COLLEGE OF Agriculture
KENNETH L. KOONCE
Dean
M. E. GARRISON
Associate Dean
JACQUELINE M. MALLET
Assistant Dean
ARLETTE R. RODRIGUE
Assistant Dean
JODY A. HAMMETT
Director of Student Services
TBD
Coordinator of Student Services
104 Agricultural Administration Building
225-578-2362
FAX 225-578-2526
Student Services
138 Agricultural Administration Building
225-578-2065
FAX 225-578-2526
The College of Agriculture was established at LSU in 1908; however, its roots go back to the first graduation class that had, as one of its five graduates, a planter. The mission of today's College of Agriculture is one rooted in business, science, and technology. The application of knowledge to meeting the world's food and fiber needs remains the common thread that binds the college's past to its future.
The college's land-grant mission dates to 1862 and consists of three emphases: learning, discovery, and active engagement with the community of which we are a part. The discovery and engagement components of the college's mission are often conducted in concert with the LSU Agricultural Center. Many faculty hold joint appointments with the Louisiana Agricultural Experimental Station or the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service—the research and education units of the LSU Agricultural Center. The interlinking of learning, discovery and engagement are hallmarks of the land-grant system and are likewise the cornerstones of the College of Agriculture's strategic agenda for the future.
The College of Agriculture is home to more than 40 majors and areas of concentration within 12 academic departments and schools. All of the programs provide an interdisciplinary educational experience that reflects the latest in science and technology and is built on the six focus areas that are core to the college's strategic agenda.
VISION
To be a leading college of agriculture, taking undergraduate and graduate students to the highest levels of intellectual and personal development in the milieu of a competitive research, service, and teaching land-grant university.
MISSION
To provide programs of excellence to educate undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, environmental sciences, renewable natural resource sciences, human resource sciences, quantitative sciences, and family and consumer sciences; to support and encourage research, public service, and other scholarly pursuits; to further the purposes of the land-grant college system for the benefit of the citizens of Louisiana, the nation, and the global community.
Strategic Agenda
To achieve our mission, the College of Agriculture has developed a strategic agenda focused on six interdisciplinary areas. These areas encompass broad fields of work and are by their content, interdisciplinary and cross many administrative lines both within the college and in other administrative units. In particular, these areas coincide with and closely follow the research and development agenda of the LSU Agricultural Center.
- Environmental quality and renewable resource management
- Bioscience and technology in agriculture
- Processes and products for added value
- Agribusiness, consumer science, and global competitiveness
- Food quality, nutrition, and health
- Human resource development
COORDINATION WITH THE LSU AGRICULTURAL CENTER
The College of Agriculture, in cooperation with the LSU Agricultural Center, offers students unique and unparalleled educational opportunities. The Louisiana Agricultural Experimental Station maintains research programs in Baton Rouge and at branch stations throughout Louisiana. The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service disseminates knowledge throughout Louisiana through its network of specialists in Baton Rouge and county agents, and family and consumer sciences in every parish. A compressed video system that links all areas of the state greatly facilitates the delivery of educational programming.
Close cooperation between the college and the Agricultural Center provides an instructional program of exceptional quality, combining knowledge and the latest in technology and application. Because many faculty members in the college also hold appointments in the Agricultural Center, students are exposed to the latest in cuttingedge research and how that knowledge is disseminated to the field through the extension service.
The College of Agriculture and the Agricultural Center are actively involved in disseminating new knowledge and methods throughout the world. Internationally experienced faculty and staff bring their insights and experiences into the classroom to further enhance the learning experience. An active international program provides opportunities for students to gain valuable international experience that can assist them in future employment or study. The college and the Agricultural Center are currently active in Central and South America, Southeast Asia, West Africa, Europe, and countries of the former Soviet Union.
FACILITIES
Facilities for instructional purposes include more than 4,500 acres of farm and timber land and buildings for the care and study of crops and plants, livestock and poultry, and wildlife and forests.
Computer facilities, laboratories, and related research facilities are used for teaching purposes. Land and facilities at branch research stations throughout Louisiana also play a part in the teaching program, particularly at the graduate level. The state's land and water resources; plant, animal, and aquatic life: and its communities and people strengthen instruction through a constantly changing complex of hundreds of research projects throughout the state that are coordinated with the teaching program. Similarly, research, teaching, and extension activities in foreign countries are made an active part of the classroom instruction.
Livestock include purebred herds of Angus, Brahman, and Hereford cattle that are used in teaching and research studies. Artificial insemination and embryo transfer are used to incorporate current genetics from leading herds in Louisiana and throughout the U.S. Other herds of beef cattle near the campus include breeds and crosses representative of the Southern beef cattle industry. Brahman- British cow herds are bred to either British or heavy muscled terminal sire breeds such as Charolais or Belgian Blue bulls to produce a broad range of cattle types for research and teaching purposes. The dairy herd is composed of the Holstein breed.
Breeds of sheep include Gulf Coast (Louisiana) Native and Suffolk. The swine herd is comprised of purebred Yorkshires and a crossbred herd of Yorkshire-Landrace sows that are bred to heavy muscled Hampshire, Duroc, or commercial breeding company hybrid line boars to produce market hogs that are representative of the swine industry. A number of Quarter Horses and grade mares are maintained for research and instruction. The Dairy Improvement Center cooperates with Genex in the operation of a commercial artificial breeding program. Commercial strains of poultry are used in instruction and research. Research and teaching with poultry are conducted at a modern state-of-the-art facility. Totally enclosed tunnel-ventilated houses are designed to conduct research with broilers, layers, and broiler-breeders.
| COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departments/Schools | Curricula | Degrees |
| Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness |
Agricultural Business | Bachelor of Science |
| Department of Agronomy & Environmental Management |
Environmental Management Systems Plant and Soil Systems |
|
| Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering |
(see College of Engineering) | |
| Department of Entomology | Plant and Soil Systems | |
| Department of Experimental Statistics | (see “Graduate School • Professional Programs” section of this catalog.) |
|
| Department of Food Science | Food Science and Technology | |
| Department of Horticulture | Plant and Soil Systems | |
| Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology |
Plant and Soil Systems | |
| School of Animal Sciences | Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Sciences | |
| School of Human Ecology | Family, Child, and Consumer Sciences Nutritional Sciences Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising |
|
| School of Human Resource Education & Workforce Development |
Human Resource Education | |
| School of Renewable Natural Resources |
Forestry (Forest Management) | Bachelor of Science in Forestry |
| Natural Resource Ecology and Management | Bachelor of Science |
|
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Within the framework of University regulations, students may be admitted to the college according to the following policies:
- Entering freshmen who meet the University admissions standards and have a declared major within the College of Agriculture will be admitted to the College of Agriculture.
