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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR)

Explore the Science of Life

Agronomy

PROGRAM DEFINITION
From economic crop production to developing new plants using biotechnology, your education will prepare you to play a role in ensuring tomorrow's food supply in a sustainable, environmentally responsible way.

NEBRASKA POINTS OF DISTINCTION
A dedicated group of academic advisers
Top-quality, up-to-date curricula
Numerous internship and permanent employment opportunities
Active student clubs

FACILITIES
Plant Science and Keim Hall, on NU’s friendly East Campus, offer first-rate facilities for your education.
Goodding Learning Center, offering teaching and computer labs
Near-by field and greenhouse facilities for class and undergraduate student research
C.Y. Thompson Library on East Campus

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS (What’s expected of you as an undergraduate student)
• Have regular contact with your academic advisor
Participate in meaningful out of class professional experiences

FACULTY
http://agronomy.unl.edu/directory/phonedirectory.htm

OUTCOMES:
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

With a professional degree in agronomy, careers are possible in:
• Crop management consulting
• Biotechnological research on plants
• Soil and water conservation
• Seed, fertilizer, or chemical sales and service
• Elevator and co-op management
• Farm credit
• Cooperative extension
• Plant and soil analysis laboratories
• Natural resource management
• State and federal regulatory agencies
• Governmental service agencies

CONTACTS:
Dennis L. McCallister
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68583-0914
Ph. No. (402) 472-6312
dmccallister2@unl.edu

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SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Sample Schedule Of Classes