Agriscience and Environmental Systems

Available at: Athens | Tifton

Agriscience and Environmental Systems students learn to apply knowledge of basic sciences to solve agricultural problems. In addition to learning the fundamentals of agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, resource management, soil science, and business management and marketing, students also learn about new technologies that can be applied to plant and animal production systems such as biotechnology, geographic information systems, and precision agriculture.

The major offers four areas of emphasis: General, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture Plant Breeding and Genetics. The major is offered on the Athens Campus and the Tifton Campus.

Areas of Emphasis

General (Athens and Tifton)

The General Area of Emphasis focuses on applying foundational sciences to solve real-world agricultural challenges. Students build a strong interdisciplinary background in agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, resource management, soil science, and business and marketing principles. Key courses include: Crop Science, Soils and Hydrology, Principles of Precision Agriculture, Principles of Sustainable Management, Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.

Precision Agriculture (Athens & Tifton)

The Precision Agriculture Area of Emphasis allows students to gain in-depth knowledge of the principles, technologies, and software packages that empower them to be highly competitive for careers in the precision agriculture industry as well as in research. Key courses include: Crop Science, Soils and Hydrology, Principles of Precision Agriculture, Principles of Remote Sensing for Agricultural Sciences, Advanced Topics on Precision Agriculture, and Sensors in Precision Agriculture.

Sustainable Agriculture (Athens)

The Sustainable Agriculture Area of Emphasis allows students to gain in-depth knowledge of the principles of sustainable agriculture that empower them to be highly competitive for careers in both traditional agricultural systems and the organic industry. Key courses include: Crop Science, Soils and Hydrology, Principles of Sustainable Management, Forage Management and Utilization, Soil Erosion and Conservation, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.

Plant Breeding and Genetics (Athens & Tifton)

The Plant Breeding and Genetics Area of Emphasis allows students to gain in-depth knowledge of the principles and technologies used in modern plant breeding and genetics, empowering them to be highly competitive for careers with companies that develop new crop varieties as well as for positions in research. Key courses include: Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, and Agricultural Biotechnology.

Coursework

View the required Agriscience and Environmental Systems courses and available electives in the UGA Bulletin. You will determine the right courses to match your interests with assistance from your advisor.

Students wishing to attend classes on the Tifton campus need to complete their 1000-2000 level courses prior to transferring to UGA.

Prepare

To prepare for courses to earn an Agriscience and Environmental Systems degree we recommend you:

Participate in traditional agricultural extracurricular activities, such as 4-H and FFA
Participate in school and community science clubs and fairs
Volunteer in community gardens
Work or volunteer for local food producers
Take a multitude of available math and science courses prior to attending UGA

Hands-On Learning

Labs in the classroom and field
Soil analysis
Water analysis
Use industry-related technologies and research prototypes
Undergraduate research opportunities
Participate in student clubs and organizations
Internship opportunities with private companies, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations
Study abroad opportunities