- Student transferring from another academic unit on the LSU campus will be admitted to the College of Agriculture after they have earned a minimum of 30 hours with a 2.00 grade point average (2.20 for education certification programs) on all LSU work and on all college work. In addition, the student must have a "C" or better in MATH 1021or higher and ENGL 1001 (1004 for international students). Students from another institution must also meet University transfer admission requirements.
- On recommendation of the appropriate department head and the dean of the college, probationary admission may be granted in special cases.
SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS
In addition to University requirements, the College of Agriculture has these additional scholastic requirements:
- Students must complete at least one general education English composition course and one general education analytical reasoning course with a “C” or better within the first 30 hours of study.
- Students who fail to earn a 2.00 average in each of two consecutive semesters (or one semester and a summer term) and whose LSU or overall grade point average is below a 2.00, will be declared ineligible to continue in the College of Agriculture for one regular semester.
- Seniors who have completed the first semester of the senior year, are degree candidates, and are under scholastic suspension from the University, may be placed on probation for one additional semester at the discretion of the dean of the College of Agriculture.
LOUISIANA CONSORTIUM OF PUBLIC AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES
Louisiana State University is a member of the Louisiana Consortium of Public Agricultural Colleges (LCPAC). The consortium has developed a 60-hour, two-year core curriculum to facilitate the transfer of agricultural students among Louisiana public colleges and universities. The articulation policy for the LSU College of Agriculture is shown below.
| LSU COURSE EQUIVALENCIES FOR THE LCPAC CORE | ||
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSE | HOURS OF CREDIT | LSU COURSE EQUIVALENT |
| Agriculture (Animal) | 3 | Animal Science 1011 or Dairy Science 1048 or Poultry Science 1049 |
| Agriculture (Plant) | 3 | Horticulture 2050 or Agronomy 1051 or 2051 |
| Agriculture (Electives) | 2 | Any 1000- or 2000-level agricultural course |
| Art | 3 | See general education requirements in this catalog. |
| Biological Sciences | 8 | Biological Sciences 1201,1202, 1208, 1209, 1402 |
| Chemistry | 8 | Chemistry 1201, 1202, 1212 |
| Communication | 3 | Communication Studies 2060 |
| Computer Science | 3 | Experimental Statistics 2000 |
| Economics | 3 | Economics 2030 |
| English Composition | 6 | English 1000/1001, 1002* |
| English Literature | 3 | English 3020 or 3022 or 2025 or 2027 or 3070 or 2148 |
| History | 3 | History 1001 or 1003 or 2001 or 2002 or 2011 or 2012 or 2021 or 2022 or 2055 or 2057 |
| Humanities Electives | 3 | See general education requirements in this catalog. |
| Mathematics | 6 | Mathematics 1021;* 1022 or 1431 |
| Social Sciences Electives | 3 | See general education requirements in this catalog. |
| TOTAL HOURS | 60 | |
* A grade of “C” or higher is required in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1021 to receive an agricultural degree from LSU.
READMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
Students who have completed terms of scholastic suspension from the University may apply for readmission through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. They may be readmitted only with the approval of the head of the appropriate department/school and the dean of the College of Agriculture. Readmission is not guaranteed.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COLLEGE
The baccalaureate degree is conferred on students who fulfill the following requirements:
- Students must complete their curricula with at least a 2.00 grade point average on all work taken not resulting in grades of "P," "W," or "I." Students must have a 2.00 average on work taken at this University, as well as a 2.00 average on the entire college record.
- The last 30 semester hours of the degree program must be taken in residence in the College of Agriculture. Courses taken through correspondence study in the last 30 hours will not be considered residence credit without prior approval of the department head concerned and the dean of the college.
- Graduation check-out must be completed and approved by the Dean’s Office during the semester prior to graduation.
MINOR FIELD REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Students in the College of Agriculture are not required to pursue a minor. They may choose to do so by following the guidelines outlined below.
- A minor is the student's field of secondary academic emphasis. A minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours of related course work designed to provide breadth and depth in a student's undergraduate program.
- At least nine hours must be taken at the 3000 and/or 4000 level on this campus.
- A minimum gpa of 2.00 is required in the minor field on all work taken in the LSU System and on all work taken.
- Minors inside the College of Agriculture must be initiated by the department or school administering the majority of the courses constituting the minor. When submitting a minor for approval, the department or school should specify whether their students may elect that minor. All minors must be approved by the college committee on courses and curricula.
The degree program of a student outside the College of Business may not consist of more than 27 hours of degree credit earned in courses offered by the College of Business.
Agricultural Business
To graduate with a minor in agricultural business, students in the College of Agriculture must complete:
- AGEC 1003, 3213, 3413, 4403; and EXST 2201.
- at least six credit hours of approved electives chosen from AGEC 2003, 3003, 3803, 4203, 4213, 4413, 4433, 4443, 4503, 4603, 4613; ACCT 2001, 2021, 2101; ECON 2030, 2035, 4120, 4440, 4520, 4540, 4550, 4720; BLAW 3200, 3201, FIN 3351, 3440, 3636, 3715; MGT 3200, 3320, 3500, 4420, 4523, 4620; MKT 3401, 3427, 3431, 3441, 4423; and MATH 1431. Students interested in pursuing the M.S. in agricultural economics should elect MATH 1431 and ECON 4720.
The minor in agricultural business is not available to students majoring in agricultural business.
Agricultural Pest Management
To graduate with a minor in agricultural pest management, students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work in pest management. Specific requirements include: ENTM 2001 or PLHL/ENTM 2050; PLHL 4000; AGRO 4070; and eight additional hours chosen from ENTM 4001, 4005, 4006, 4012, ENTM/PLHL 4018, PLHL 4001, AGRO 4071. Of the eight elective hours at least one course must be from entomology.
Agriculture for Students in Mass Communication
To graduate with a minor in agriculture, students must complete 18 hours. A minimum of nine hours must be at the 3000 and 4000 level:
- AGEC 2003, HUEC 2010, AGRO 1051, HUEC 3061.
- S ix hours from any course (3000/4000 level) within the College of Agriculture. This minor is open only to mass communication students.
Agronomy
To graduate with a minor in agronomy, students in this college must complete 18 hours consisting of AGRO 2051, 3000, and two courses chosen from AGRO 3011, 3012, 3013; and nine additional hours chosen from AGRO 3040, 4005, 4052, 4055, 4056, 4058, 4064, 4078, 4080, 4086, 4087, 4091, 4092.
Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Sciences
To graduate with a minor in animal, dairy, and poultry sciences (18 hrs.), students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work in animal, dairy, or poultry sciences with at least nine hours at the 4000 level and maintain a 2.00 average on all work taken. Students majoring in animal, dairy, and poultry sciences may not also minor in this curriculum.
