2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Crop Protection Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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Program Coordinator/Contact

David Wright, Maynard A. Klingbeil Endowed Department Head
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
Raven Precision Agriculture Center 140
605-688-5123 (Department Head, SRPAC 140)
605-688-4450 (Teaching Office, SNP 247)

Program Information

The Crop Protection minor provides students with knowledge of the general principles of managing insect, disease and weed pests in a variety of situations from pre-plant to post-harvest, and a firm understanding of the environmental consequences of pest control decisions. Individuals who complete this curriculum will be prepared for careers that require an understanding of the management of pests as an important aspect of their responsibilities.

Course Delivery Format

The program provides curriculum in lecture, laboratory, and field-based learning environments.

Student Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the Crop Protection minor, students will:

  • achieve a fundamental understanding of basic Crop Protection principles and practices;
  • gain an understanding of the scope, activities, and nomenclature in the field of Entomology and Plant Pathology, and Weed Science;
  • demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate (written, listening, and oral) with both scientific and non-scientific audiences;
  • be an advocate for responsible and sustainable Crop Protection and Agriculture in society; and
  • be a lifelong learner.

Academic Requirements


The program requires a 2.5 GPA or higher and a grade of C or higher in all coursework for the minor. 1Can only be used to meet requirements in one section (i.e. PS 407 cannot be a required and an elective credit).

Total Required Credits: 18


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