With an individualized Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, you can pursue one of two areas of specialization: Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences or Entomology.
Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences
Grow more. Impact less.
Through this individualized bachelor’s program, students learn about factors that affect the productivity and quality of our environment. A solid background of agriculture ecosystems, management and sustainability give our students the skills to provide recommendations for production systems that consider ethics and social responsibility.
At the core of our curriculum is plant and soil sciences, animal production, and agribusiness management. Students will customize their degree by choosing a technical and agricultural concentration.
Technical Concentration (TC) areas:
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Applied Plant Biology
GIS & Technology Support
Sampling, Testing & Analysis
Agricultural Business Management
Agricultural Ecosystem Emphasis (AEE) areas:
Crop Production
Animal Production Systems
Soil Use and Water Management
Pest Management
Meet Dr. McNear, program director for Ag Ecosystem Sciences
Entomology
In our Entomology individualized program, you will learn all about insects - from their molecules to their ecosystems with a customized curriculum based on your specific interests and career goals.
Our students study a diverse collection of insects and examine their effect on humans, crops, and food chains. Through observations and research, our students learn about the most beneficial insects to the most dangerous.
Come See for Yourself
To learn more about this individualized program and its offerings, campus life, and chat with an advisor, schedule a campus visit. Virtual visits may be necessary in some cases.
The best thing about mentoring is meeting and getting to know smart and interesting students who are excited to learn... watching students learn about the fun and frustration of research science."
Dr. Clare Rittschof
Assistant Professor & Winner of the 2020 ESA Early Career Innovation Award
AFE 100 - ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT
AFE 100
**UK Core - Community, Culture and Citizen**
3 credit hours
How do farmers in Kentucky impact families in California? How can the fashion industry curb the amount of plastic in our oceans? How does fast food affect sea life in the Gulf of Mexico? Whether we realize it or not, each of us has a relationship with agriculture, food and the environment. From race and gender, diet and lifestyles, tourism and evolving technologies, this course encourages you to recognize and think critically about the interconnected systems that affect all human life. By addressing these challenges, you will develop a greater appreciation for how you can positively impact our planet.
Prereq: This course is open to students enrolled in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment or those in the Martin- Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Residential College's Belle C. Gunn Living Learning Program. Freshman only in Fall semesters and transfer students only in Spring semesters.
AES 101
1
AES 101 - INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
AES 101
1 credit hours
AES 101 will introduce you to the principles and practices of food, fiber, feed, and fuel production systems (i.e. agriculture) and how this system of living organisms functions together with the physical environment (i.e. as an ecosystem) to produce products that sustain and enhance human life. AES 101 will serve as an introduction to the AES major in which students will learn about the structure of the AES curriculum and how the various areas of specialization can be used to meet their interests and desired career goals. Invited Speakers representing a variety of potential future career paths will be brought in to discuss what skills are needed to be successful in their chosen path. The course will also equip students with a set of skills fundamental to their success in the program and beyond (e.g. use of MS Excel, literature searches, etc.).
MA 109
3 - 5
MA 109 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA
MA 109
**UK Core - Quantitative Foundations**
3 - 5 credit hours
MA 109 covers selected topics in algebra, such as a review of high school algebra, quadratic formula, systems of linear equations, introduction to functions and graphing. In particular, the course will cover solving equations (linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), graphing on the Cartesian coordinate system (with special emphasis on lines and their slope), solving systems of linear equations (with substitution and elimination), using technology such as graphing calculators, solving applied problems, and general functions (with emphasis on exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions).
This course is not available for credit to persons who have received credit in any mathematics course of a higher number with the exceptions of MA 111, 112, 123, 162, 201 and 202. Credit not available on the basis of special examination.
Prereq: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACT score of 21 or above, OR a Math SAT score of 510 or above or a Math SAT2016 score of 540 or above, OR grade of B or better in MA 111, OR appropriate score on math placement exam, OR consent of department.
UK Core - Humanities
3
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. I
3
Spring Semester
15 Credit Hours
CHE 105
4
CHE 105 - GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
CHE 105
**UK Core - Natural, Physical and Math** when paired with CHE 111
4 credit hours
A study of chemical principles and their application to pure and mixed substances. Not open to students who have already completed both CHE 109 and CHE 110.
