Agronomy (B.S.)
The Agronomy major at South Dakota State University provides broad training in the plant and soil sciences and in precision agriculture.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Brookings, United States
About the program
The integrated program is designed to provide students with an understanding of crops, soils, weeds, entomology, plant pathology, plant breeding and genetics, precision agriculture, natural resource management, and the interaction of production systems.
This Agronomy major at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in agricultural, food or natural resource industries
- Like working with computers and other precision technology
- Want to help others by practicing sustainable farming
- Want to discover new ways to produce safe, nutritious foods
- Are involved in 4-H, FFA, or other agriculture-related activities
Career Opportunities
- Crop consulting
- Crop/plant research
- Agronomy, seed and chemical sales and service
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
Courses Included
- Crop Production and Lab
- Soils and Lab
- Principles of Plant Pathology and Lab
- Entomology and Lab (COM)
- Insect Pest Management and Lab
- Integrated Natural Resource Management and Lab
- Agricultural Marketing and Prices