Applied Statistics
To graduate with a minor in applied statistics, students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work consisting of:
- EXST 2201, 3201, 4050; and
- Six hours from EXST 2215, 4012, and 4087.
Aquaculture
To graduate with a minor in aquaculture (19-20 hrs.), students must complete the following: required courses (10 hrs.)—RNR 2002, 4022, and 4025; fisheries and aquaculture—at least 6 hours selected from the following: RNR 4023, 4037, 4040, 4106, or 4145; plant taxonomy and ecology—select one from: RNR 4020, OCS 4308, or BIOL 4052.
This minor is not available to students majoring in the natural resource ecology and management curriculum.
Business Administration
To graduate with a minor in business administration (18 hrs.), students must complete ACCT 2000; ECON 2030; FIN 3715; ISDS 1100; MGT 3200; MKT 3401.
Entomology
To graduate with a minor in entomology, students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work in entomology with at least nine hours at or above the 3000 level. Specific requirements include ENTM 2001 and 4005 and 11 hours from the following: ENTM 2050, 3002, 4001, 4002, 4006, 4007, 4011, 4012, 4015, 4016, 4018, 4040, 4099, 4100, and 4199.
Environmental Management Systems
To graduate with a minor in environmental management systems, students must compute 18 hours consisting of EMS 1011, 3040, and 3050, and eight hours chosen from EMS 3045, 4010, 4020, 4055 or 4056.
Note: some courses require prerequisites (see the section "Courses of Instruction" in this catalog or consult the instructor).
Fisheries
To graduate with a minor in fisheries (19-20 hrs.), students must complete the following courses: fisheries—RNR 4023, 4025, 4037, 4040, and 4145; plant taxonomy and ecology— select one from RNR 4020, OCS 4308, or BIOL 4052.
This minor is not available to students majoring in the natural resource ecology and management curriculum.
Forestry
To graduate with a minor in forestry (18 hrs.), students must complete the following: forest biology—RNR 2001, 2101; silviculture—RNR 3002; mensuration—RNR 3102; forestry electives— select five hours from ENTM/ PLHL 4018; RNR 4021, 4030, 4032, 4033, 4036, 4038, or 4064.
Horticulture
To graduate with a minor in horticulture, students must complete seven hours consisting of HORT 2050 and 2061; and 11 additional hours in horticulture. The minor in horticulture is not available to students majoring in plant and soil systems.
Leadership Development
Students from all curricula will find themselves thrust into leadership roles within their profession and chosen organizations. This minor enables students from any major to develop the skills and competencies for leadership in any setting, including organizations and communities.
To graduate with a minor in leadership development, students must complete HRE 2723, 3723, 4723, 4804, AND six hours of electives from a list of courses approved by the departmental faculty in the School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development.
Nutritional Sciences
To graduate with a minor in nutritional sciences, students must complete 18 hours including HUEC 2010, 2110, and 3012. In addition, students must choose one of the two area of study options listed below: • Community Nutrition—HUEC 2019, 3116, and either HUEC 3010 or 4016. • Nutrition—HUEC 4010, 4011, and 4014.
Rural Sociology
To graduate with a minor in rural sociology, students in the College of Agriculture must complete (1) SOCL 1001 or 2001; (2) SOCL 2351; (3) two of the following: SOCL 4351, 4551, 4701, or 4711; and (4) at least six additional elective hours in sociology. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in rural sociology are encouraged to elect SOCL 2211 and 3101.
Textiles, Merchandising, & Apparel
To graduate with a minor in textiles, merchandising, and apparel, students in the College of Agriculture must complete 10 hours consisting of HUEC 2040, 2041, 2045, 3032; and nine additional hours chosen from HUEC 3030, 4041, 4043, 4044, 4070, 4071, 4072. Students must comply with all prerequisites and must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in every course taken in the minor field. This minor is not available to students majoring in textiles, apparel, and merchandising.
Vocational Education
To graduate with a minor in vocational education, students in the College of Agriculture must complete 18 sem. hours: HRE 2001, 3055, 3062, 3201, 4301; 6 hours from HRE 4004, 4011, 4504, 4704, 4705; 3 sem. hours chosen from any course offered by the School of Human Resource Education & Workforce Development.
Wildlife Ecology
To graduate with a minor in wildlife ecology, students must complete the following: (1) Required courses—9 sem. hrs: RNR 2031, 2039, 4051; (2) Area courses—one course selected from the following: RNR 3004, 3102, 4011, 4103, or 4107; (3) Plant Taxonomy—one course selected from the following: RNR 2001, 4020, BIOL 4041 or 4055; (4) Animal Taxonomy—one course selected from the following: RNR 3018, 4145 or BIOL 4141, 4142, 4146.
This minor is not available to students majoring in the wildlife area of concentration in the natural resource ecology and management curriculum.
CORRESPONDENCE AND EXTENSION CREDIT
Up to one-fourth of the number of hours required for the baccalaureate degree may be taken through Continuing Education, either through correspondence study or as extension credit or both. Before scheduling such work, however, students should obtain approval from the dean of the college.
ENROLLMENT IN TWO DEGREE PROGRAMS
With the dean's approval, a student may be enrolled in two degree programs concurrently. A student can enroll as a dual registrant using one of the following procedures:
- Dual Enrollment within the College of Agriculture—By completing residence and academic requirements for two degree programs, a student may earn one bachelor of science degree with two majors. By completing residence and academic requirements, and earning 30 hours over the degree requiring the fewer number of hours, a student may earn two separate bachelor's degrees.
- Dual Enrollment in the College of Agriculture and a Second Academic College—By completing residence and academic requirements for two degree programs and earning 30 hours more than the degree requiring the fewer number of hours, a student may earn two bachelor's degrees. The student must be accepted for admission to both colleges and must adhere to the regulations of both colleges. In addition, the student must declare a home college where registration will be initiated and permanent files maintained. It is the student's responsibility, however, to maintain contact with the second college to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made toward that degree.
PHI KAPPA PHI
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on nearly 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Each year, approximately 30,000 members are initiated. Some of the organization’s more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, writer John Grisham, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, and Netscape founder James Barksdale. The LSU chapter was founded in 1930 as the 43rd chapter in the nation. At the present time, the national office is located on this campus in the French House.
