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Agricultural Food Systems
BIOLOGY

Do you like hands-on learning, especially when it’s outside, immersed in nature? Are you intrigued by the farm-to-table trend, or do you wonder what you could do to help fight food insecurity? Did you grow up on a farm and wish you had the business acumen to take it to the next level? A biology degree with a concentration in agricultural food systems can prepare you for the perfect career. You’ll take the biology, chemistry, agriculture and business classes you need for a solid foundation while choosing a variety of electives that reflect your interests.

Outside the Classroom

This concentration is project-based, hands-on and an experiential learning process. You'll spend plenty of time outdoors, in the dirt, in a lab and in the community.

  • Internships
  • Research opportunities
  • Immediate, local opportunity to impact Union and Anson counties

Agricultural Food Systems Major Map

The biology major must complete a minimum of 125 credit hours, and the courses must be completed in sequence.

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Students can also minor in Biology. Begin by taking 18 hours of biology courses listed in our academic catalog, including Biology 150 and 160. These four-hour courses give you a solid foundation in biological science. You learn about the structure and function of a cell so you’ll have firm footing when you take the other 10 hours. Keep in mind that at least six of the other hours must be at the 200 level or above.


Core Curriculum

Core Courses: 28-38 hours
  • Introductory Cellular Biology (4)
  • Agroecology (4)
  • Plant Biology (4)
  • Animal Science (4)
  • Scientific Literacy & Communication (2)
  • Contemporary Issues in Agriculture (3)
  • Agriculture Service Learning or Project-Based Course (3-4)
  • Internship or Externship in Agriculture (4-6)
Business Courses: 21 hours
  • Microeconomics (3)
  • Principles of Marketing (3)
  • Principles of Management (3)
  • Legal Environment of Business (3)
  • Financial Management (3)
  • Principles of Financial Accounting (3)
  • New Venture Entrepreneurship (3)
Math & Sciences Courses: 11 hours
  • Statistics (3)
  • CHEM 101 General Chemistry II (4)
  • CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (4)
Communication Course: 3 hours
  • Communication 101 (3)

 

Additional Courses

Global Perspectives (12 hours)
  • Religion or Philosophy (3)
  • History (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Elective (3)
  • Foreign Language 101 (3)
  • Foreign Language 102 (3)
University Foundations (17-18 hours)
  • Gateway to College Seminar (3)
  • English Composition (3)
  • Fine Arts (2)
  • Business Calculus or Calculus I (3-4)
  • Health & Wellness (2)
  • English Literature (3)
  • Sociology or Psychology (3)
Lyceum Requirements
General Electives: 32 hours
Recommended Upper-level Electives
  • Microbiology
  • Animal Behavior
  • Field Botany
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Entomology
  • Animal Ecology
  • Plant Ecology
  • Plant Physiology
  • Directed Research with Faculty
  • Teaching Assistantship
  • Evolution
  • Special Topics in Biology

Total of a minimum of 120 hours for degree.

 

Questions?


Dr. Gena Moore
g.moore@wingate.edu

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