Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences
Bachelor's of Science - Options
Agroecology Option
Students in this option concentrate on the biology and increasingly complex technology of food, feed, and fiber production. Graduates typically move into farming or into sales, consulting, and managerial positions that directly and indirectly support agricultural production, a most vital component of the U.S. economy.
Biotechnology and Genetics Option
Producing better quality and higher yielding crops has always been an objective of crop breeders. New techniques of genetic engineering are now being brought to bear on crop improvement. Students in this option learn the newest methods of biotechnology and are well prepared for careers in research and industry.
International Agriculture Option
The world's ever-expanding population must be fed; at the same time, we must be good stewards of the Earth's resources. Many developing countries have not been able to bring food production and resource conservation into balance. Students in the International Agriculture option are interested in finding simultaneous solutions to these concerns. Employment opportunities exist with various private and public agencies.
Soil-Environmental Option
Human impacts on the environment and good stewardship of the soil and land resources are major focuses of this option. Graduates find positions with governmental agencies and private industry. They may deal with concerns such as soil conservation, groundwater pollution, land-use planning, waste management, and reclamation.
Turfgrass Management Option
Using basic principles of the natural sciences and agricultural technology, turf managers have skills that make them highly employable in golf-course management, athletic and recreational fields, lawn maintenance services, the landscaping industry, and sod production.
Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences
330 Smyth Hall (0404)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231.6305 (V)
540.231.3431 (F)
cses@vt.edu