Certificate - Agronomy
19 credit hours
Catalog Year 2024-2025
The Agronomy Certificate is designed for students who have an interest in field crop production and soil science. Students will learn basics of agronomy, identify and manage weeds, insects and plant diseases, and make soil management decisions related to fertility, degradation, and tillage. Students will prepare to take the General Standards Exam through the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and gain hands on experience through a required internship. Coursework from this certificate will stack seamlessly into the Associate of Applied Science degree for students wishing to pursue further education and increased career opportunity.
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI 102 | Agriculture Safety | 1 |
| AGRI 103 or BTEC 145 | Agricultural Employment or Employment Success Strategies | 1 |
| AGRI 150 | Principles of Agronomy | 4 |
| AGRI 153 | Pest Management | 3 |
| AGRI 157 | Introductory Soil Science | 4 |
| AGRI 158 | Soil Fertility & Fertilizers | 3 |
| AGRI 160 | Introduction to Precision Agriculture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
Recommended Sequence:
- Fall: AGRI 103, AGRI 150, AGRI 153, AGRI 157, AGRI 160
- Spring: AGRI 102, AGRI 158
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.