Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biology (Entomology)
University Park, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biology (Entomology) at New Mexico State University prepares you for careers in biological sciences and agriculture. You’ll design your curriculum with an adviser across entomology, plant pathology, and weed science. Many pursue advanced science degrees or professional schools. The programme trains students for commercial roles and public agencies in pest management, diagnostics, research, and extension.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as entomologists, pest management specialists, research technicians, extension agents, agricultural consultants, or regulatory inspectors. Related roles include laboratory scientist, plant pathologist, weed scientist, field ecologist, or also further study (MSc, PhD, medical/dental school).
The agricultural biology coursework prepares you for a variety of careers in the biological sciences and agriculture. You will develop your curriculum with an academic adviser to attain your individual goals. Many will pursue advanced degrees in the sciences or prepare for admittance to professional schools (medical, dental, etc.). A diverse program is offered with five separate options that allow you to tailor your program for careers in the commercial sector, such as agricultural consulting, and pest management, or for careers with the county, state, or federal agencies, such as research technicians, inspectors, and extension agents.
We offer one major and several options: Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science coursework prepare students for a variety of careers in the biological sciences and agriculture.
General Education
Area I: Communications
English Composition - Level 1
- ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
English Composition - Level 2
Choose one from the following: 3
- ENGL 2130G Advanced Composition 3
- ENGL 2210G Professional & Technical Communication 3
- ENGL 2210H Professional and Technical Communication Honors 3
- ENGL 2215G Advanced Technical and Professional Communication 3
Oral Communication
Choose one from the following: 3
- ACOM 1130G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture 3
- COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication 3
- COMM 1130G Public Speaking 3
Area II: Mathematics
- MATH 1220G College Algebra 3
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences 11
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 4
- CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 4
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 2
Area V: Humanities 3
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 3
General Education Elective
- BIOL 2610G Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution 3
Viewing a Wider World 6 Credits
- One must be from outside the College of ACES
Departmental/College Requirements
CHEM 1215G, CHEM 1225G and BIOL 2610G will count towards Departmental/College and General Education Requirements
- A ST 311 Statistical Applications 3
- AGRO 305 Principles of Genetics 3
- BIOL 2110G Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
- BIOL 311 General Microbiology 3
- BIOL 313 Structure and Function of Plants 3
- or BIOL 322 Zoology
- EPWS 1110 Applied Biology 3
- EPWS 1110L Applied Biology Lab 1
- EPWS 301 Agricultural Biotechnology 3
- EPWS 302 General Entomology 4
- EPWS 310 Plant Pathology 4
- EPWS 311 Introduction to Weed Science 4
- EPWS 447 Seminar 1
Concentration Coursework
- MATH 1430G Applications of Calculus I 3
- BIOL 465 Invertebrate Zoology 4
- CHEM 2115 Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory 4
- EPWS 303 Economic Entomology 3
- EPWS 325V Insects, Humans, and the Environment 3
- EPWS 455 Advanced Integrated Pest Management 3
- EPWS 462 Parasitology 3
- EPWS 492 Diagnosing Plant Disorders 3
Select at least three courses from the following: 7-11
- EPWS 314 Plant Physiology 3
- EPWS 451 Special Topics 1-4
- EPWS 486 Plant Virology 3
- BIOL 301 Principles of Ecology 3
- AGRO 365 Principles of Crop Production 4
- AGRO 471 Plant Mineral Nutrition 3
- SOIL 2110 Introduction to Soil Science 3
- ANSC 370 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals 4
- BIOL 436 Disease Vector Biology 3
- BIOL 462 Conservation Biology 3
- BIOL 469 Biology of Emerging Infectious Diseases 3
- BIOL 480 Animal Behavior 3
- GENE 452 Applied Bioinformatics 3
- ENVS 301 Principles of Ecology 3
University Financial Aid and Scholarship Services administers a broad spectrum of grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans in an attempt to meet the financial needs of NMSU students.
Students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must submit the FAFSA every year. The information reported on the FAFSA calculates a student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is an index number used to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid. The formula that establishes the EFC is instituted by law and considers your family’s taxed and untaxed income, assets, and benefits (such as unemployment or Social Security).
NMSU uses the EFC to determine your financial aid award. Some college scholarships also require an EFC. All information provided to the University Financial Aid and Scholarship Services is confidential.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Having a high school diploma or recognized equivalent such as a General Education Development (GED) certificate or
- Completing a high school education in a home-school setting approved under state law or
- Achieving a passing score on an independently administered ATB test approved by the Education Department as a student who first enrolled in an eligible program of study before July 1, 2012, without a high school diploma, recognized equivalent, or did not complete homeschooling, and could continue to qualify based on completing 6 credit hours from that eligible program.
- Being a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (state-funded scholarships are available to undocumented students).
- Having a valid Social Security number. If you do not have a Social Security number
- Meeting satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
- Signing a statement on the FAFSA certifying that you will use Federal student aid only for educational purposes.
- Certifying that you are not in default on a loan under any title IV or HEA loan program, and have not exceeded annual or aggregate loan limits, and you are not liable for grant overpayment.
