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Agribusiness, Plant and Animal Sciences

 

 

The Department of Agribusiness, Plant & Animal Science prepares students for many exciting and challenging employment specialties, and offers a wide variety of course work in agriculture. The close relationship between teachers and students creates a learning atmosphere that encourages the development of the finest students.  Students receive excellent training from case studies and practical "hands on" experience provided by work on the University farm, Livestock Center, internships, and practicum experience.  Facilities include classrooms, laboratories, greenhouses, and a farm mechanics shop, University farm and livestock facilities used for faculty and student research.

 

  

Agribusiness Science and Technology 

 What can I do with this Major???

(641/66)   B.S. Agribus, Plant & Animal Science / Agronomy

Agronomy is the study of plants (field crops) and soils and their ecological interactions with the surrounding environment.  Studies include the production of food and fiber (farming) in connection with the development of science and technology for the betterment of mankind.  Young minds will find substance in discovering the secrets for tomorrow's food production.

 

Careers:

  • Plant Genetisist
  • Proffessor
  • Erosion Specialist
  • Sod Production

 

(641/45)   B.S. Agribus, Plant & Animal Science / Agribusiness

Agribusiness is designed to prepare a student for employment in a

variety of fields, including business, finance, marketing, international

agriculture, agricultural marketing, policy formation, farm

and ranch management, resource economics, rural development,

banking, and real estate appraisal.

 

Careers:

  • Program Coordinator
  • Technical Sales
  • Farm Manager
  • Statistical Analyst
  • Financial Planning
  • Land Use and Appraisal
  • Grain Broker

 

(641/67)  B.S. Agribus, Plant & Animal Science / AgTechnology

Agriculture Technology is the study of technical principles and problems

in agriculture industries. Agriculture is becoming more and

more high tech, and the need for well prepared and knowledgeable

agricultural technicians is expanding.

 

Careers:

  • Land Surveyor
  • Food Engineer
  • Plant Manager/ Supervisor
  • Agrisystems Engineer
  • Equipment Designer

 

What can I do with this Major??? 

 

(641/100)  B.S. Agribus, Plant & Animal Science / Animal Science

This emphasis is designed for student who desire to work in animal

production agriculture or associated animal agribusiness. Students in

this major will be taught animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition,

reproduction, health, genetics, meat science, grazing, and the fundamentals

of running an animal-based production business. Graduates

will be prepared to enter the workforce or continue in graduate programs.

 

Careers:

  • Livestock Management
  • State and Federal Departments of Agriculture
  • Artificial Inseminator
  • Breeding Farm Management

 

(825)    B.S. Agriculture Education Composite

The Ag Education Composite at BYU - Idaho requires completion

of specific coursework in Agrictulture, BYU - Idaho General Education

classes, and Education classes needed for certification as a secondary

education teacher in the state of Idaho (Idaho certification qualifies

graduates to teach in 49 states). Students who graduate from this program are eligible for teacher certification in agriculture.  For a listing of approved Secondary Education majors and minors, see the Teacher Education section of this catalog.

 

Careers:  Teaching Biology 6-12, and Professor

 

(344)   A.A.S. Ag Management

An A.A.S. Degree in Agricultural Management  is offered for the student who plans to enter the work force immediately following the completion of this associate's degree.

 

Careers:

  • Park Manager
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Farm and Branch Management

 

(140)   Minor - Ag Bus, Sci & Tech

 

(347)   A.A.S. Beef Production Management

This two-year specialized degree prepares students to apply practical

management techniques as ranch managers. Skills in animal health,

nutrition, reproduction, meat science, farming and the business

aspects of cattle ranching are taught.

 

Careers:

  • Livestock Management
  • Technical Service Managers
  • Meat Merchandising
  • Slaughter House Manager

 

(140)    Minor - Animal Science

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