Department of Crop Sciences

www.cropsci.uiuc.edu

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

Major in Crop Sciences
Minor in Crop Sciences

Major in Crop Sciences

For the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Major in Crop Sciences

The Department of Crop Sciences has the major in Crop Sciences with concentrations in Agroecology, Biological Sciences, Crop Agribusiness, Crops, Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, and Plant Protection and the minor in Crop and Soil Management.

General Education Required
Agroecology Concentration
Biological Sciences Concentration
Crop Agribusiness Concentration
Crops Concentration
Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Concentration
Plant Protection Concentration

General Education Required

Hours	Composition I and Speech
4	RHET 105—Principles of Composition or equivalent (see college Composition I requirement)
3	SPCM 101—Public Speaking

Hours	Advanced Composition
3-4	Select from campus approved list.

Hours	Cultural Studies
6	Select one course from Western culture and one from non-Western/U.S. minority culture from campus approved list.

Hours	Foreign Language: Coursework at or above the third level is required for graduation

Hours	Quantitative Reasoning I
4-5	MATH 220—Calculus I or MATH 234—Calculus for Business I

Hours	Quantitative Reasoning II
3-4	ACE 261—Applied Statistical Methods, or CPSC 241—Intro to Applied Statistics, or ECON 202—Economics Statistics I, or PSYC 235—Intro to Statistics, or MATH 161—Statistics, or SOC 280—Intro to Social Statistics, or STAT 100—Statistics

Hours	Natural Sciences and Technology
	See Specific Concentration Requirements

Hours	Humanities and the Arts
6	Select from campus approved list.

Hours	Social and Behavioral Sciences
4	ACE 100—Agr Cons and Resource Econ (not required in Biological Sciences Concentration)
3-4	Select from campus approved list.

Hours	ACES required
2	ACES 100—Contemporary Issues in ACES

Agroecology Concentration

The Agroecology Concentration addresses ecologically based management of cropping systems, stewardship of the environment, and sustainable food production systems. The intersection between crop plants and their environment is emphasized in this concentration. Graduates of the Agroecology concentration are prepared for careers in integrated plant health management, crop consulting, and agrichemical management or for entrance into graduate school.

Hours	Natural Sciences and Technology
8	CHEM 102—General Chemistry I and Chem 103—General Chemistry Laboratory I, 104—General Chemistry II, and CHEM 105—General Chemistry Laboratory II
3	CHEM 232--Elementary Organic Chemistry I
4	IB 103--Introduction to Plant Biology
4-5	IB 203--Ecology OR IB 441--Plant Ecology
4-5	MCB 100--Introductory Microbiology and 101--Intro Microbiology Laboratory OR IB 104--Animal Biology

Hours	Agroecology Concentration Required
4	CPSC 112--Introduction to Crop Sciences
3	CPSC 226—Introduction to Weed Science
3	CPSC 336--Tomorrow's Environment
3	CPSC 431--Plants and Global Change
3	CPSC 437—Principles of Agroecology
1	CPSC 498--Undergrad Crop Sci Seminar
4	NRES 201—Introductory Soils
3	NRES 474—Soil and Water Conservation or CPSC 488--Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
9-12	Three courses from the following:
	ACE 210--Environmental Economics, ACE 310--Natural Resource Economics
	CPSC 270--Applied Entomology, CPSC 414—Forage Crops and Pasture Eco, CPSC 418—Crop Growth and Management
	or CPSC 426—Weed Mgt in Agronomic Crops; CPSC 477--Biol Control of Insect Pests or CPSC 480--Plant Diseases and Insect Ctrl
	NRES 401--Watershed Hydrology
	NRES 419—Env and Plant Ecosystems
	NRES 439--Env and Sustainable Dev, PLPA 204--Introductory Plant Pathology
	NRES 488—Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
	PL PA 407—Diseases of Field Crops
	PLPA 409—Disease of Ornamental and Turf
40	Total ACES prescribed and elective courses must total 40 hours, of which 20 hours must be completed in residence.

Biological Sciences Concentration

The biological sciences concentration is designed for students who plan to enter a graduate study program or who want professional positions that require more science than in included in the other concentrations. Students follow a first-year program of General Education courses similar to students in other Crop Sciences concentrations. Programs for the second, third, and fourth years are planned in consultation with the student's faculty advisor, in the area of biological sciences. Students and advisors are encouraged to consult individual graduate schools for the specific entrance requirements. Although flexibility in individual course selection is a characteristic of this concentration, graduation requirements are established by selection of elective courses.

