This degree is an integrated and interdisciplinary program of study that focuses on the science of agricultural production and food consumption. Over the four years of the program students will take courses that provide the following:
- A foundation in the principles and techniques of environmental science, biology, and geography that are relevant to agriculture
- Scientific perspectives on specific components of agricultural systems, including soil, water, climate, plants, and insects
- A comprehensive scientific perspective on the ecological and environmental dimensions of agricultural systems
- Analyses of the sustainability of conventional and alternative agricultural practices
- Knowledge of specific topics relating to food and agriculture, including human nutrition, food science, nutrient management, and the implications of climate change for agriculture
- An awareness of how these scientific dimensions relate to the social, economic, and political contexts of food and agriculture