The mission of Phi Kappa Phi is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all field of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. Phi Kappa Phi is unique because it recognizes superior scholarship in all academic fields, rather than restricting membership to a limited field. Juniors in the top 7.5 percent and seniors and graduate students in the top 10 percent of their classes may be invited to become members of Phi Kappa Phi. New LSU Phi Kappa Phi members are initiated and honored in the spring semester each year and wear identifying ribbons on their academic gowns at commencement exercises. Additional information about the Society may be found at www.phikappaphi.org.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Master of Agriculture degree program is an interdisciplinary, non-thesis graduate program. The interdisciplinary nature of the program should be particularly attractive to non-traditional students from the public and private sectors seeking professional development or employment as agricultural professionals. The program should be attractive to those same individuals who do not require a significant level of specialization in a research-oriented program. The program requires a minimum of 36 hours of degree credit and includes the completion of a special project. All of the 13 academic units within the college along with the faculty in each may participate as well as some faculty in other colleges or schools. Students must choose a primary and secondary area of study. This program is designed for the student who is seeking further professional development in a non-research oriented graduate program.
Through the Graduate School, the college offers master's and doctoral degrees in the fields of agricultural economics, agronomy, animal and dairy sciences, entomology, food science, forestry, horticulture, human ecology, human resource education, and plant health. A doctoral degree in wildlife and fisheries science is also offered. In addition, master's degrees are offered in applied statistics, fisheries, and wildlife. For further details, consult the "Graduate School • Professional Programs" section of this catalog.
AGRICULTURAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Membership into the Agricultural Student Association (ASA) is open to all students in the College of Agriculture as well as any student in University College with a declared major in agriculture. The ASA brings the various student organizations in the college together for cooperative events and serves in an advisory role to the dean of
Agricultural Student Council (ASC) that consists of representatives from each student organization in the college and officers who are elected annually.
PREVETERINARY MEDICINE
The preveterinary program involves three or more years of training—at least 66 semester hours—prior to application to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Students interested in attending veterinary school can pursue a degree program in one of two areas listed below and enter the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine after completion of the first three years of the chosen curriculum. The preveterinary program will allow you to pursue an undergraduate degree in any of the following areas: animal, dairy, and poultry science and renewable natural resources. After successful completion of the first year of work at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, you will be awarded a bachelor of science degree in your chosen undergraduate field of study. You will then complete the remainder of the professional curriculum in veterinary science required for a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
PREMEDICINE AND PREDENTAL
The College of Agriculture at LSU provides unique opportunities that prepare today’s students to enter careers in medicine, dentistry, and allied health fields. Programs within the School of Animal Sciences, Department of Biological Engineering, and the School of Human Ecology offer appealing options for students; however, students in the College’s departments and schools can fulfill premedical or predental course requirements while pursuing a major in an area that matches their own career interest. The College of Agriculture not only provides students with an exceptional academic basis for professional careers in medicine or dentistry, but also enhances their education with communication, leadership skills, and opportunities in community service and research. Alumni of these programs have been accepted at prestigious medical schools such as Columbia, Emory, Johns Hopkins, and the LSU Health Sciences Centers in New Orleans and Shreveport.
DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS, AND CURRICULA
The dean, directors of schools, heads of departments, and members of the faculty of the college will consult with students on their choices of curricula. Requests for substitutions for required courses in any curricula in the college must have approval of the dean, upon recommendation of the head of the department or school. A maximum of six semester hours of basic ROTC and eight semester hours of advanced ROTC may be allowed for elective credit in any curriculum.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & AGRIBUSINESS
HEAD • Cramer, Professor
OFFICE • 101 Agricultural Administration Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-3282
FAX • 225-578-2716
PROFESSORS EMERITI • Corty, Giesler, Guedry, Harper, Hudson, Law,
Schupp, Traylor, Wegenhoft, Wiegmann
PROFESSORS • Cramer, Dooley, Gillespie, Harrison, Hinson, Johnson,
Kazmierczak, P. Kennedy, Paxton, Salassi, Singelmann, Zapata
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Caffey, Dunn, Gauthier, Guidry, Henning, Schafer
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Barnes, Detre, Fannin, Paudel, Westra
INSTRUCTOR • Niu
ADJUNCT FACULTY • Hill, G. Kennedy
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR • Henning, Associate Professor
OFFICE • 124 Agricultural Administration Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-2718
CURRICULUM • Agricultural Business
The agricultural business curriculum offered by the Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness provides training for a wide variety of careers in the agribusiness industry. The program integrates the disciplines of business and agricultural business, economics, quantitative methods, and agricultural sciences. Course offerings include courses in agribusiness management, marketing, credit and finance, agricultural production economics, natural resource economics, agricultural policy and law, price analysis, statistics, quantitative methods, and computer applications.
The curriculum in agricultural business emphasizes use of management, marketing, finance, law, and other business principles in the solution of problems in the agribusiness industry. This curriculum provides students excellent preparation for careers in farm management, agricultural law, commodity trading, sales, marketing, real estate, international trade, insurance, agricultural processing, management, communications, public relations, finance, and appraisal.
Students majoring in curricula offered through other departments in the College of Agriculture may minor in agricultural business. See the listing of the College of Agriculture minors for details.
CURRICULUM IN AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS
TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 121
General Education Course Requirements • Arts, humanities, and social sciences— select from approved general education courses listed in a separate section of this catalog.
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics 1003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Gen Ed Nat’l Sciences Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Gen Ed Nat’l Sciences Course (physical/life, not same as sequence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
3 |
| English 1001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Mathematics 1021, 1431. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| College of Agriculture elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education arts course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Electives or ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 30 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 2060 or 10611. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Economics 2030 and Agricultural Economics 2003 or Economics 2000 and 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
6 |
| Economics 2035.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| English 2000; 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2024, 3001, 3003, 3004, or 3101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
6 |
| Experimental Statistics 2201or Information Systems and Decision Sciences 20012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
3-4 |
| General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3-6 |
| College of Agriculture elective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Elective or ROTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4-0 |
| 31 |
1Students taking CMST 1061 must take 6 hours of
General Education Humanities courses during the
sophomore year; students taking CMST 2060 must
take 3 hours of General Education Humanities
courses plus 3 hours of general electives or ROTC
during the sophomore year.
2 Students electing to take ISDS 2001 must take an
additional hour of general electives or ROTC.
| JUNIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Accounting 2001, 2101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Agricultural Economics 3003, 3213, 3413, 3503 or 4613 . . . . . . . . . | 12 |
| Business Law 3200 or 3201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Management 3200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Marketing 3401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| College of Agriculture elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 30 |
| SENIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics 4273, 4403, 4433, 4603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 12 |
| General education humanities course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area of concentration courses/approved AGEC electives. . . . . . . . . . | 9 |
| Area of concentration courses/general electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| 30 |
Areas of Concentration
Agribusiness Finance
Required Courses (12 hrs.)—AGEC 3303 and 4443; and six hours to be
selected from one of the following areas: (1) Real Estate—FIN 3351,
3352, 3353, 3355 or (2) Investment—FIN 3440, 3632, 3636, 3715, 3717,
3826.
