In 1862, Congress passed the Morrill Land Grant Act providing grants of federal land to each state. Funds from the sale of these lands were used in establishing a college teaching agriculture and related subjects in each state. Subsequent federal acts have enlarged the responsibilities of these colleges. Today they continue to serve agriculture and society in many ways through a variety of educational programs. The University of Connecticut is the land-grant university in Connecticut. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Research and experimental work is carried on through the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station. Educational and service programs are conducted throughout the State by the Cooperative Extension System. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is supported by both federal and state appropriations and contributions from the private sector.
The College maintains livestock, greenhouses, forested lands, gardens, orchards, and other related operations to supplement and enhance instruction, research, and service programs. The Northeastern Research Center for Wildlife Diseases, the Center for Environmental Health, the Water Resources Center, and the Food Marketing Policy Center are also integral parts of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The following departments offer undergraduate instruction
in the College: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Animal Science, Natural
Resources Management and Engineering, Nutritional Sciences, Pathobiology and
Veterinary Science, and Plant Science. The Directory of Courses
section of this Catalog describes the course offerings of these
departments. Other courses are offered under the departmental listing
Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The four-year
curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Science degree.
Admission Requirements. See Admission to the University and New England Regional Student Program.
Scholarships. Over $150,000 in scholarships and awards are available to students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Faculty Advisors. Faculty advisors are assigned to students upon entry into the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources according to a student's major and area of special interest. Advisors assist students in the selection of appropriate courses and help them develop an individualized program of study that will meet educational and career goals.
Plan of Study
Students should work closely with their advisors to review requirements, recommended courses, and career goals. Each student should prepare a tentative plan of study, outlining all courses, with an academic advisor as early as possible, but in no case later than at the start of the junior year. A final plan of study, approved by the major advisor and the department head, must be filed with the Degree Auditor no later than the end of the fourth week of classes of the semester in which a student expects to graduate.
General Education Requirements
All students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources must meet the University-wide General Education Requirements (GER) as described in the Academic Regulations section of this Catalog. Students must select approved courses to meet requirements.
36 Credit 200-Level Requirement for All Majors
Students in all majors of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources must successfully complete at least 36 credits of 200-level courses in or relating to their major. Courses for this 36 credit group may be taken from specific major requirements (as listed below for some majors), or may be selected according to a student's individual educational and career goals. This group of courses must:
1. be numbered 200 or above1 Transfer students should refer to the Transfer Students statement included in this section.
2. be approved by the student's advisor and department head
3. be taken at the University of Connecticut1
4. be taken in two or more departments
5. include at least 15 credits from departments in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
6. have a combined grade point average of at least 2.0
7. not include more than 6 credits (combined) of independent study or internship
8. not be taken on Pass/Fail
Specific Course Requirements for Individual Majors
Students must complete specific courses for individual majors as outlined below. Many courses may be used to meet more than one requirement.
Faculty are available to discuss with prospective students the requirements, recommended courses, and career opportunities of the various majors.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
This interdisciplinary major is designed for students who
want broad training in agriculture and natural resources. Students work with
their advisors to develop a personalized program of study.
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This major offers two areas of concentration. Turfgrass
Science includes the management of lawns, golf courses, athletic fields,
roadsides, erosion control sites, and other areas where grasses are grown. The
Soil Science option prepares students for professional certification. Courses
focus on soil identification and suitability for different uses.
For detailed information, please refer to www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci
Agronomy majors must pass the following courses:
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This major provides seven options leading to the B.S.
degree: Pre-professional (veterinary medicine or graduate training),
Biotechnology, Business/Service, Equine Sciences, Food Science, Environmental
Health, and Production Management. Minors in Dairy Management and in Food
Science are also available.
For detailed
information, please refer to: www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci
Animal Science majors must pass all courses from Group A, at least one course from Group B, at least two courses from Group C, and one additional course from either Group B or C.
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The Environmental Science major emphasizes physical and biological sciences and also includes selected areas of social sciences. The major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree, and may be adopted by students in either the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences This curriculum offers a comprehensive approach to the study of environmental problems, including not only a rigorous scientific background, but also detailed analyses of the social and economic implications of environmental issues. The complexity and interdisciplinary nature of environmental science is reflected in the core requirements of the major. These courses, assembled from several different academic departments representing two colleges, provide both breadth and depth, preparing students for careers that deal with environmental issues, and for graduate study in environmental science and related fields.
Environmental Science majors must pass the following core requirements:
A. 100's Level Course Work (49-52 credits)
Environmental Policy and Law
Select one course from:
Environmental Health (Animal Science) - Students must pass courses in the categories listed:
Soil Science (Plant Science) - Students must pass the following courses: PLSC 205, 250, 259C
Environmental Chemistry (Chemistry)
Environmental Biology (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
Environmental Geography (Geography)
Environmental Geoscience (Geology)
Marine Science (Marine Science)
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The Horticulture major offers courses in the commercial
production of vegetables and fruits, propagation and production of woody and
herbaceous ornamental plants, and the identification, uses, and maintenance of
plants in landscapes and gardens. The Plant Biotechnology option includes
micropropagation and the application of molecular methods to genetic improvement
of plants.
