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Programs of Study, 1997-1999
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCES

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AW-101 Turner
1102 South Goodwin
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-3420

MAJOR IN CROP SCIENCES

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For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Crop Sciences

The major in crop sciences is designed for students with an interest in agronomic crop plants. There are five options under the crop sciences major. Students can study the diversity of crop plants-how they grow and are grown-in the crops option. In the plant protection option, students learn how to protect plants from the effects of diseases, insects, and weeds. The intersection between crop plants and their environment is emphasized in the agroecology option. Students in the crop agribusiness option learn about crop sciences and about agribusiness management. The plant biotechnology and molecular biology option is designed for students interested in molecular aspects of crop plants and their interactions with other organisms. In each of these options students receive a strong basic grounding in science which can lead to employment or, with suitable choice of electives, to graduate or professional study.

PRESCRIBED COURSES INCLUDING CAMPUS GENERAL EDUCATION

HOURS	COMPOSITION I AND SPEECH
6-7	Choose one of the following options: RHET 105-Principles of Composition or equivalent (see college Composition I requirement) and SPCOM 101-Principles of Effective Speaking SPCOM 111 and SPCOM 112-Verbal Communication
HOURS	COMPOSITION II
3	Select from campus approved list.
HOURS	QUANTITATIVE REASONING
4-5	MATH 134-Calculus for Social Scientists or 120-Calculus and Analytical Geometry
3-4	One Course in Statistics-See College of ACES Handbook for approved courses.
HOURS	NATURAL SCIENCES
8	CHEM 101-General Chemistry and 102-General Chemistry (Biological or Physical Version) or CHEM 103-General Chemistry: Organic Chemical Studies
4	PLBIO 100-Plant Biology
4-5	Choose one: MCBIO 100-Introductory Microbiology and 101-Introductory Experimental Microbiology BIOL 104-Animal Biology
HOURS	HUMANITIES
6	Select from campus approved list.
HOURS	CULTURAL STUDIES
6	Select from campus approved list. One course from western culture and one from non-western/U.S. minority culture.
HOURS	SOCIAL SCIENCES
9	Select from campus approved list.
HOURS	ACES PRESCRIBED
2	ACES 100-Contemporary Issues in Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
4	ACE 100-Economics of Resources, Agriculture, and Food
40	Total ACES Prescribed and Elective courses must total 40 hours.
HOURS	CPSC PRESCRIBED
4	CPSC 121-Principles of Field Crop Sciences
1	CPSC 290-Undergraduate Agronomy Seminar

Agroecology Option
The agroecology option addresses ecologically based management of cropping systems, stewardship of the environment, and sustainable food production systems. This option is designed to prepare students for careers in integrated plant health management, crop consulting, and agrichemical management, or for entrance into graduate school. A minimum of 126 hours is required for graduation.

HOURS	OTHER PRESCRIBED COURSES
3	CHEM 231-Elementary Organic Chemistry
3	CPSC 326-Weeds and Their Control
2-3	CPSC 321-Biological Control of Insect Pests or PL PA 305-Principles of Plant Disease Control
3	CPSC 337-Ecology of Cropping Systems
3-5	EEE 212-Basic Ecology or CPSC 140-Ecology of Agricultural and Forest Systems
3	ENTOM 120-Introduction to Applied Entomology
4	GEOL 101-Introduction to Physical Geology or 107-General Geology, I
3	PL PA 204-Introductory Plant Pathology
4	SOILS 101-Introductory Soils
3	SOILS 304-Soil Conservation and Management or 305-Soil Microbiology
6	Two courses from the following: CPSC 318-Crop Growth and Production CPSC 319-Environment and Plant Ecosystems CPSC 322-Forage Crops and Pastures SOILS 301-Pedology SOILS 303-Soil Fertility and Fertilizers PL PA 377-Diseases of Field Crops

Crops Option
The crops option is designed for students with an interest in agronomic crop plants. This option prepares students for careers in crop production and marketing, cropping systems management, plant breeding, and seed merchandising, or for entrance into graduate school. A minimum of 126 hours is required for graduation.

HOURS	OTHER PRESCRIBED COURSES
3	CHEM 231-Elementary Organic Chemistry
4	GEOL 101-Introduction to Physical Geology or 107-General Geology, I
3	PL PA 204-Introductory Plant Pathology
4	SOILS 101-Introductory Soils
3-4	One course from: ANSCI 100-Introduction to Animal Sciences FSHN 101-Introduction to Food Sciences and Human Nutrition TSM 100-Engineering Applications in Agriculture
12	Select from the following: CPSC 220-Plant and Animal Genetics CPSC 315-Genetics of Higher Organisms CPSC 318-Crop Growth and Production CPSC 319-Environment and Plant Ecosystems CPSC 322-Forage Crops and Pastures CPSC 323-Principles of Plant Breeding CPSC 324-Plant Breeding Methods CPSC 326-Weeds and Their Control CPSC 330-Plant Physiology CPSC 336-Perennial Grass Ecosystems CPSC 337-Ecology of Cropping Systems CPSC 350-Crops and Society CPSC 377-Diseases of Field Crops
6	Select from the following: SOILS 301-Pedology SOILS 302-Soil Testing Practicum SOILS 303-Soil Fertility and Fertilizers SOILS 304-Soil Conservation and Management SOILS 305-Soil Microbiology SOILS 306-Field Pedology SOILS 307-Soil Chemistry SOILS 308-The Physics of the Plant Environment SOILS 311-Laboratory Methods for SOILS Research SOILS 313-Soil Mineralogy

