 376; Micro 201, or Pl P 407 15 Humanities, ethics, and social science 3 cr. each in ethics, U.S. diversity, international perspectives, humanities, and social sciences (from approved list) 6 Economics and business Econ 101; one course from the following: Acct 284, Econ 102, 235, 330, 336, Mgmt 370, Mkt 340 33 Agronomic sciences Agron 105, 110, 114, 154, 206, 210, 230, 306, 310, 354, 354L, 356 or 392, 410, and 492 and 9 cr. of electives (no more than 2 cr. total from Agron 331, 370, 490, 491, and 496 allowed to meet the 9 cr. requirement; Agron 320 may be used only as a biological science by Agronomy majors) 23.5 Free electives 128 Total credits     Environmental Science Option Cr. Degree Requirements 12.5 Interpersonal and public communication skills Engl 104, 105; Lib 160; Sp Cm 212 or AgEdS 311; 3 cr. elective from Engl 302, 309, or 314 7 Mathematical sciences Math 181 or 160; Stat 101 or 104; demonstration of computer proficiency 17 Physical sciences Chem 163, 163L, 231, 231L; Geol 100, 100L; Phys 111 13 Biological sciences Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L; Micro 201; 3 cr. from the following: A Ecl 410, Agron 320, Biol 312, BBMB 301, Ent 376, Pl P 407 15 Humanities, ethics, and social science 3 cr. each in ethics, U.S. diversity, international perspectives, humanities, and social sciences (from approved list) 6 Economics and business Econ 101; Env S 380 30 Agronomic sciences Agron 105, 110, 114, 154, 206, 210, 260, 310, 356 or 360, 410, 473, 485, 492 and 4 cr. of electives (no more than 2 cr. total from Agron 331, 370, 490, 491, and 496 allowed to meet the 4 cr. require ment) (A minimum of 15 cr. in agronomy must be earned at Iowa State.) 9 Environmental sciences Select 9 credits from Bot 340; NREM 407; Env S 201, 293, 324, 330, 425, 450, 491; EnSci 401, 402, 404; AST 425, 475 18.5 Free electives 128 Total credits Science Option The science option is recommended for individuals who want a stronger basic science orientation. See an agronomy adviser for specific recommendations.   Typical Program for the First Year Cr. Fall R Orientation in Agronomy— Agron 110 3 Principles of Agronomy— Agron 114 3 College Algebra—Math 140 3 First-Year Composition—Engl 104 5 General Chemistry—Chem 163 and 163L 4 Principles of Biology I—Biol 201 and 201L 3 The Earth—Geol 100 Cr. Spring 3 Introduction to Meteorology— Agron 206 3 First-Year Composition—Engl 105 0.5 Library Instruction—Lib 160 3 Principles of Microeconomics— Econ 101 3 Humanties elective-from approved list