Prereq: Math ACT of 25 or above, C or better in MA 110, or equivalent math placement scores.
CHE 111
1
CHE 111 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
CHE 111
**UK Core - Natural, Physical and Math** when paired with CHE 105
1 credit hours
A laboratory course, to accompany CHE 105 or CHE 110, dealing with the properties of chemical substances and providing an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis.
Prereq or coreq: CHE 105 or CHE 110.
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. II
3
BIO 148
3
BIO 148 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I
BIO 148
3 credit hours
BIO 148 introduces the student to the biological mechanisms operating at the molecular, cellular, and population level that contribute to the origin, maintenance, and evolution of biodiversity including the origins and history of the evolutionary process. Course material is presented within a phylogenetic context, emphasizing the shared history of all living organisms on earth through common ancestry. The first semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and BIO 152).
Prereq: Math ACT 25 or Math SAT 590 or HS GPA of 3.6 or MA 109 or BIO 155 grade of B or better, or permission of instructor.
MA 123
4
MA 123 - ELEMENTARY CALCULUS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
MA 123
**UK Core - Quantitative Foundations**
4 credit hours
An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with applications to business and the biological and physical sciences. Not open to students who have credit in MA 113 or MA 137. Note: Math placement test recommended. Prereq: Math ACT score of 26 or above, or Math SAT of 600 or above, or MA 109, or appropriate math placement score, or consent of department.
Prereq: Math ACT score of 26 or above, or Math SAT of 600 or above, or Math SAT2016 of 620 or above, or a grade of C or better in MA 109, or appropriate math placement score, or consent of department. Note: Math placement test recommended.
Total Sophomore Year Credit Hours
: 32
Fall Semester
15 Credit Hours
BIO 152
3
BIO 152 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II
BIO 152
3 credit hours
The second semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and 152) that is designed to develop understanding and appreciation for the biocomplexity of multicellular eukaryotes, with emphasis on animals and terrestrial plants. Structure and function relationships will be explored at many levels of organization.
Prereq: C or better in BIO 148 or permission of instructor, concurrent or previous enrollment in CHE 105 or CHE 110.
ECO 201
3
ECO 201 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
ECO 201
3 credit hours
This course will introduce you to the economic way of thinking and provides basic tools of economic theory used to study markets, individual consumer behavior, and the behavior of firms. It employs concepts such as scarcity, opportunity costs, tradeoffs, marginal thinking, and gains from trade. This course will examine how markets work and how supply and demand interact to determine prices, explore market failure such as externalities, the tragedy of the commons and public goods and the role of the government in market activity. Students will also be introduced to theories of the firm and individual behavior, competition and monopoly, and welfare economics. Students successfully completing this course should leave with an understanding of these basic economic principles and their applicability to real world situations. Students should also be able to incorporate the tools of economic analysis into their own decision-making processes as they weigh costs and benefits to make choices.
UK Core - Social Sciences
3
UK Core - Arts and Creativity
3
PLS 210
3
PLS 210 - THE LIFE PROCESSES OF PLANTS
PLS 210
3 credit hours
This course is intended to provide a basic understanding of the natural products and processes that shape the nature of modern plants, and govern their interactions with the environment and other living organisms. We shall focus on the structural and biochemical characteristics unique to plants, and develop a basic understanding of how these plant attributes relate to organismic function. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the nature of the major plant biomes of the Earth, their community dynamics, and how member plants compete for space and other resources. Development of optimal plant strategies for reproductive success, plant interaction with other living systems as well as abiotic factors and their defense from predation and attack will also be considered.
Spring Semester
14 Credit Hours
PLS 366
4
PLS 366 - FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE
PLS 366
4 credit hours
Study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils and how these properties relate to plant nutrient availability and plant growth, land- use planning and management issues, and soil and water quality issues. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours.
Prereq: CHE 105.
