Agricultural Biology Major
Agricultural Biology students acquire firsthand experience working with world-class faculty learning how to help solve the most difficult problems we face today in food production and environmental conservation.
The Agricultural Biology degree program offers an opportunity to learn how ecosystems function and how to protect them. The major includes three concentrations, encouraging you to specialize in a field of study that aligns with your interests and goals. You will share this experience with a cohort of students who will become your teammates in strengthening the ecosystems that we all depend on for food, fiber, and ecosystem services.
Together, you will become prepared to identify applications and put in practice the knowledge gained to solve today’s biggest challenges.
The CSU Course Catalog has info on coursework and degree requirements for each concentration.
Three Concentrations to Choose From
Plant Pathology Concentration
The concentration in plant pathology focuses on improving the Sustainability of food systems, food security, and natural resource management.
Weed Science Concentration
The concentration in weed science, focuses on plants that are major threats to our food security such as invasive and weed plant species. Students will learn how to identify and manage weeds and discover the role that biotechnology plays in weed management.
Entomology Concentration
The concentration in entomology focuses on the basic and applied science of insects and other arthropods such as ticks and mites. Students aid in building a more sustainable food system while improving and protecting the environment.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Solve problems related to plants, insects, and microbes in natural and managed ecosystems
- Understand social, economic, and biophysical aspects of the management of biological problems in natural and managed ecosystems
- Create solutions for pests and beneficial species in natural and managed ecosystems
- Describe, assess, analyze, and synthesize knowledge from coursework 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 about sustainable pest and pathogen management in natural and managed ecosystems
Where You’ll Find Us
Bug Zoo and Community Outreach
Volunteer with this traveling exhibit to introduce K-12 students to 30+ species of arachnids, insects, and other arthropods.
Agricultural Research and Development Center
Work directly with crops and livestock at this research and teaching complex — one of ten around the state.
C. P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity
Our collection represents most orders of insects with a strong coverage of Rocky Mountain and southwestern species.
Plant Growth Facilities
SPUR
CSU Spur bridges urban and rural communities through education on food, water, health, careers, and rural innovation.
Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building
CSU’s new home for Colorado agriculture, student aspirations and agricultural innovation for global impact.
Related Interests
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Entomology
- Plants
- Weeds
Career Opportunities
- Researcher
- Crop Advisor
- Extension Education
- Grower
- Agriculture Consultant
- Production Manager
- Inspector
- Diagnostician
- Academics
- Agricultural Biologist & Engineer
- Agricultural Science Research Technician
- Biologist
- Insect Molecular Biologist
- Research Agronomist
- Research Biologist
- Research Entomologist
- Research Plant Pathologist
- Social Science Specialist
- Graduate and Professional Schools
- State and Federal Government Agencies
Meet Your Academic Success Coordinator
Chris Amerman
For more information, contact Chris Amerman, Academic Success Coordinator for the Agricultural Biology Undergraduate Major.