Agribusiness Management
Required Courses (12 hrs.)—six hours to be selected from a list of
AGEC courses and six hours to be selected from a list of INED and MGT courses;
both lists are available in the Department of Agricultural Economics &
Agribusiness.
International Business
Required Courses (15 hrs.) —AGEC 4613; and six hours chosen from ECON
4020, 4025, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4520, or 4550; MGT 4420, MKT 4443; and six
hours foreign language.
Rural Development
Required Courses (15 hrs.) —AGEC 4623; SOCL 2001 or 2351; SOCL 4351;
and six hours chosen from ECON 4070, 4110, 4130, SOCL 4551, GEOG 4047, 4077.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
HEAD • Martin, Professor
OFFICE • 104 Sturgis Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-2110
FAX • 225-578-1403
PROFESSORS EMERITI • Caffey, Dunigan, Tipton
PROFESSORS • Board, Boquet, Breitenbeck, Griffin, Harrison, Kang,
Martin, Oard, Selim, Twidwell, Webster
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Gaston, Kennedy, Myers, Wang, Walsh
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Barbee, Kimbeng, Morris, Strahan, Subudhi
INSTRUCTORS • Dickson, Henderson, Kongchum, Materne
ADJUNCT FACULTY • Bollich, Bond, Clawson, Delaune, Gravois, Kelly,
Legendre, Lindau, Mascagni, Miller, Moore, Morrison, Sasser, Stewart, Vidrine,
Williams
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR • Breitenbeck, Professor
OFFICE • 314 Sturgis Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-1362
UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR • Walsh, Associate Professor
OFFICE • 110 Sturgis Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-1211
E-MAIL • evwals@lsu.edu
CURRICULA • Environmental Management Systems
• Plant and Soil Systems (Agricultural Pest Management Area; Crop
Management Area; Soil Science Area)
The Department of Agronomy & Environmental Management offers degree programs in plant and soil systems and environmental management systems curricula. These curricula provide students with excellent preparation for careers in management, consulting, regulatory and public relations, or sales and services in agricultural, natural resources, or environmental industries. Some students use these science-based curricula as foundations to pursue graduate studies in agronomic and environmental sciences or professional degrees in medicine or law.
Students are given opportunities to gain valuable experience through internships in the agronomic or environmental business communities, special research projects with faculty members, and/or part-time student employee positions.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Louisiana is blessed with abundant natural resources. To protect public and ecological health, and restore air, soil, and water quality, Louisiana has developed one of the strongest professional environmental communities in the world. The environmental management systems curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills to work as part of this environmental community in a variety of areas of specialization, including air permitting, environmental enforcement, soil conservation, water quality, wetland delineation, environmental compliance, coastal restoration, and risk assessment and management. Environmental management systems graduates are well-qualified for a variety of careers because of their solid training in sciences, problem-solving, and written and oral communication, all of which will be critical for the fast paced, everchanging future job market that will favor workers who are well-trained and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. Students are prepared to be critical thinkers and life-long learners who can work effectively both independently and as members of a team. Many graduates continue their education in professional schools, such as medicine, veterinary medicine, and law. Others continue in graduate school, especially in biomedical, environmental, and engineering sciences. Entering a graduate program is an appropriate choice for those who seek to broaden their technical knowledge as well as strengthen their skills in written and oral communications, project management, statistics, or laboratory practice. A number of graduates also are professors at universities across the world and leaders in government and industry.
The environmental management systems curriculum is partitioned into three areas of concentration: 1) environmental analysis and risk management, 2) policy analysis, and 3) resource conservation. Each concentration includes a variety of elective courses that allow students to gain expertise in specific areas that interest them. Particularly in their junior and senior year, students interact with a wide range of accomplished environmental professionals to refine their program of study and career goal, and focus on specific career paths within the broad environmental management field. However, the environmental management systems curriculum is designed to be sufficiently flexible to allow students to prepare for positions in the public or private sectors working in the office, laboratory, or field.
Graduates with a concentration in environmental analysis and risk management will have a knowledge and practical understanding of: chemistry (analytical, organic, and quantitative analysis, instrumentation, soil and water chemistry); environmental microbiology; environmental fate and transport geology (hydrology); land use planning (including GIS/GPS); site investigation principles and collection methods; human and ecological risk assessment; federal and local regulations governing site assessment, site evaluation, and site remediation.
Graduates with a concentration in policy analysis will have a knowledge and practical understanding of: role and scope of state and federal regulatory agencies (DEQ, DHH, DNR, EPA, etc.); environmental laws and regulations (CERCLA, SARA, CWA, CAA, ETC.); mechanisms for implementation of regulations, compliance with regulations, permits, audits, etc; environmental auditing systems; environmental permitting; the role of risk assessment in decision making; and land use planning.
Graduates with a concentration in resource conservation will have a knowledge and practical understanding of: chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils; soil and water conservation and associated federal programs; coastal restoration; soilplant relationships; fundamentals of forestry, wildlife, and agricultural management; land use planning (including GIS/GPS); soil and water assessment and remediation principles; ecological risk assessment.
Environmental management systems students vary widely in their interests and career goals, but they all share a commitment to a professional career and a passion to preserve our natural resources and protect environmental quality.
CURRICULUM IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 124
1Environmenatal Analysis and Risk Management Concentration
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences 1201, 1208. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Chemistry 1201, 1202, 1212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 8 |
| English 1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Environmental Management Systems 1011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Mathematics 1021, 1022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| General education arts course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 33 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Agronomy 2051. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Agricultural Economics 2003 or Economics 2030. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Biological sciences 1202, 1209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Chemistry 2060 or 22611. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| English 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Mathematics 1431. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Political Science 2051 or Sociology 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Communication Studies 2060. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 29 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Experimental Statistics 2201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Environmental Management Systems 3040, 3050. . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 7 |
| Management 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Physics 2001.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area of concentration courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 12 |
| 32 |
| SENIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Environmental Management Systems 4020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Agricultural Economics 3213.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area of concentration courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 18 |
| Electives or ROTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| 30 |
Areas of Concentration
Environmental Analysis and Risk Management
Required Courses (30 hrs.)— AGRO 4055; BIOL 2051; CHEM 2001; EMS 4040;
select one: OCS 4040 or 4165; select one: AGRO 4056, BIOL 4110 or 4090;
and eight hours of approved electives from a list available from the Department
of Agronomy and Environmental Management. Students may select no more than
six hours of approved electives below the 3000 level.
Policy Analysis
Required Courses (30 hrs.)—AGEC 3803; AGRO 4078; EMS 4040; ENVS 4101;
4261; 4262 or 4264 or 4266; select one: ECON 4320 or AGEC 3503; OCS 4465;
and nine hours of approved electives from a list available from the Department
of Agronomy and Environmental Management.