AEC 302
4
AEC 302 - AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
AEC 302
4 credit hours
A comprehensive study of economic principles and management tools useful in farm and agribusiness decision making. Utilizes a systems approach to the planning, implementation and control of the agricultural business. Specific attention to application of management and decision theory, economic principles used in decision making, and risk management strategies. Emphasis on planning the future course of the business, acquiring and managing the necessary resources, and establishing physical and financial control over the business. Lab incorporates microeconomic applications of management principles developed in lectures. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: "C" or better in ECO 201.
WRD 204
3
WRD 204 - TECHNICAL WRITING
WRD 204
**Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR)**
3 credit hours
Instruction and experience in writing for science and technology. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness in preparing letters, memos, and reports for specific audiences. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: Completion of University writing requirement.
STA 296
3
STA 296 - STATISTICAL METHODS AND MOTIVATIONS
STA 296
**UK Core - Statistical Inferential Reason**
3 credit hours
Introduction to principles of statistics with emphasis on conceptual understanding. Students will articulate results of statistical description of sample data (including bivariate), application of probability distributions, confidence interval estimation and hypothesis testing to demonstrate properly contextualized analysis of real-world data.
Prereq: MA 113, MA 123, MA 137, or equivalent.
Summer Semester
3 Credit Hours
AES 320
2
AES 320 - AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES FIELD EXPERIENCE
AES 320
2 credit hours
A 2-week summer field experience where students will visit several Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment farms, partner farm operations, and agricultural sector industries to learn from researchers, extension specialists, and agronomists demonstrating the fundamental principles of agronomic production and management of agroecosystems in support of a sustainable food, fiber, feed, and fuel production future.
Prereq: CHE 105 General College Chemistry I, CHE 111 General Chemistry Lab I, and BIO 152 Principles of Biology II, or consent of instructor.
AES 395 or AES 399
1
Total Junior Year Credit Hours
: 32
Fall Semester
16 Credit Hours
ENT 310
3
ENT 310 - INSECT PESTS OF FIELD CROPS
ENT 310
3 credit hours
Identification, life histories and control of insects attacking field crops, especially those of importance in Kentucky. The damage that these insects cause, the reasons for their abundance, and alternatives in control practices will also be emphasized. Lecture, two hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week.
PLS 386
4
PLS 386 - PLANT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
PLS 386
4 credit hours
In-depth analysis of the underlying principles of plant production systems. Successful strategies, based on application of the principles developed by lecture and laboratory activities, will be discussed in either agronomic or horticultural contexts. Special attention will be given to minimizing the the environmental impact of the plant production techniques employed. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 210 and PLS 366 or concurrently or consent of instructor.
PPA 400G
3
PPA 400G - PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
PPA 400G
3 credit hours
To present students with the principles of plant pathology. The causes, effects, control and nature of plant diseases will be studied; the laboratory will expose students to common diseases and pathogens discussed in lecture. Emphasis will be given to diseases important in Kentucky. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
Prereq: BIO 148 and BIO 152, or BIO/PLS 210, or consent of instructor.
Technical Specialization Course
3
ASC 382
3
ASC 382 - ANIMAL PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES
ASC 382
3 credit hours
A broad survey of animal agricultural covering beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, horses, poultry, sheep and swine. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of anatomy, breeding and genetics, feeding, nutrition, physiology and reproduction of livestock and poultry species in the United States. For nonmajors only.
Spring Semester
16 Credit Hours
PLS/SAG 390
3
PLS 504
4
PLS 504 - INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT
PLS 504
4 credit hours
A study of weed management concepts based on the integration of weed biology and ecology data with cultural, biological, and herbicidal control. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: PLS 386.
AES 301
3
AES 301 - FRONTIERS IN AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES: MICROBIOMES
AES 301
3 credit hours
This course will introduce you to the significance of microbiomes in natural and managed ecosystems: where microbiomes are found, what their constituents are, and how they shape ecosystem form and function on planet Earth. This course will introduce the significance of microorganisms in our world and the similarities and differences of microbiomes depending on the ecosystem in which they are found. It will explore how various ecosystems shape the microbiome that develops, and how understanding the microbiomes in agricultural systems can facilitate better food, fiber, feed, fuel production, and water management.
Prereq: BIO 148 or consent of instructor.
