Undergraduate Studies
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) offers the following undergraduate major options to help you achieve your goals.
Agribusiness
Learn about business management, marketing, trade policy, finance and communication in the context of agriculture and the food industry.
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Learn about business management, marketing, trade policy, finance and communication in the context of agriculture and the food industry.
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Agricultural Economics
Learn to apply the tools of economics to analyze problems and reach solutions in agriculture, the food industry, community development, natural resources, international trade and related fields.
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Learn to apply the tools of economics to analyze problems and reach solutions in agriculture, the food industry, community development, natural resources, international trade and related fields.
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Agricultural Education
Prepare to become a secondary school teacher of agriculture (grades 6–12). Gain technical knowledge in agriculture and practical teaching skills.
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Prepare to become a secondary school teacher of agriculture (grades 6–12). Gain technical knowledge in agriculture and practical teaching skills.
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Agricultural Science, Communication, and Leadership
According to your career goals, select topics within agriculture. Gain proficiency in several areas and master at least one.
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According to your career goals, select topics within agriculture. Gain proficiency in several areas and master at least one.
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Animal and Veterinary Science: Business
Explore business fundamentals — such as management, marketing, accounting and communication — as they apply to livestock industries.
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Explore business fundamentals — such as management, marketing, accounting and communication — as they apply to livestock industries.
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Animal and Veterinary Science: Dairy
Examine all aspects of milk production, from the physiology of lactation to the management of a modern dairy.
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Examine all aspects of milk production, from the physiology of lactation to the management of a modern dairy.
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Animal and Veterinary Science: Production
Take courses in animal sciences, including reproduction, nutrition, growth and health. Gain an understanding of business skills.
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Take courses in animal sciences, including reproduction, nutrition, growth and health. Gain an understanding of business skills.
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Animal and Veterinary Science: Science/Preveterinary
Fulfill all the academic requirements for application to an accredited 4-year college of veterinary medicine.
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Fulfill all the academic requirements for application to an accredited 4-year college of veterinary medicine.
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Agricultural Systems Management
Learn to make decisions about the most efficient production methods based on data about climate, available labor and markets.
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Learn to make decisions about the most efficient production methods based on data about climate, available labor and markets.
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BAE: Agricultural Engineering
Develop the skills to design practical and efficient methods, tools and equipment for irrigation, as well as solutions to producing, storing, transporting and processing agricultural products.
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Develop the skills to design practical and efficient methods, tools and equipment for irrigation, as well as solutions to producing, storing, transporting and processing agricultural products.
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BAE: Biological Systems Engineering
Learn to design instruments, devices and software such as biosensors, imaging systems and artificial limbs to improve the health and safety of people, animals and the environment.
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Learn to design instruments, devices and software such as biosensors, imaging systems and artificial limbs to improve the health and safety of people, animals and the environment.
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BAE: Environmental Engineering
Develop the skills to design technology and systems to clean and protect the environment and to make efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.
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Develop the skills to design technology and systems to clean and protect the environment and to make efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.
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BAE: Food and Bioprocess Engineering
Learn to design and test new ways to produce biodiesel and other forms of alternative energy from feedstock such as locally grown canola oil or manufacturing waste.
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Learn to design and test new ways to produce biodiesel and other forms of alternative energy from feedstock such as locally grown canola oil or manufacturing waste.
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BAE: Soil and Water Engineering
Gain the skills to design systems for irrigation, runoff, erosion control in watersheds, stream restoration, and to protect or enhance natural and agricultural lands.
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Gain the skills to design systems for irrigation, runoff, erosion control in watersheds, stream restoration, and to protect or enhance natural and agricultural lands.
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Biochemistry
Gain the skills you need to conduct research that helps develop new and improved medicines, genetically engineer hardier plants, or create safer and cleaner fuels.
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Gain the skills you need to conduct research that helps develop new and improved medicines, genetically engineer hardier plants, or create safer and cleaner fuels.
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Child Development and Family Relations
Learn to provide stimulating learning environments and enriching activities for individuals and families.
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Learn to provide stimulating learning environments and enriching activities for individuals and families.
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Clothing, Textiles and Design
Learn how textile and apparel products are developed, designed, manufactured, tested for quality assurance and distributed to customers.
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Learn how textile and apparel products are developed, designed, manufactured, tested for quality assurance and distributed to customers.
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Dietetics
Apply to the professional phase of the dietetics program in your sophomore year, after you have shadowed a registered dietitian, worked as a dietitian's aid, or volunteered in a food-related operation.
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Apply to the professional phase of the dietetics program in your sophomore year, after you have shadowed a registered dietitian, worked as a dietitian's aid, or volunteered in a food-related operation.
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Early Childhood Development and Education
Take courses that qualify you for the Idaho Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education (ECE/ECSE) blended teacher certification.
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Take courses that qualify you for the Idaho Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education (ECE/ECSE) blended teacher certification.
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Environmental Horticulture
Learn the science and skills of growing plants from seed to product sales. Explore soils, weeds, microbes, insects and other factors that affect plant growth.
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Learn the science and skills of growing plants from seed to product sales. Explore soils, weeds, microbes, insects and other factors that affect plant growth.
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Family Life
Prepare to work directly with families to help them make positive choices in their everyday lives.
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Prepare to work directly with families to help them make positive choices in their everyday lives.
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Food Science
Learn to apply biology, chemistry, nutrition, engineering and other sciences to make innovations in the food and beverage industry.
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Learn to apply biology, chemistry, nutrition, engineering and other sciences to make innovations in the food and beverage industry.
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Insects and Society
Learn the crucial roles insects play in pollination, disease transmission and countless other biological processes in plants and animals.
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Learn the crucial roles insects play in pollination, disease transmission and countless other biological processes in plants and animals.
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Microbiology
Learn how microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and certain algae function in ecosystems, cause disease and affect the healthfulness of food.
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Learn how microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and certain algae function in ecosystems, cause disease and affect the healthfulness of food.
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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Explore cell structure and molecular function and how they can be modified to solve some of society’s most pressing problems.
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Explore cell structure and molecular function and how they can be modified to solve some of society’s most pressing problems.
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Nutrition
Learn how foods affect the body on a biochemical level. It is an excellent foundation for medical or nursing schools or for graduate school in a health care field.
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Learn how foods affect the body on a biochemical level. It is an excellent foundation for medical or nursing schools or for graduate school in a health care field.
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Plant Biotechnology
In this emphasis, you will study how differences at the molecular level can be used to improve plant growth and development.
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In this emphasis, you will study how differences at the molecular level can be used to improve plant growth and development.
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Soil and Water Resources
Study soil systems and the roles they play in agricultural and natural and urban ecosystems.
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Study soil systems and the roles they play in agricultural and natural and urban ecosystems.
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Sustainable Cropping Systems
Learn the science behind the production and management of field crops — wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, and beans — used for food and biofuel.
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Learn the science behind the production and management of field crops — wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, and beans — used for food and biofuel.
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