School of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SANR)
Today’s world needs people prepared to solve global challenges related to a safe and reliable food supply, protection of natural resources, climate change, improved nutrition, public health, and alternative energy sources. The School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (SANR) within the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources fulfills KSU's Land Grant Mission. SANR offers a baccalaureate degree in Agriculture (BS) with six options/tracks: Agricultural Systems, Nutritional Science and Food Systems, Environmental Systems, Aquaculture Systems, Agriculture Business and Agriculture Communications, four Minors (Agriculture, Food and the Environment Minor, Aquaculture Minor, Geospatial Technology Minor and Health Sciences Minor) and Master of Science in Environmental Studies (MES). SANR prepares students for a variety of careers in a diverse industry through rigorous courses teachings with hands-on experiential learning approaches with opportunities to participate in a wide-ranging scholarship, apprenticeships, and grant funded projects available for qualified students.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and United States Department of Labor predict significant job growth in the areas of food, renewable energy, environment, and agribusiness. Increased demand is expected for agricultural inspectors, environmental scientists and specialists, including health, agriculturists and food scientists, soil and plant scientists, conservation scientists, forest and conservation technicians, agricultural and environmental law, public and agricultural policy, biotechnology, fisheries and wildlife, economic development, and agricultural communications. Using an interdisciplinary, teaching and hands-on, experiential instructional approach, students from diverse backgrounds will develop a broad understanding sustainable agriculture, natural resources, aquaculture, food and nutrition, and the environment. SANR's mission is to prepare graduates in these fast-growing areas of the U.S. agricultural economy.
Major/Track
- Agricultural Systems: Students will be prepared for careers in the agriculture and natural sciences industries, developing skills in economics and marketing, soil science, entomology, organic agriculture, agriculture and energy, ornamental plants, and urban agriculture.
- Nutritional Science and Food Systems: Students will be prepared for jobs facing important nutrition and wellness issues that society faces and will continue to manage as global food challenges rise.
- Environmental Systems: Students will understand our dependence and impacts on the natural world and how to ensure a sustainable future for us all.
- Aquaculture Systems: Students will be trained in the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions preparing them to become successful aqua- culture researchers and producers.
- Agriculture Business: Students will be trained in various aspects of business and management necessary for success in any agriculture-related business.
- Agriculture Communications: Students will combine agriculture, journalism and public relations to become well-rounded professionals for careers in writing, advertising, public relations, web content management, photography, social media and video production, particularly in the agriculture industry.
Minors
Certificates
- Agriculture Business Management Certificate
- Animal Agriculture Certificate
- Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences Certificate
- Environmental Measurements Certificate
- Fermentation and Distillation Technology Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- Geospatial Technology and Application Certificate
- Human Health and Nutrition Certificate
- Sustainable Agriculture Systems Certificate
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AFE 115 | Intro to Agri.,Food, & Envi. | 3 |
| AFE 117 | Global Perspect Ag/Food/Env | 3 |
| AFE 118 | Intro to Ferm. & Distill. Sci. | 3 |
| AFE 120 | Principles of Agronomy | 4 |
| AFE 130 | Ferment. & Spirits Chem. | 4 |
| AQU 201 | Fisheries & the Educ. Consumer | 3 |
| AFE 211 | Introduction to Animal Science | 3 |
| AFE 212 | Vet Clinical I | 2 |
| AFE 213 | Animal Handling Practices Lab | 1 |
| AFE 215 | Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AFE 217 | Plant Sci. & Horti. Principles | 4 |
| AFE 305 | Intro. to Animal Dies & Mgmt. | 3 |
| AFE 306 | Diagnosis Tech of Animal Dis. | 3 |
| AFE 307 | Animal Nutrition | 3 |
| AFE 308 | Pharmacology for Vet. Techs. | 3 |
| AFE 309 | Livestock Reproduction | 3 |
| AFE 311 | Practicum I | 2 |
| AFE 312 | Vet Clinical II | 3 |
| AFE 318 | Environmental Entomology | 4 |
| AFE 322 | Livestock Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| AFE 334 | Soil Science | 3 |
| AFE 340 | Environmental Sci/Agroecology | 3 |
| AFE 359 | Ferm. of Food & Food Safety | 4 |
| AFE 366 | Climate Change Studies | 3 |
| AFE 401 | AFE Seminar | 1 |
| AFE 404 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| AFE 405 | Res/Extension in Nutrition | 3 |
| AFE 407 | Agroforestry:Local/Global Pers | 3 |
| AFE 408 | Anesthesiology & Surgical Proc | 3 |
| AFE 411 | Practicum II | 2 |
| AFE 412 | Vet Clinical III | 3 |
| AFE 415 | Livestock Production Practices | 3 |
| AFE 416 | Nutrition and Society | 3 |
| AFE 417 | Modern Nutrition and Disease | 3 |
| AFE 425 | Organic Crop & Livestock Prod | 3 |
| AFE 426 | Agriculture Econ. and Market | 3 |
| AFE 435 | Urban Agriculture | 3 |
| AFE 440 | Ornamental / Landscape Plants | 3 |
| AFE 442 | Plant Propagation/Crop Prod Sy | 3 |
| AFE 443 | Apiculture/Pollination Biology | 3 |
| AFE 445 | Agriculture and Energy | 3 |
| AFE 450 | Human Health/Environment | 3 |
| AFE 455 | Food Safety and Microbiology | 3 |
| AFE 459 | Dir. Stud. in Ferm. & Dist. Sc | 3 |
| AFE 465 | Food Systems | 3 |
| AFE 480 | Intro to Geog Inform Syst | 3 |
| AFE 485 | Special Topics | 3 |
| AFE 489 | Remote Sensing of the Environ. | 3 |
| AFE 495 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| AFE 507 | Agroforestry | 3 |
| AFE 525 | Organic Agriculture | 3 |
| AFE 555 | Food Safety and Microbiology | 3 |