Technical Specialization Course
3
PLS 470G
3
PLS 470G - SOIL NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
PLS 470G
3 credit hours
Soil reaction/cycling of elements essential to plant growth; rates, timing and placement of nutrient sources in modern crop/soil management systems; plant and soil sampling and analysis to diagnose plant nutrition stress.
Prereq: CHE 105, PLS 386 and PLS 366 or consent of instructor.
Total Senior Year Credit Hours
: 27
Fall Semester
15 Credit Hours
Applied Specialization Course
3
Technical Specialization Course
3
Free Elective
3
ABT 360
3
ABT 360 - GENETICS
ABT 360
3 credit hours
The basic principles of heredity as currently understood from evidence accumulated in classical, cytogenetic, molecular, and squantitative genetic experiments. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of genetic principles and the relationship of genetics to all biological disciplines.
Prereq: BIO 148, BIO 152 and CHE 105 or consent of instructor.
UK Core - Global Dynamics
3
Spring Semester
12 Credit Hours
Applied Specialization Course
3
Applied Specialization Course
3
AES 490
3
AES 490 - SENIOR CAPSTONE IN AGRICULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
AES 490
3 credit hours
A capstone course for majors in Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences to be taken near the conclusion of the student's academic career. Students will work collaboratively to apply the knowledge acquired from their coursework to solve a real world problem in agricultural ecosystem sciences. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, synthesizing and integrating information, critical thinking, group activities, and written and oral communication.
Prereq: Senior standing in Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences or consent of instructor.
Free Elective
3
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This course is designed to assist undergraduates in adjusting to the academic life of the University. Through lectures, discussions, exercises, and out-of-class assignments, UK 101 helps first-year students: articulate the purpose and nature of a college education at a research university; articulate UK's expectations of its students; gain an appreciation of the University's mission, history, and traditions; develop skills for achieving academic success such as study strategies and library research skills; increase awareness and use of campus resources; reflect on personal and social issues that first-year students often face in a college environment; become involved in the total life of the University; and form beneficial relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
ENT 110
3
ENT 110 - INSECT BIOLOGY
ENT 110
3 credit hours
Overview of the biology of insects. Emphasizes how this enormously abundant and important group of animals has resolved the basic challenges of survival and reproduction. Principles of physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution are introduced using insects as examples. The roles of both beneficial and detrimental insects will be discussed.
UK Core - Arts and Creativity
3
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. I
3
AFE 100
3
AFE 100 - ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT
AFE 100
**UK Core - Community, Culture & Citizenship in the USA**
3 credit hours
How do farmers in Kentucky impact families in California? How can the fashion industry curb the amount of plastic in our oceans? How does fast food affect sea life in the Gulf of Mexico? Whether we realize it or not, each of us has a relationship with agriculture, food and the environment. From race and gender, diet and lifestyles, tourism and evolving technologies, this course encourages you to recognize and think critically about the interconnected systems that affect all human life. By addressing these challenges, you will develop a greater appreciation for how you can positively impact our planet.
Prereq: This course is open to students enrolled in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment or those in the Martin- Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Residential College's Belle C. Gunn Living Learning Program. Freshman only in Fall semesters and transfer students only in Spring semesters.
MA 109
3 - 5
MA 109 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA
MA 109
**UK Core - Quantitative Foundations**
3 - 5 credit hours
MA 109 covers selected topics in algebra, such as a review of high school algebra, quadratic formula, systems of linear equations, introduction to functions and graphing. In particular, the course will cover solving equations (linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), graphing on the Cartesian coordinate system (with special emphasis on lines and their slope), solving systems of linear equations (with substitution and elimination), using technology such as graphing calculators, solving applied problems, and general functions (with emphasis on exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions).
This course is not available for credit to persons who have received credit in any mathematics course of a higher number with the exceptions of MA 111, 112, 123, 162, 201 and 202. Credit not available on the basis of special examination.
Prereq: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACT score of 21 or above, OR a Math SAT score of 510 or above or a Math SAT2016 score of 540 or above, OR grade of B or better in MA 111, OR appropriate score on math placement exam, OR consent of department.