Crop Agribusiness Option
The option in crop agribusiness is designed for students wanting to combine agronomic production and business management. This option prepares students for careers in production and marketing, cropping systems management, and a broad range of multi-functional agricultural enterprises, or for entrance into graduate school. A minimum of 126 hours is required for graduation.

HOURS	OTHER PRESCRIBED COURSES
3	ACCY 200-Fundamentals of Accounting or 201-Principles of Accounting, I
3	ENTOM 120-Introduction to Applied Entomology
3-5	Select from: PLBIO 234-Form and Function in Flowering Plants BIOL 104-Animal Biology MCBIO 100-Introductory Microbiology and MCBIO 101-Introductory Experimental Microbiology
4	SOILS 101-Introductory Soils
3	PL PA 204-Introductory Plant Pathology
3-4	Select one from the following: ANSCI 100-Introduction to Animal Sciences FSHN 101-Introduction to Food Science and Human Nutrition HORT 100-Introduction to Horticulture TSM 100-Engineering Applications in Agriculture
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9	Select from the following business related courses: ACE 222-Marketing Commodity and Food Products or B ADM 202-Principles of Marketing ACE 231-Food and Agribusiness Management or ACE 232-Management of Farm Enterprises ACE 243-Agricultural Finance or FIN 254-Corporate Finance

Plant Biotechnology And Molecular Biology Option
The plant biotechnology and molecular biology option provides a curriculum that prepares students for careers in biotechnology or for entrance into graduate school. The basic sciences are emphasized, including a strong foundation in biology and genetics. Students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate independent study in a molecular biology laboratory. A minimum of 126 hours is required for graduation.

HOURS	OTHER PRESCRIBED COURSES
3	CPSC 205-Genetic Engineering Laboratory
4	CPSC 220-Plant and Animal Genetics
3	CPSC 221-Biotechnology in Agriculture
4	CPSC 315-Genetics of Higher Organisms
3	CHEM 231-Elementary Organic Chemistry
2	CHEM 234-Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory
6-8	Select two from the following: CPSC 318-Crop Growth and Production CPSC 323-Principles of Plant Breeding CPSC 330-Plant Physiology CPSC 333-Plant Physiology Laboratory PL PA 204-Introductory Plant Pathology
3-4	Select one from the following: ANSCI 100-Introduction to Animal Science FSHN 101-Introduction to Food Science and Nutrition FOR 101-Introduction to Forestry HORT 100-Introduction to Horticulture TSM 100-Engineering Applications in Agriculture
3-4	Select one from the following: BIOCHEM 350-Introduction Biochemistry CSB 300-Cell Biology, I CSB 301-Cell Biology, II MCBIO 316-Genetic Analysis of Microorganisms MCBIO 330-Molecular Biology of Microorganisms PLBIO 338-Plant Molecular Biology
10-15	Select three from the following: BIO 104-Animal Biology BIO 120-Genetics, Evolution, and Biodiversity BIO 121-Ecology and Organismic Biology BIO 122-Molecular and Cellular Biology MCBIO 100-Introductory Microbiology MCBIO 101-Introductory Experimental Microbiology or 201-Experimental Microbiology PLBIO 100-Plant Biology or 234-Form and Function in Flowering Plants

Plant Protection Option

The plant protection option provides a broad selection of courses in crops, soils, plant disease, insects and weeds, and the physical sciences. This option is designed to prepare students for careers in crop consulting, integrated pest management, and agribusiness management and merchandising, or for entrance into graduate school. A minimum of 130 hours is required for graduation.

HOURS	OTHER PRESCRIBED COURSES
3	CHEM 231-Elementary Organic Chemistry
3-4	CPSC 220-Plant and Animal Genetics or CPSC 330-Plant Physiology
3-5	CPSC 250-Crop Sciences Internship
3	CPSC 318-Crop Growth and Production
3	CPSC 326-Weeds and Their Control
3	ENTOM 120-Introduction to Applied Entomology
4	ENTOM 319-Fundamentals of Insect Pest Management
3-5	MCBIO 100-Introductory Microbiology and 101-Introductory Experimental Biology or BIOL 104-Animal Biology or PLBIO 234-Form and Functioning Flowering Plants
3	PL PA 204-Introductory Plant Pathology
3	PL PA 305-Principles of Plant Disease Control or PL PA 377-Diseases of Field Crops
4	SOILS 101-Introductory Soils
3	SOILS 303-Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
3-4	Select one from the following: FSHN 101-Introduction to Food Science and Humanb Nutrition HORT 100-Introduction to Horticulture TSM 100-Engineering Applications in Agriculture

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