Major in Agricultural Biology, Entomology Concentration

The Agricultural Biology major with a concentration in Entomology provides a strong scientific foundation in entomology to address challenges in natural and managed systems. Students will gain tools to foster sustainability and address pressing issues involving biophysical and sociocultural components of these systems. The major features courses in agriculture, biology, and ecology as well as practical training through internships and/or research experiences. Students will learn the complex interactions that occur among microbes, insects, and plant species in natural and managed ecosystems and develop skills to use systems thinking to solve real-world problems. Knowledge and skills gained from the major will enable students to identify and solve complex problems in natural and managed systems, especially implementing effective and sustainable pest management. 

Learning Outcomes

• Integrate skills and knowledge to solve problems related to plants, insects, and microbes in natural and managed ecosystems
• Demonstrate understanding of social, economic, and biophysical aspects of the management of biological problems in natural and managed ecosystems
• Describe, assess, analyze, and synthesize knowledge from across the curriculum to create solutions for pests and beneficial species in natural and managed ecosystems
• Promote and practice inclusion to form effective teams that solve complex problems in natural and managed ecosystems
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences regarding sustainable pest and pathogen management in natural and managed ecosystems 

Potential Occupations

This major will be an excellent choice for students interested in careers as researchers, crop advisors, extension educators, growers, agriculture consultants, production managers, inspectors, diagnosticians, regulatory professionals and for those who wish to pursue careers in academia.

Effective Fall 2020

 Entomology Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:
BSPM 423	Evolution and Classification of Insects	3
BSPM 445	Aquatic Insects	4
BSPM 462/BZ 462/MIP 462	Parasitology and Vector Biology	5
BZ 416/SOCR 416	Pollination Biology and Management	3

1	A minimum grade of 'C' (2.000) must be obtained in this course in order to complete the program.
2	Transfer students are required to take AB 270 in lieu of AB 120, AB 130, and AB 230.
3	Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to 120, of which at least 42 must be Upper-Division (300- to 400-level).

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: Each course used to satisfy requirements of the major requires a minimum grade of 'C' (2.000).

To prepare for first semester: The curriculum for the Agricultural Biology major assumes students enter college prepared to take calculus. Entering students who are not prepared to take calculus will need to fulfill pre-calculus requirements in the first semester. Those pre-calculus requirements are listed as benchmark courses in Freshman Semester 1 below​.