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Twin Cities Campus
Agronomy MinorAgronomy & Plant Genetics
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
This minor provides strong science-based courses emphasizing crop management in the context of sustainable ecosystems. It is well suited for students majoring in agriculture, food and environmental education; animal science; business and economics; environmental science, or for students seeking knowledge and principles of crop production. The minor allows students to complete coursework providing the minimal background needed to prepare for the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) exams. Students must complete a minimum of 17 credits.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Minor Requirements
Minor Courses
CFAN 3001 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
AGRO 4005 {Inactive}
[WI]
(4.0 cr)
AGRO 4660 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
SOIL 3416 - Plant Nutrients in the Environment
(3.0 cr)
Electives
Take 5 or more credit(s) from the following:
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AGRO 2104 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
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AGRO 2501 - Plant Identification for Urban and Rural Landscapes
(1.0 cr)
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AGRO 4093 - Directed Studies for Advanced Students
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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AGRO 4401 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
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AGRO 4505 - Biology, Ecology, and Management of Invasive Plants
(3.0 cr)
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AGRO 4605 - Strategies for Agricultural Production and Management
(3.0 cr)
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AGRO 4603 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -4.0 [max 12.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |