Nov 25, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Plant, Soil and Environmental Science B.S.


Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree


Refer to the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Majors in Agriculture


  • Agricultural Business and Economics
  • Agricultural Media and Communication
  • Agriculture—Teacher Certification/Non-Certification
  • Animal Science
  • Plant, Soil and Environmental Science

Majors in agriculture include University core curriculum requirements, department core requirements, agricultural science core requirements, and major requirements specified under each degree option and total 120 semester credit hours (see each degree for specific requirements). Students must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) for all courses at WTAMU counted toward the degree; at least a “C” grade for all courses in the department and agricultural science cores; at least a “C” grade in major requirements and at least a “C” grade in the major subject. At least 39 semester hours of credit must be earned from upper-level (3000- and 4000-level) courses. In addition, students in the teacher certification option of the agriculture major must meet professional development standards set by the Department of Education. For specific requirements, see the “Department of Education ” section of this catalog.

Major in Plant, Soil and Environmental Science


(Major Code: 526)

University Core Curriculum Requirements


Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)


Fourth hour from MATH 2412  or MATH 2413  (if taken) will be counted toward elective hours.

From Life and Physical Sciences - Code 30 (6 hours)


Lab hours will be counted toward Component Area Option.

From Social and Behavioral Sciences - Code 80 (3 hours)


From Component Area Option - Code 90 (6 hours)


Completion of either the Integrated Pest Management or Plant and Soil Science Track (21–22 hours):


Electives (14-16 hours)


Note: If MATH 2412  or MATH 2413  is taken to satisfy the University core mathematics requirement, the fourth hour will need to be counted here (making the elective hours 13-15).

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides


The following Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides (suggested course sequence) are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

  • Plant, Soil and Environmental Science - Integrated Pest Management B.S.
  • Plant, Soil and Environmental Science - Plant and Soil Science B.S.