Resource Conservation
Required Courses (30 hrs.)—AGEC 3503; AGRO 3040, 4052, 4055, and 4078;
Select one: AGRO 3000 or 4070 or HORT 2050 or 2061 or OCS 4308; GEOG 4047;
and select one: OCS 4560 or 4465 or 4166; and seven hours of approved electives
from a list available from the Department of Agronomy and Environmental
Management.
PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS
Agronomy students in the plant and soil systems curriculum can concentrate their studies in the areas of crop management, soil science, or agricultural pest management. In addition to the basic curriculum outlined for plant and soil systems majors, students selecting the crop management area of concentration take courses in agronomy, biological sciences, economics, entomology, experimental statistics, genetics, and plant health, as well as several hours in approved electives.
The agricultural pest management area of concentration is an interdisciplinary program of study in weed science, plant pathology, and entomology. The concentration features a strong core of courses in the three pest management disciplines, a strong background in agriculture, life and physical sciences, and practical training through an internship work experience. A range of restricted and non-restricted electives allow students to personalize their degree program based on employment goals.
Students interested in pursuing a minor in agricultural pest management or agronomy may take suggested courses for the minor as part of approved and free electives. (See the section on "Minor Field Requirements" in this chapter.)
CURRICULUM IN PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS
TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 127-129
1 For crop management and soil science areas of concentration
2 For horticultural science; environmental horticulture, turfgrass
management; and landscape management areas of concentration
3 For agricultural pest management area of concentration
4 For urban entomology area of concentration
5 For landscape management area of concentration
6 For horticultural science area of concentration
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences 1201, 1202, 1208, 1209 or 1001, 1002, 10055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
8 |
| Chemistry 1201, 1202, 1212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 8 |
| English 1001, 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Mathematics 1021. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Mathematics 10222 or Experimental Statistics 22011,3,4. . . . . . . . . . | 3-4 |
| General education arts course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education social sciences course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 34-35 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Agronomy 2051. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Chemistry 2060 or 2261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| English 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Agricultural Economics 2003 or Economics 2030. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Communication Studies 2060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education humanities course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area of concentration courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 12-13 |
| Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3-2 |
| 34 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences/Plant Health 30606 or Horticulture 2860. . . . . . . | 3-4 |
| Agronomy 3010 or 30901 or Horticulture 3000 or 30102 or Plant Health/Entomology 30003,4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
3 |
| Plant Health 4000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area of concentration courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 9-12 |
| Approved electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 9-5 |
| Electives or ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 30 |
| SENIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Agronomy 40521,2,3 or Entomology 40014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4-3 |
| Area of concentration courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 10-9 |
| Approved electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 12-15 |
| Electives or ROTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 29-30 |
Areas of Concentration
Crop Management (29-30 hrs.)
Agronomy 1001, 3000, 3011, 3012, 3013 (select two); Agronomy 3040, 4070,
4080; Biological Sciences 1011 or 2051 or 2083 or 4087; 2153; Entomology
4006; Plant Health 4001.
A list of approved electives available in the Department of Agronomy & Environmental Management.
Soil Science (30-31 hrs.)
Agronomy 4055, 4056, 4058; Biological Sciences 1011 or 2051; Chemistry 2001,
2002; Geology 1001, 1601; Mathematics 1022; Physics 2001, 2108.
A list of approved electives is available from the Department of Agronomy & Environmental Management.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL & AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
HEAD • Thomas, Professor
OFFICE • 149 E. B. Doran Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-3153
FAX • 225-578-3492
EMAIL • thomasdl@lsu.edu
WEB SITE • www.bae.lsu.edu
PROFESSORS EMERITI • Brown, Cochran, Lawson, Mayeux, Rester, Sistler,
Stipe, Verma, Wright
PROFESSORS • Bengtson, Branch, Greenland, Hannaman, Thomas, Velupillai
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Lima, Mailander
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Barbosa, Hall, Monroe, Morris, Price, Sabliov,
Theegala
PROFESSIONAL-IN-RESIDENCE • Grymes
ADJUNCT FACULTY • Drapcho, Fouss, Frandsen, Parish, Rein, Robbins,
Saska, Walker
CURRICULUM • Biological Engineering (See the "College of Engineering" section of this catalog.)
DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY
HEAD • Schowalter, Professor
OFFICE • 404 Life Sciences Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-1634
FAX • 225-578-1643
PROFESSORS EMERITI • Goyer, Riley PROFESSORS • Bagwell, Baldwin,
Boethel, Carlton, Foil, Fuxa, Grodner, Hammond, Henderson, Johnson, Leonard,
Ottea, Pollet, Prowell, Reagan, Ring, Schowalter, Story
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Hooper-Bui, Kramer, Morgan, Stout ASSISTANT
PROFESSORS • Baur, Huang, Husseneder
ADJUNCT FACULTY • Burris, Danka, Harbo,
Harris, Klepzig, Rinderer, White
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR • Reagan, Professor
OFFICE • 404 Life Sciences Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-1634
CURRICULUM • Plant and Soil Systems (Agricultural Pest Management Area; Urban Entomology Area)
PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS
The curriculum in plant and soil systems consolidates the curricula for the Departments of Agronomy and Environmental Management, Entomology, Horticulture, and Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology. Students in this curriculum take core courses that provide a basic knowledge required for specialization in one of the seven areas of concentration: agricultural pest management; crop management; horticultural science; environmental horticulture; soil science; turfgrass management; and urban entomology. Each area is further individualized by the addition of approved and free electives.
Students interested in pursuing a minor in agricultural pest management, agronomy, entomology, or horticulture may take suggested courses for the minor as part of the approved and free electives. (See the section on "Minor Field Requirements" in this chapter for details.)
The Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology and the Department of Entomology offer an area of concentration in agricultural pest management and the Department of Entomology offers an additional area of concentration in urban entomology. The agricultural pest management concentration is an interdisciplinary program of study in weed science, plant pathology, and entomology. Effective management of pest problems in agriculture requires a broad base of knowledge in the pest disciplines and practical field experience. The agricultural pest management concentration features a strong core of courses in the three pest management disciplines; a strong background in agriculture, life and physical sciences; and practical training through an internship work experience. The urban entomology concentration is well suited for students who are interested in urban pest control, mosquito control, and public health insect management.
In both concentrations, a range of restricted and nonrestricted electives allows students to personalize their degree program for employment with agricultural industries such as chemical, seed, or biotechnology companies; state and federal research, extension, and regulatory agencies; private agricultural consulting firms; farmer cooperatives; nurseries; home and garden centers; golf courses; greenhouse plant production; corporate farms; urban pest control; and public health insect management. Both concentrations require students to complete an internship where practical experience is gained in agricultural or urban pest management areas.
