About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 9
Certificates must contain at least nine credits of coursework that are unique to that program out of all other certificates and minors.
Department Information
The Department of Agronomy's vision is to improve and sustain food production while conserving natural resources and promoting healthy and active lives by creating and disseminating knowledge in the plant sciences. The department's mission is to achieve excellence in the science of using plants for food, feed, fuel, fiber and turf, as well as in the management of weed species, through research, teaching, and outreach programs that serve the people of Florida, our nation, and the world.
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CONTACT
352.392.1811
P.O. BOX 110500
3105 MCCARTY HALL B
1676 McCarty Drive
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
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Curriculum
Students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may enroll.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PLS 3004C | Principles of Plant Science | 3 |
SWS 3022 | Introduction to Soils in the Environment | 3 |
Departmental Courses. Select one: | 3 | |
Agricultural and Biological Engineering | ||
Applications in Biological Engineering | ||
Agronomy | ||
Alternative Cropping Systems | ||
Agronomy Topics | ||
Entomology and Nematology | ||
Principles of Entomology and Principles of Entomology Laboratory | ||
Principles of Nematology | ||
Soil and Water Sciences | ||
Environmental Nutrient Management | ||
Sustainable Agricultural and Urban Land Management | ||
Soil, Water and Land Use | ||
Total Credits | 9 |