Hours	Natural Sciences and Technology
8	CHEM 102—General Chemistry I and CHEM 103—General Chemistry Laboratory I; 104—General Chemistry II, and CHEM 105—General Chemistry Laboratory II
3	CHEM 232 --Elementary Organic Chemistry I
4	IB 103--Introduction to Plant Biology
3-5	MCB 100--Introductory Microbiology and 101--Intro Microbiology Laboratory or MCB 450--Introductory Biochemistry OR MCB 400--Cell Structure and Function
5	PHYS 101--College Physics, Mech & Heat
10-12	Natural Science Electives

Hours	Biological Sciences Concentration Required
4	CPSC 112--Introduction to Crop Sciences
5	CPSC 352—Plant and Animal Genetics
1	CPSC 498--Undergrad Crop Sci Seminar
3	Choose one course from the following:
	CPSC 226—Introduction to Weed Science
	CPSC 270—Applied Entomology
	PLPA 204—Introductory Plant Pathology
6-8	Two courses from the following:
	CPSC 261—Biotechnology in Agriculture
	CPSC 265—Genetic Engineering Lab
	CPSC 426--Weed Mgt in Agronomic Crops
	CPSC 431--Plants and Global Change
	CPSC 452—Genetics of Higher Organisms
	CPSC 453—Principles of Plant Breeding
	CPSC 484—Plant Physiology
3-4	One course from the following:
	ANSC 100—Intro to Animal Sciences
	HORT 100—Introduction to Horticulture
	NRES 102—Introduction to Forestry
	NRES 104--Intro to Env Social Science
	NRES 201—Introductory Soils
35	Total ACES prescribed and elective courses must total 35 hours, of which 20 hours must be completed in residence.

Crop Agribusiness Concentration

The concentration in crop agribusiness is designed for students wanting to combine agronomic production and business management. This concentration 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.

Hours	Natural Sciences and Technology
8	CHEM 102—General Chemistry I and CHEM 103—General Chemistry Laboratory I, CHEM 104—General Chemistry II, and CHEM 105—General Chemistry Laboratory II
3-4	IB 103--Introduction to Plant Biology
3-5	MCB 100--Introductory Microbiology and 101--Intro Microbiology Laboratory OR IB 104--Animal Biology or IB 334--Form and Function in Plants

Hours	Crop Agribusiness Concentration Required
3	ACCY 200—Fundamentals of Accounting or 201—Accounting and Accountancy, I
4	CPSC 112--Introduction to Crop Sciences
3	CPSC 226—Introduction to Weed Science
3	CPSC 270—Applied Entomology
1	CPSC 498--Undergrad Crop Sci Seminar
4	NRES 201—Introductory Soils
3	PLPA 204—Introductory Plant Pathology
3-4	One course from the following:
	ANSC 100—Introduction to Animal Sciences
	FSHN 101—Intro Food Science and Nutrition
	HORT 100—Introduction to Horticulture
	NRES 104--Intro to Env Social Science
	TSM 100—Technical Systems in Agr
9	Nine hours selected from the following:
	CPSC 352—Plant and Animal Genetics
	CPSC 407—Diseases of Field Crops
	CPSC 414—Forage Crops and Pastures Eco
	CPSC 416—Perennial Grass Ecosystems
	CPSC 418—Crop Growth and Management
	CPSC 426—Weed Mgt in Agronomic Crops
	CPSC 431--Plants and Global Change
	CPSC 437—Principles of Agroecology
	CPSC 453—Principles of Plant Breeding
	CPSC 480—Plant Disease and Insect Ctrl
	PLPA 405--Plant Disease Diagnosis
2-3	Select from the following:
	ACE 448—Rural Real Estate Appraisal
	NRES 473—Soil Testing Practicum
	NRES 474—Soil and Water Conservation
	NRES 488—Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
9	One course from each group of the following business-related courses:
	ACE 222—Agricultural Marketing, ACE 328--Commodity Futures and Concentrations, or
	BADM 320—Principles of Marketing
	ACE 231—Food and Agribusiness Mgt or ACE 232—Management of Farm Enterprises
	ACE 340—Agricultural Finance or FIN 221—Corporate Finance
40	Total ACES prescribed and elective courses must total 40 hours, of which 20 must be completed in residence.

Crops Concentration

The crops concentration is designed for students with an interest in agronomic crop plants. Students study the diversity of crop plants-how they grow and how they are grown This concentration prepares students for careers in crop production and marketing, cropping systems management, plant breeding, and seed merchandising, or for entrance into graduate school.

Hours	Natural Sciences and Technology
8	CHEM 102—General Chemistry I and CHEM 103—General Chemistry Laboratory I, CHEM 104—General Chemistry II and CHEM 105—General Chemistry Laboratory II
3	CHEM 232—Elementary Organic Chemistry
4	IB 103--Introduction to Plant Biology
4-5	MCB 100--Introductory Microbiology and 101--Intro Microbiology Laboratory OR IB 104--Animal Biology

Hours	Crops Concentration Required
4	CPSC 112--Introduction to Crop Sciences
3	CPSC 226—Introduction to Weed Science
3	CPSC 270—Applied Entomology
1	CPSC 498--Undergrad Crop Sci Seminar
4	NRES 201—Introductory Soils
3	PLPA 204—Introductory Plant Pathology
3-4	One course from the following:
	ANSC 100—Intro to Animal Sciences
	FSHN 101—Intro Food Science and Nutrition
	NRES 104--Intro to Env Social Science
	TSM 100—Technical Systems in Agr
12	Twelve hours selected from the following:
	CPSC 352—Plant and Animal Genetics
	CPSC 407—Diseases of Field Crops
	CPSC 414—Forage Crops and Pasture Eco
	CPSC 416—Perennial Grass Ecosystems
	CPSC 417—Crops and Society
	CPSC 418—Crop Growth and Management
	CPSC 426—Weed Mgt in Agronomic Crops
	CPSC 431--Plants and Global Change
	CPSC 437—Principles of Agroecology
	CPSC 452—Genetics of Higher Organisms
	CPSC 453—Principles of Plant Breeding
	CPSC 454—Plant Breeding Methods
	CPSC 480—Plant Disease and Insect Ctrl
	CPSC 484—Plant Physiology
	NRES 419—Env and Plant Ecosystems
	PLPA 405--Plant Disease Diagnosis
6	Six hours selected from the following:
	NRES 471—Pedology
	NRES 473—Soil Testing Practicum
	NRES 474—Soil and Water Conservation
	NRES 475—Soil Microbiology
	NRES 481—Environmental Research Methods
	NRES 483—Soil Mineralogy
	NRES 487—Soil Chemistry
	NRES 488—Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
	NRES 489—Physics of Plant Environments
40	Total ACES prescribed and elective courses must total 40 hours, of which 20 hours must be completed in residence.

Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Concentration

The plant biotechnology and molecular biology concentration 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. For those who wish to pursue graduate work later, adequate preparation may be obtained by suitable choices of electives within the framework of this concentration.

Hours	Natural Sciences and Technology
8	CHEM 102—General Chemistry I and CHEM 103—General Chemistry Laboratory I, CHEM 104—General Chemistry II, and CHEM 105—General Chemistry Laboratory II
3	CHEM 232—Elementary Organic Chemistry
2	CHEM 233--Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab I
10-15	Three courses selected from
	MCB 100--Introductory Microbiology and 101--Intro Microbiology Laboratory, or 300--Microbiology and 301- Experimental Microbiology; IB 103--Introduction to Plant Biology, IB 104--Animal Biology, or IB 334--Form and Function in Plants

Hours	Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Concentration Required
3-4	CPSC 112-- Introduction to Crop Sciences
3	CPSC 261—Biotechnology in Agriculture
3	CPSC 265—Genetic Engineering Laboratory
4	CPSC 352—Plant and Animal Genetics
4	CPSC 452—Genetics of Higher Organisms
1	CPSC 498-- Undergrad Crop Sci Seminar
6-8	Two courses from the following:
	CPSC 418—Crop Growth and Management
	CPSC 453—Principles of Plant Breeding
	CPSC 484—Plant Physiology
	CPSC 485—Plant Physiology Laboratory
	PLPA 204—Introductory Plant Pathology
3-4	One course from the following:
	ANSC 100—Intro to Animal Sciences
	FSHN 101—Intro Food Science and Nutrition
	HORT 100—Introduction to Horticulture
	NRES 102-- Introduction to NRES
	NRES 104-- Intro to Env Social Science
	TSM 100—Technical Systems in Agr
3-4	One course from the following:
	IB 407-- Plant Molecular Biology
	MCB 450—Introduction Biochemistry
	MCB 400—Cell Structure & Function
	MCB 406—Gene Expression
	MCB 421—Microbial Genetics
	MCB 430—Molecular Microbiology
30	Total ACES prescribed and elective courses must total 30 hours, of which 15 must be completed in residence.