CURRICULUM IN PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS
TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 127-129
1 For crop management and soil science areas of concentration
2 For horticultural science; environmental horticulture, turfgrass
management; and landscape management areas of concentration
3 For agricultural pest management area of concentration
4 For urban entomology area of concentration
5 For landscape management area of concentration
6 For horticultural science area of concentration
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences 1201, 1202, 1208, 1209 or 1001, 1002, 10055. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
8 |
| Chemistry 1201, 1202, 1212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 8 |
| English 1001, 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Mathematics 1021. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Mathematics 10222 or Experimental Statistics 22011,3,4. . . . . . . . . . | 3-4 |
| General education arts course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education social sciences course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 34-35 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Agronomy 2051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Chemistry 2060 or 2261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| English 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Agricultural Economics 2003 or Economics 2030. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Communication Studies 2060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education humanities course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area of concentration courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 12-13 |
| Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3-2 |
| 34 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences/Plant Health 30606 or Horticulture 2860. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
3-4 |
| Agronomy 3010 or 30901 or Horticulture 3000 or 30102 or Plant Health/Entomology 30003,4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
3 |
| Plant Health 4000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area of concentration courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 9-12 |
| Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 9-5 |
| Electives or ROTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 30 |
| SENIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Agronomy 40521,2,3 or Entomology 40014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4-3 |
| Area of concentration courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 10-9 |
| Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 12-15 |
| Electives or ROTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 29-30 |
Areas of Concentration
Agricultural Pest Management (29-32 hrs.)
Dairy Science 2072 or Biological Sciences 2153; Biological Sciences 4041
or 4055; Plant Health/Entomology 3002; Plant Health 4001; Agronomy 4070,
4071; Entomology 2001, 4006; Entomology 4001, 4012; Entomology/Plant Health
4018; Plant Health/Entomology 3000; Plant Health 4014 (select two).
A list of approved electives available in the Department of Entomology.
Urban Entomology
Required Courses (31-32 hrs.)—Dairy Science 2072 or Biological Sciences
2153; Biological Sciences 2051; Entomology 2001; Plant Health/Entomology
3002; Entomology 4005, 4006, 4012; Entomology 4007, 4016, or Entomology/Plant
Health 3000; Entomology/Plant Health 4018; Agronomy 4070 or 4071.
A list of approved electives is available from the Department of Entomology.
DEPARTMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL STATISTICS
INTERIM HEAD • Geaghan, Professor
OFFICE • 161 Agricultural Administration Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-8303
FAX • 225-578-8344
EMAIL • head@stat.lsu.edu
WEB SITE • www.stat.lsu.edu
PROFESSORS • Blouin, Escobar, Geaghan, Koonce, Marx
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Monlezun
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Li, McCarter, Wang
INSTRUCTORS • Coxe, McKenna, Swoope
ADJUNCT FACULTY • Georgiev, Icaza, LaMotte, Meeker, Mercante, Redmann,
Thomson, Velasco-Gonzales, Volaufova
CURRICULUM • No undergraduate program is available. See the Graduate Bulletin for a description of the graduate program.
The Department of Experimental Statistics offers an undergraduate minor in applied statistics. Students take a 12-hour core of statistical methods and theory courses and an additional six hours chosen from a variety of more specialized courses that would best meet individual academic goals. (See the section "Minor Field Requirements" in this chapter for more information.) A minor in applied statistics provides valuable experience in quantitative applications that enhance employment opportunities in a variety of fields as well as preparation for graduate study. Students interested in pursuing a minor in applied statistics are encouraged to declare and contact the department as early in the academic program as possible.
The Master of Applied Statistics offered by this department is designed to acquaint graduate students with the techniques of statistical methods and their application to various fields of specialization. For additional information concerning this program, consult the Graduate Bulletin.
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE
HEAD • Moody, Professor
OFFICE • 111 Food Science Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-5207
FAX • 225-578-5300
PROFESSORS EMERITI • Cross, Farr, Grodner, Hoskins, Liuzzo, Meyers,
Mullins, Rao
PROFESSORS • Bankston, Day, Godber, Moody, Prinyawiwatkul
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Bell, King, Losso
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Aryana, Ge, Janes, Xu
ADJUNCT FACULTY • Beaulieu, Grimm, Lima, Malekian, Marshall, McMillin,
Portier, Sathivel, Shih, Supan, Wilson
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR • King, Associate Professor
OFFICE • 111 Food Science Building
TELEPHONE • 225-578-5157
CURRICULUM • Food Science & Technology
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The curriculum in Food Science and Technology, following guidelines obtained from the Institute of Food Technologists, provides students a common core of courses. These courses provide a strong basic foundation for the study of post-production processing of food products. By selecting from one of four areas of concentration - Food Safety and Applied Microbiology, Food Processing and Technology, Food Chemistry and Analysis, or Food Business and Marketing, students can target a program of study suited to their specific needs and interests. Through our elective course, Food Science Research, FDSC 3900, students can gain hands-on experience in research or product development. Optional summer internships with food companies are also available. Students will be prepared to enter into several different career paths in the food industry or to pursue graduate study.
Food scientists use basic principles and knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and business to research, develop, process, evaluate, package, and distribute foods. Food scientists are responsible for the safety, taste, acceptability, and nutrition of processed foods. They develop new food products and process technology for manufacturing foods. Food scientists may concentrate on basic research, product development, processing and quality assurance, packaging, or market research.
Food scientists work in food or food ingredient processing plants where raw foods are converted into beverages; cereals; canned foods; desserts and candy; dairy products; meats, poultry, fish and seafood products; fruit and vegetable products; snacks and convenience foods; and animal foods. Food scientists in basic research conduct investigations into the physical, chemical, and biological makeup of foods. They study the changes that occur in the food products during processing and storage. Food scientists are also active in biotechnology and may work with plant breeding and microbial fermentation products for further processing. Food scientists in applied research work on product development. They create new food products with longer shelf life such as frozen concentrated orange juice, freeze-dried coffee, dehydrated soups and eggs, precooked sausages, granola bars, and juices in juice boxes. Food scientists also work with marketing people to test public acceptance of new products and prepare nutritional labels found on food packages. In processing plants, food scientists prepare specifications and schedules for production operations. Food scientists in quality assurance ensure that foods in every stage of processing meet government standards through microbiological and shelf-life testing.
