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Degrees in the College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences offers some of the nation's most respected programs in the areas of agriculture and the life sciences.

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Agribusiness
Learn about business management, marketing, trade policy, finance and communication in the context of agriculture and the food industry
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Agricultural Education, B.S.
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 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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Animal & 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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Animal & Veterinary Science: Science/Preveterinary
Fulfill all the academic requirements for application to an accredited 4-year college of veterinary medicine
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B.S. BAE: Bioenergy Engineering Option
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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B.S. BAE: Ecohydrological Engineering Option
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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Child Development and Family Relations
Learn to provide stimulating learning environments and enriching activities for individuals and families
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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 diet aid, or volunteered in a food-related operation
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Environmental Horticulture
Learn the science and skills of growing plants from seed to sales product. Explore soils, weeds, microbes, insects and other factors that affect plant growth
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Food Science, B.S.
Learn to apply biology, chemistry, nutrition, engineering and other sciences to make innovations in the food and beverage industry
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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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Soil and Land Resources
Study soil systems and the roles they play in agricultural and natural and urban ecosystems
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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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Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership, B.S.
Learn about the production of food and the use of natural resources. Gain proficiency in several topic areas and master at least one. Select topics according to your career goals.
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Animal & Veterinary Science: Business
Explore business fundamentals—such as management, marketing, accounting and communication—as they apply to livestock industries
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Animal & Veterinary Science: Production
Take courses in animal sciences, including reproduction, nutrition, growth and health. Gain an understanding of business skills
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B.S. BAE: Agricultural Engineering Option
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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B.S. BAE: Biological Systems Engineering Option
Learn to design instruments, devices and software such as biosensor, imaging systems and artificial limbs to improve the health and safety of people, animals and the environment
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B.S. BAE: Environmental Engineering Option
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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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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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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Family Life
Prepare to work directly with families to help them make positive choices in their everyday lives
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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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Plant Biotechnology
Improve plants for food, fuel, fiber and landscapes through cutting-edge molecular technology.
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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