Plant Protection Concentration

The plant protection concentration provides a broad selection of courses in crops, soils, plant diseases, insects and weeds, and the physical sciences. Students learn how to protect plants from the effects of diseases, insects, and weeds. This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in crop consulting, integrated pest management, and agribusiness management and merchandising, or for entrance into a graduate program.

Hours	Natural Sciences and Technology
8	CHEM 102—General Chemistry I and CHEM 103—General Chemistry Laboratory I, CHEM 104—General Chemistry II and CHEM 105—General Chemistry Laboratory II
3	CHEM 232—Elementary Organic Chemistry
4	IB 103--Introduction to Plant Biology
4-5	MCB 100—Introductory Microbiology and 101—Introductory Experimental Biology OR IB 104--Animal Biology or IB 334--Form and Function in Plants

Hours	Plant Protection Concentration Required
3-4	CPSC 112--Introduction to Crop Sciences OR HORT 100--Introduction to Horticulture
3	CPSC 226—Introduction to Weed Science
3	CPSC 270—Applied Entomology
3-5	CPSC 293/294—Off Campus Crop Sci Internship/ On Campus Crop Sci Internship
3-4	CPSC 352—Plant and Animal Genetics or CPSC 484—Plant Physiology
3	CPSC 480—Plant Disease and Insect Ctrl
1	CPSC 498--Undergrad Crop Sci Seminar
4	NRES 201—Introductory Soils
3	NRES 488—Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
3	PLPA 204—Introductory Plant Pathology
3-4	Select one from the following
	ANSC 100—Intro to Animal Sciences
	FSHN 101—Intro Food Science and Nutrition
	NRES 102—Introduction to NRES
	TSM 100—Technical Systems in Agr
3	One course selected from the following:
	CPSC 418—Crop Growth and Management
	HORT 361—Small Fruit and Viticulture Science
	HORT 362—Tree-Fruit Production
	HORT 364—Vegetable Crop Production
12	Twelve hours selected from the following:
	CPSC 426—Weed Mgt in Agronomic Crops
	CPSC 431--Plants and Global Change
	CPSC 475--Insect Pathology
	IB 444—Insect Ecology
	IB 468—Insect Classification and Evol
	IB 482—Insect Pest Management
	IB 484—Bio Control of Insect Pests
	PLPA 401— Plant Path Fungi and Nematodes
	PLPA 402—Plant Path Fungi and Nema Lab
	PLPA 403—Viral and Bacterial Plant Path
	PLPA 407—Disease of Field Crops
	PLPA 409—Diseases of Ornamental and Turf
	TSM 465—Chemical Applications Systems
40	Total ACES prescribed and elective courses must total 40 hours, of which 20 must be completed in residence.

Minor in Crop and Soil Management

The Crop and Soil Management minor is designed for students who desire a significant background in crop and soil systems to support study and practice of their major field. Selection of additional courses beyond the core will depend on the student's major and interests.

Hours	Crop and Soil Management Minor Required Courses
4	CPSC 112--Introduction to Crop Sciences
3	CPSC 418--Crop Growth and Management
4	NRES 201--Introductory Soils
3	NRES 488--Soil Fertility and Fertilizers

Hours

One course selected from the following:

3-4

Hours

One course selected from:

3-4

CPSC 116--The Global Food Production Web, CPSC 226--Introduction to Weed Science, CPSC 261--Biotechnology in Agriculture, CPSC 270--Applied Entomology, CPSC 352--Plant and Animal Genetics, CPSC 414--Forage Crops and Pasture Eco, or CPSC 417--Crops and Society; CPSC 437--Principles of Agroecology, or CPSC 453--Principles of Plant Breeding, PLPA 200--Plants, Pathogens, and People, PLPA 204--Introductory Plant Pathology , or NRES 438--Nutrient Cycling and Decay, or NRES 471--Pedology, NRES 473--Soil Testing Practicum, NRES 474--Soil and Water Conservation, NRES 475--Soil Microbiology, NRES 483--Soil Mineralogy, or NRES 487--Soil Chemistry.

20-22

Total Hours Required