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Applied Science - Integrative Systems Track

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Applied Science Integrative Systems Sample Curriculum

 

Applied Science prepares students for occupations that involve the application of science in society, rather than the practice of science and scientific research. The degree provides an integrated understanding of how basic and applied sciences benefit and impact us, from the individual to the biosphere.

 

Applied Sciences, Agricultural Systems Option

First Year, First Semester
AGRI/NRES 103Food, Agric. & Nat. Res. Systems3 credits
ENGL 150Written Communication3 credits
MATH 102Trigonometry2 credits
BIOS 101 & 101LGeneral Biology and Lab4 credits
ElectiveFree Elective3 credits

First Year, Second Semester
MSYM 109Physical Principles4 credits
COMM 109Communication and Interpersonal Skills3 credits
Track ElectiveNatural Science and Energy Systems3 credits
ElectiveHumanities and Social Sciences3 credits
ElectiveFree Elective3 credits

Second Year, First Semester
CHEM 105Chemistry in Context I4 credits
ElectiveHumanities and Social Sciences3 credits
Track ElectiveFood, Animal, & Plant Science Systems3 credits
Track ElectiveGenetics/Biotechnology/Biosecurity3 credits

Second Year, Second Semester
AGRO 315Genetics4 credits
STAT 218Introduction to Statistics3 credits
FDST 301Food Chemistry2 credits
Track ElectiveNatural Science and Energy Systems3 credits
Track ElectiveFood, Animal, & Plant Science Systems3 credits
ElectiveFree Elective2 credits

Third Year, First Semester
Track ElectiveLeadership/Entrepreneurship/Economics3 credits
Track ElectiveGenetics/Biotechnology/Biosecurity3 credits
Track ElectiveNatural Science and Energy Systems3 credits
Track ElectiveFood, Animal, & Plant Science Systems3 credits
ElectiveHumanities and Social Sciences3 credits
ElectiveFree Elective2 credits

Third Year, Second Semester
ElectiveInternational Focus3 credits
Track ElectiveFood, Animal, & Plant Science Systems3 credits
Track ElectiveNatural Science and Energy Systems3 credits
Track ElectiveLeadership/Entrepreneurship/Economics3 credits
ElectiveFree Elective4 credit

Fourth Year, First Semester
AGRI485Capstone3 credits
Track ElectiveFood, Animal, & Plant Science Systems6 credits
Track ElectiveNatural Science and Energy Systems3 credits
ElectiveFree Elective1 credits

Fourth Year, Second Semester
Track ElectiveLeadership/Entrepreneurship/Economics6 credits
Track ElectiveNatural Science and Energy Systems3 credits
Track ElectiveGenetics/Biotechnology/Biosecurity3 credits
ElectiveFree Elective1 credit

 

If you have questions about the degree program, contact Dr. Steve Danielson, Program Director at sdanielson1@unl.edu or (402) 472-8693

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food, Animal, & Plant Science Systems

REQUIRED:
Agronomy 131 - Plant Science
Entomology 115 (BIOS 115) Insect Biology
Food Science & Technology - 131 (CHEM 131, NUTR 131) Science of Food

Select and additional 9 hours from:
Agronomy 325 - Introduction to Plant Physiology, 406 (HORT/NRES 406) - Plant Ecophysiology Theory and Practice, 424 - Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management, 435 (HORT/NRES 435) - Agroecology
Animal Science 240 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
Biological Science 109 - General Botany, 112 & 112L - Introduction to Zoology and Laboratory
Entomology 401 - Insect Physiology
Food Science & Technology 131 (CHEM 131, NUTR 131) - Science of Food, 405 - Food Microbiology, 455 - Microbiology: Fermented Foods

 

Genetics/Biotechnology/Biosecurity

REQUIRED:
Agriculture 115 - Biotechnology: Food, Health, and Environment

Select an additional six hours from:
Agronomy 216 (BIOS/HORT 216) - Plant Breeding Principle and Practices, 411 - Crop Genetic Engineering, 412 - Crop and Weed Genetics
Animal Science 330 - Animal Breeding
Entomology 409 - Insect Control by Host-Plant Resistance
Biological Science 205 - Genetics, Molecular, and Cellular Biology Laboratory, 312 - Fundamentals of Microbiology, 425 - Plant Biotechnology
Plant Pathology 270 (AGRO/HORT/NRES 270) - Biological Invaders

 

Natural Science and Energy Systems

REQUIRED:
Energy Science 220 - Introduction to Energy Systems
Natural Resources 108 - Earth's Natural Resource Systems

Select an additional nine hours from:
Agricultural Economics 357 - Natural Resource and Environmental Law
Agronomy 153 (HORT/SOIL 153) - Soil Resources, 361 (WATS/SOIL/GEOL 361) - Soil, Environment, and Water Quality
Biological Science 454 - Ecological Interactions, 457 - Ecosystem Ecology
Energy Science 230 - Energy and the Environment: Economics and Policy
Entomology 406 - Insect Ecology
Geology 106 - Environmental Geology
Meteorology 200 - Weather and Climate
Natural Resources 208 - Applied Climate Sciences, 211 - Introduction to Conservation Biology, 220 & 222 - Principles of Ecology and Laboratory, 281 - Introduction to Water Science, 452 (AGRO/GEOG/METR 452) - Climate and Society

 

Leadership/Entrepreneurship/Economics

Select nine hours from:
Agricultural Economics 265 - Resources and Environmental Economics, 346 - World Food Economics, 420 - International Food and Agricultural Trade
Agricultural Leadership and Education 202 - Leadership Development in Small Groups and Teams, 302 - Dynamics of Effective Leadership in Organizations, 410 (NRES 413) - Environmental Leadership, 477 - Leadership and Motivation
Entrepreneurship 121 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Management, 321 - Business Plan Development, 421 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management
Horticulture 288 - Horticulture Entrepreneurship

 

Free Electives - 21-23 credit hours		 Questions?

 

Careers with a Degree in Applied Science

Integrated Systems Track
  • Biological Laboratory Technician
  • Genetic Engineering Assistant
  • Soil Conservationist, USDA-NRCS
  • Public Relations
  • Pharmaceutical Virus Production Technician
  • Natural Resources Division Specialist
  • Ag Marketing Representative
  • Product Specialist
  • Plant Specialist, Ethanol Production
  • Environmental Specialist
  • Communications Specialist
  • Extension Assistant
  • Customer Relations Specialist
  • Research Associate
  • Lab Technician