For detailed information,please refer
to www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci
Horticulture majors must pass the following courses:
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This major provides instruction in site planning and design, landscape history, landscape architectural graphics and presentation. It includes the use of plants and other features to enrich exterior spaces. Through seminars, studio projects and internships, students learn to apply theory to actual case studies. The program is accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects. (For detailed information, please refer to: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/plsci/ )
Landscape Architecture majors must pass the following courses:
A minor in Landscape Design is described in the
Minorssection.
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This major, offered by the Department of Natural
Resources Management and Engineering is concerned with the application of
scientific principles and modern technology to the understanding and management
of natural resources and the systems of which they are a part. Students can
pursue a general interdisciplinary set of courses, or concentrate in a specific
discipline. Areas of emphasis may include fisheries, wildlife, forestry, air
quality, water resources, geographical information science, remote sensing and
other aspects of natural resources management and environmental science.
For detailed information, please refer to: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/nrme
Natural Resources majors must pass the following courses:
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Nutritional Sciences majors may select options in
Dietetics, Nutritional Biochemistry (pre-professional, pre-medical, etc.),
Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, Food Science, or Fundamentals of
Nutrition. Nutritional Science majors preparing to become registered
dieticians follow the Didactic Program in Dietetics as approved by the American
Dietetic Association (ADA). The Didactic Program at the University of
Connecticut is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on
Accreditation for Dietetic Education of the American Dietetic Association, 216
W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6695, (312) 899-5400. Nutritional Sciences
graduates also pursue employment in community nutrition, sports and fitness,
cooperative extension, food science, and other related areas of nutrition and
health.
For detailed information, please refer
to: www.canr.uconn.edu/nusci
Nutritional Sciences majors must successfully pass the following courses:
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Students majoring in Pathobiology focus on animal health
and diseases and their relationship to people and the environment. Students can
prepare to enter veterinary medical schools or medical schools. Pathobiology
majors also pursue careers in biotechnology, biomedical sciences,
para-veterinary medicine, and many diverse laboratory and research positions in
health fields and agriculture and natural resources.
For detailed information, please refer to: www.canr.uconn.edu/patho
Pathobiology majors must pass the following courses:
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This major in the Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics applies analytical and decision-making skills to problems of
production and distribution of food products and the management of natural
resources and the environment. Options in this major are: Agribusiness
Management or Environmental Economics and Policy. These prepare students for a
wide variety of careers in the business and government sectors, or to pursue
graduate studies.
For detailed information,
please refer to: www.are.uconn.edu/
A minor in Agribusiness Management is described in
the Minors section.
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The Individualized Major program allows students to create a major that is not otherwise offered at the University of Connecticut. Students pursuing an Individualized Major must meet all university-level and college-level requirements for graduation and complete at least 36 credits of approved 200 level courses. Requirements for declaring and completing an Individualized Major are listed below:
Primary Major. Students must meet all requirements as listed under Requirements for a Major (36 credit group) and all individual major requirements as listed above.
Secondary Major. Students must meet all individual major requirements as listed above and successfully complete additional 200-level course work not used as part of the 36 credit group for the primary major. This group of courses must:
1. total not less than 24 creditsThe College of Agriculture and Natural Resources offers Minors in Agribusiness Management, Aquaculture, Dairy Management, Food Science, Landscape Design, and Nutrition for Exercise and Sport. All of these are described in the "Minors" section of this Catalog.
2. be numbered 200 or above
3. be approved by student's advisor and department head
4. be taken at the University of Connecticut
5. include at least 15 credits of College of Agriculture and Natural Resources courses
6. average at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average
7. not include more than six credits of Independent Study and Internship
8. not be taken on Pass/Fail.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Programs. Prerequisites for entry into a professional curriculum in veterinary medicine may be obtained by majoring in Animal Science or Pathobiology. The Animal Science major is most appropriate for students interested in biotechnology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, behavior, or production and management. Pathobiology is appropriate for students interested in biomedical science, medical biotechnology, ecology of diseases, anatomy, microbiology, or diseases of wildlife.
Honors Programs. University honors programs are available to qualified students in the College. Please refer to the section of this Catalog designated Honors Programs for further information.
Transfer Students. Transfer students can use transfer credits to meet General Education requirements and 100-level course requirements in a specific major. Transfer students may apply a maximum of six credits of 200-level work toward the 36 credit requirement for a major. These credits must be identified as courses comparable to specific University of Connecticut courses and cannot include internships, special topics, or non-specific discipline credits. Transfer students must complete at least 30 credits of 200-level course work at the University of Connecticut, including at least 15 credits in College of Agriculture and Natural Resources courses.
Exemptions and Substitutions. Students requesting an exemption from any University and/or College requirement, or a substitution for a course or requirement, should consult their advisors. Such exemptions or substitutions must be approved by the Department Head and the Associate Dean of the College and may require approval of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Instruction.
Field Trips and Transportation Costs. Many courses require off-campus field trips. Students should budget money for participation.
Graduate Programs. Most departments provide
graduate programs for students interested in greater specialization beyond the
baccalaureate. The study may lead to a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy
degree. Students planning for a graduate program should secure a comprehensive
background in the basic sciences. For further information see the announcement
of the Graduate School.