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College of Agriculture Core Curriculum and Electives
All curricula in the College of Agriculture lead to a bachelor
of science degree. Each major has specific degree requirements for
graduation. These include the College of Agriculture’s core
curriculum.
Students pursuing a primary major in another college and taking
a second major in the College of Agriculture must fulfill the core
curriculum requirements of the College of Agriculture and all the
requirements of the second major. The College of Agriculture core
curriculum follows.
Minimum Subject Area
Credits |
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| 9.5 |
Interpersonal and public
com-munication skills
6 credits of English composition with grades of C or
bett er; 3 credits of speech fundamentals with grades of C or
better; 0.5 credit in Lib 160
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| 17 |
Mathematical, physical, and life sciences
3 credits of mathematics; 3 credits of statistics; 5
credits of physical
science (e.g., chemistry, geologi- cal and atmospheric sciences,
physics); 6 credits of life science (e.g., biochemistry, biology,
botany, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, zoology).
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| 15 |
Humanities, ethics and social sciences
3 credits of ethics from an approved list; 3 credits
of humanities; 3 credits of social sciences; 3 credits of U.S.
diversity from an approved list;
3 credits of international perspec- tives from an approved list. |
The College of Agriculture is committed to enhancing
student proficiency in four areas:
1) ability to write, discuss and present subject matter within
the major (communications),
2) ability to consider many dimensions of a problem and develop
a solution (problem-solving), 3) ability to use computers for computation,
document processing and communications, and 4) ability to analyze
issues related to human impact on natural resources and the environment.
Courses required by each major, courses within the College of Agriculture’s
core curriculum or free elective courses are used to develop these
proficiencies. The specific requirements are:
Communications: Equivalent to 3 credits from one or more courses.
Communication activities are incorporated into designated courses
within each major field. The requirement is fulfilled by taking
one or more of these communication-intensive courses.
Problem-solving: Equivalent to 3 credits from one or more courses.
Problem-solving activities (disciplinary and multidisciplinary)
are incorporated into designated courses within each major field.
The problem-solving requirement is fulfilled by taking one or more
of these problem-solving-intensive courses.
Computer proficiency: All College of Agriculture students must
demonstrate computer proficiency according to procedures established
by each department.
Environmental issues: Equivalent to 3 credits from one or more
courses. Students are strongly encouraged to select course work
in this area which will give them an appreciation of both ecological
and human/societal dimensions of the environment.
Electives
Students use electives to broaden their education or to
strengthen an area of specialization. Electives may be used to meet
the requirements for a double major (see statement on double majors
in this catalog). Those who wish to change their major, or who decide
to graduate with a double major, must be enrolled for the last two
semesters in the curriculum in which they expect to graduate. Students
in ROTC may apply ROTC credits toward elective requirements.
Advising
Each student in the College of Agriculture works closely
with an academic adviser who is associated with the major in which
the student is enrolled.
All entering students and their parents are strongly encouraged
to participate in the summer orientation program in which they will
have the opportunity to meet and work with academic advisers in
planning their first semester schedule of classes.
The advisers also assist students in making personal adjustments
to university life, offer suggestions on academic and co-curricular
choices, and provide information on career choices. Advisers make
a special effort to adjust course schedules in accordance with students’
interests and capabilities.
A student may wish to prepare for admission to a professional program
such as law, medicine, or veterinary medicine while pursuing a bachelor
of science degree in the College of Agriculture. This may be accomplished
through several majors; however, it is recommended that the student
work closely with an academic adviser.
Each department prepares a guide to help students chart their long-term
programs and to specify the exact requirements for graduation. Visit
the college web site www.ag.iastate.edu.
Graduate Study
Graduate study in agriculture is conducted through the Graduate
College. Details are found in the Graduate College section of this
catalog.
Various departments in the College of Agriculture also participate
in the following graduate-level interdepartmental offerings:
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Genetics
Immunobiology
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Neuroscience
Plant Physiology
Professional Agriculture (off-campus)
Technology and Social Change (interdepartmental minor)
Toxicology
Water Resources
For details, consult the Graduate College section of this catalog.
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