The Food Safety and Applied Microbiology area of concentration enhances students' knowledge in the critical area of quality control and government regulation of food manufacturing. Food microbiology has become an important part of food biotechnology in producing healthy bioprocessed foods and ingredients. Students pursuing this concentration will be prepared for careers in applied microbiology, quality control, or regulatory fields. The Food Processing and Technology area of concentration provides students background knowledge in processing plant supervision, product development, and food engineering. The Food Chemistry and Analysis area of concentration prepares students for careers in food quality assurance and technical services. Food chemistry is one of the most important aspects of food quality, and analytical capabilities are essential for proper food quality assurance. The Food Business/ Marketing area of concentration prepares students for careers in the food business, technical sales and food product development systems.
CURRICULUM IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 122
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences 1201, 1208, 1202, and 1209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 8 |
| Chemistry 1201, 1202, 1212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 8 |
| English 1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Mathematics 1022 and 1441 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| General education arts course.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 28 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences 2051, 2083. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 7 |
| Chemistry 2060. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Communication Studies 2060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Economics 2030. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| English 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Food Science 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Human Ecology 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Physics 2001.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| 31 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| English 3002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Experimental Statistics 2201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| Food Science 4050, 4060, 4075, 4162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 15 |
| Area requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 11 |
| 33 |
| SENIOR YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Food Science 4005, 4040, 4070, 4076, 4095. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 16 |
| Food Science 3999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| General education humanities courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| General education social sciences course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Area requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 0-4 |
| Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4-0 |
| 30 |
Areas of Concentration
Food Business and Marketing
Required Courses (18 hrs.)—choose from either (1) ACCT 2001; ECON
2035; FIN 3715; ISDS 1100; MGT 3200; MKT 3401; or (2) AGEC 1003, 2003, 3213,
3413, 4403; MGT 3200.
Note: Students must choose to take one set of courses from either option one or option two.
Food Chemistry and Analysis
Required Courses (15 hrs.)—CHEM 2001, 2002; DARY 2085, 2093; FDSC
3000; HORT 4096.
Food Processing and Product Development
Required Courses (16 hrs.)—ANSC 3053 or PLSC 4032; FDSC 3000, 4086;
DARY 4020; HORT 4051.
Food Safety and Applied Microbiology
Required Courses (14 hrs.)—BIOL 4110; FDSC 3000, 4163; DARY 4020.
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE
HEAD • Himelrick, Professor
OFFICE • 137 J. C. Miller Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-2158
FAX • 225-578-1068
EMAIL • dhimelrick@agctr.lsu.edu
WEB SITE • www.lsu.edu/horticulture
PROFESSORS EMERITI • O'Rourke, Standifer, Young
PROFESSORS • Boudreaux, Himelrick, Johnson, Kuehny, Koske, LaBonte,
Motsenbocker, Owings, Pica, Wilson
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Bush, Gill,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR • Beasley
INSTRUCTOR • Mirabello, Souvestre
ADJUNCT FACULTY • Bracy, Bucley, Chen, Dozier, Graham, Hanna, Parish,
Pyzner, Robbins, Smith, Vilordon
UNDERGRADUATE COORDINATOR • LaBonte, Professor
OFFICE • 131 J. C. Miller Hall TELEPHONE • 225-578-1024
EMAIL • dlabonte@agctr.lsu.edu
GRADUATE COORDINATOR • Wilson, Professor
OFFICE • 129 J. C. Miller
TELEPHONE • 225-578-1025
EMAIL • pwilson@agctr.lsu.edu
CURRICULUM: • Plant and Soil Systems (Horticultural Science Area; Environmental Horticulture Area; Turfgrass Management Area; Landscape Management Area)
PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS
Consolidation of curricula in Horticulture, Agronomy, Entomology, and Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology resulted in the curriculum in Plant and Soil Systems. All students in this curriculum take core courses that provide a basic knowledge required for specialization in one of eight areas: environmental horticulture; landscape management; turfgrass management, horticultural science; soil science; agricultural pest management; urban entomology and crop management. Each area is further individualized by the addition of approved and free electives.
Students interested in pursuing a minor in agronomy or horticulture may take suggested courses for the minor as part of the approved and free electives. (See the section on College of Agriculture minors for details).
Four areas of concentration (environmental horticulture; landscape management; turfgrass management, and horticultural science) are designed to prepare students for various career opportunities using a cross-disciplinary studies approach. Prior to entering the program, students are encouraged to consult the curriculum coordinator for guidance in selecting courses.
Students selecting the environmental horticulture area of concentration will be prepared for careers in the production of fresh flowering and woody ornamentals, and vegetable and fruit crops. Coursework is also offered in processing of fruit and vegetables. Students will become familiar with essential aspects of landscape and interiorscape installation and maintenance. Careers include interiorscape landscaping, wholesale production of horticulture plants, management of garden centers, landscape maintenance, arboreta, botanical gardens, and tissue culture propogation. Career opportunities in vegetable and fruit science include jobs as field representatives and farm consultants, food processors, agricultural chemical suppliers, and produce brokers.
Students selecting the landscape management area are prepared to construct landscape sites, as well as plant and maintain woody and herbaceous plants, turfgrass ornamental bulbs, and related crops. Coursework in this area is more closely allied to landscape management and less so to production practices. Careers are centered on owning and operating landscape management companies.
Students selecting the turfgrass management area pursue careers as landscape designers and managers; sports field managers; golf course superintendents; or professionals employed by the urban agricultural products industry. In addition to the basic core courses in the curriculum, students study turf and ornamental management, pest identification and control, pesticide application techniques, landscape design, and small engine maintenance. Twelve hours of business electives provide additional experience in financial and personnel management.
Students selecting the horticultural science area of concentration are prepared to pursue graduate studies in horticulture and related sciences. Horticultural scientists conduct research in areas such as crop culture and management; molecular biology; plant breeding and genetics; plant growth and development; plant metabolism and nutrition; propagation; post harvest and stress physiology; and tissue culture. Horticulturists teach at every level, including high schools, community colleges and universities. Public service in horticultural extension includes advising home gardeners, professional horticulturists, and horticultural crop producers.
CURRICULUM IN PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS
TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 127-129
1 For crop management and soil science areas of concentration
2 For horticultural science; environmental horticulture, turfgrass
management; and landscape management areas of concentration
3 For agricultural pest management area of concentration
4 For urban entomology area of concentration
5 For landscape management area of concentration
6 For horticultural science area of concentration
| FRESHMAN YEAR | SEM. HRS. |
|---|---|
| Biological Sciences 1201, 1202, 1208 1209 or 1001, 1002, 10055. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
8 |
| Chemistry 1201, 1202, 1212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 8 |
| English 1001, 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Mathematics 1021. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Mathematics 10222 or Experimental Statistics 22011,3,4. . . . . . . . . . . | 3-4 |
| General education arts course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General education social sciences course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |