Agricultural Biology – Weed Science

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. 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.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

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.