Las Positas College · USA

Bachelor's in Agricultural Biology Major

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Agricultural Biology Major is a Bachelor program taught at Las Positas College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Agricultural Biology Major leads to a Bachelor of Science and focuses on the basic and applied science of plant-microbe ecosystems. Students study impacts of insects and arthropods and weed science. The major emphasizes building understanding of how to develop healthier food systems while protecting the environment.

Students can choose a concentration to specialize and gain hands-on experience. Concentrations include Entomology, Weed Science, and Plant Pathology. Entomology covers how insects affect and can be used to measure ecosystem health, and how to manage insects and insect biotechnology.

Weed Science covers how weeds spread and are managed, including reducing losses and fire danger in rangelands, and using biotechnological discoveries to manage weeds. Plant Pathology covers how microbes affect plant and ecosystem health, how they spread, and how to manage microbes using traditional methods and biotechnology.

The program is offered on campus and online. It is designed to help students explore the science of agriculture and experience learning in the field, with connections in the industry as they explore future careers.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Agricultural Biology Major at Las Positas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Las Positas College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Las Positas College as pre-requiste for admission in Agricultural Biology Major.

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