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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

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Plant Pathology Concentration

The concentration in plant pathology focuses on improving the Sustainability of food systems, food security, and natural resource management.

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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.

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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