Bachelor of Science Degree
International
Agronomy
International Agronomy
is designed for students interested in the agronomic aspects
of international agricultural development. The program prepares
students for opportunities in world agriculture in two areas:
(1) social action agencies, such as agricultural missions,
International Voluntary Service, Peace Corps, other U.S. government
programs, and private volunteer organizations; and (2) professional
careers in international agricultural development, such as
technical specialists with international programs of universities,
international development centers, private foundations, or
U.S. and international government assistance agencies. Students
preparing for these careers need advanced education and should
have a strong science background. Students select electives
that develop an understanding of foreign cultures, languages,
customs, politics, and development problems as well as international
relations, world trade, world religions, and the United States'
role in international agricultural development.
Advisor Contact Information
Lee E. Schweitzer
765-494-4789
lschweit@purdue.edu
Plan of Study
Credit Hours Required
for Graduation: 131
| Freshman Year |
| First Semester |
|
Second
Semester |
| (1)
AGR 101 (Introduction to the College of Agriculture
and Purdue University)
(4) BIOL 110 (Fundamentals of Biology I)
(3) CHM 111 (General Chemistry)
(3) MA 223 (Introductory Analysis I)
(3) Directed option elective
(1) Elective
Total Credits: 15 |
|
(1)
AGRY 350 (Global Awareness)
(4) BIOL
111 (Fundamentals of Biology II)
(3) CHM 112 (General Chemistry)
(4) ENGL 106 (First-Year Composition)
(3) MA 224 (Introductory Analysis II)
(3) Directed option elective
Total Credits: 18 |
| Sophomore Year |
| Third Semester |
|
Fourth
Semester |
| (3) AGEC
217 (Economics)
(3) AGRY 255 (Soil Science)
(1) AGRY 398 (Agronomy Seminar)
(4) CHM 257 (Organic Chemistry)
(3) Foreign language elective
(3) Elective
Total Credits: 17 |
|
(3) AGRY 365 (Soil Fertility)
(3) COM 114 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication)
(3) STAT 301 (Elementary Statistical Methods)
(3) Foreign language elective
(5) Mathematics or sciences electives
Total Credits: 17 |
| Junior Year |
| Fifth Semester |
|
Sixth Semester |
| (3)
AGEC 340 (Economics of World Development)
(3) AGRY 320 (Genetics)
(3) PHYS 214 (The Nature of Physics)
(4) Directed option electives
(3) Foreign language elective
Total Credits: 16 |
|
(3) AGRY
285 (World Crop Adaptation and Distribution)
(3) AGRY 335 (Weather and Climate)
(2) Conversation language elective
(2) Mathematics or sciences elective
(3) Social science elective
(3) Written or oral communication elective
Total Credits: 16 |
| Senior Year |
| Seventh Semester |
|
Eighth
Semester |
| (3) AGEC
450 (International Agricultural Trade)
(1) AGRY 498 (Agronomy Senior Seminar)
(3) AGRY 570 (Agronomy in International Development)
(3) AGRY 598 (Special Problems)
(3) Social science or humanities elective (300+ level)
(3) Elective
Total Credits: 16 |
|
(4)
Directed option electives
(3) Social science or humanities elective
(9) Electives
Total Credits: 16 |
Purdue Agriculture Academic Programs
1140 Ag Admin Building, Room 7
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1140
Phone: (765) 494-8481
Fax: (765) 494-8469
E-mail: goecker@purdue.edu
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