Spring Semester
15 Credit Hours
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. II
3
BIO 148
3
BIO 148 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I
BIO 148
3 credit hours
BIO 148 introduces the student to the biological mechanisms operating at the molecular, cellular, and population level that contribute to the origin, maintenance, and evolution of biodiversity including the origins and history of the evolutionary process. Course material is presented within a phylogenetic context, emphasizing the shared history of all living organisms on earth through common ancestry. The first semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and BIO 152).
Prereq: Math ACT 25 or Math SAT 590 or HS GPA of 3.6 or MA 109 or BIO 155 grade of B or better, or permission of instructor.
CHE 105
4
CHE 105 - GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
CHE 105
As a pair, CHE 105 & CHE 111 fulfill the **UK Core - Natural, Physical & Math Sciences**.
4 credit hours
A study of chemical principles and their application to pure and mixed substances. Not open to students who have already completed both CHE 109 and CHE 110.
Prereq: Math ACT of 25 or above, C or better in MA 110, or equivalent math placement scores.
CHE 111
1
CHE 111 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
CHE 111
As a pair, CHE 105 & CHE 111 fulfill the **UK Core - Natural, Physical & Math Sciences**.
1 credit hours
A laboratory course, to accompany CHE 105 or CHE 110, dealing with the properties of chemical substances and providing an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis.
Prereq or coreq: CHE 105 or CHE 110.
BIO 155
1
BIO 155 - BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH SKILLS LAB
BIO 155
1 credit hours
This course is designed to provide a broad introduction into the data, results, and information associated with biological research, and into some of the analytical approaches used to test biological hypotheses. Communication of these aspects of biological research is crucial, and much of this lab course will be focused on the development of effective writing skills for the delivery of this information.
Prereq: High School GPA 3.0 or above, OR Math ACT of 23 or above, OR Math SAT of 560 or above, OR MA 109, OR permission of instructor.
UK Core - Humanities
3
Total Sophomore Year Credit Hours
: 29
Fall Semester
14 Credit Hours
BIO 152
3
BIO 152 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II
BIO 152
3 credit hours
The second semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and 152) that is designed to develop understanding and appreciation for the biocomplexity of multicellular eukaryotes, with emphasis on animals and terrestrial plants. Structure and function relationships will be explored at many levels of organization.
Prereq: C or better in BIO 148 or permission of instructor, concurrent or previous enrollment in CHE 105 or CHE 110.
STA 210
3
STA 210 - MAKING SENSE OF UNCERTAINTY: AN INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING
STA 210
**UK Core - Statistical Inferential Reasoning**
3 credit hours
The goal of this course is to help students develop or refine their statistical literacy skills. Both the informal activity of human inference arising from statistical constructs, as well as the moral formal perspectives on statistical inference found in confidence intervals and hypothesis tests are studied. Throughout, the emphasis is on understanding what distinguishes good and bad inferential reasoning in the practical world around us.
Prereq: Any course in the new Quantitative Foundations area of General Education beginning Spring 2012.
CHE 107
3
CHE 107 - GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II
CHE 107
3 credit hours
A continuation of CHE 105. A study of the principles of chemistry and their application to elements and compounds.
Prereq: CHE 105 or CHE 110 (with a C or better).
CHE 113
2
CHE 113 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
CHE 113
2 credit hours
A laboratory course, to accompany CHE 107, emphasizing qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
Prereq: CHE 111. Prereq or coreq: CHE 107.
Free Elective
3
Spring Semester
15 Credit Hours
Entomology Course
3
Entomology Course
3
UK Core - Social Sciences
3
UK Core - Global Dynamics
3
Specialty Support
3
Total Junior Year Credit Hours
: 31 - 33
Fall Semester
14 - 16 Credit Hours
ENT 300
3
ENT 300 - GENERAL ENTOMOLOGY
ENT 300
3 credit hours
Fundamentals of insect biology and relationships among insects, plants, and other organisms; identification of commonly encountered insects. Beneficial and detrimental effects of insects are discussed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: One course in introductory biology.
Entomology Course
3
ENT 395
1 - 3
ENT 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK
ENT 395
1 - 3 credit hours
Special problems for individual students who are capable of pursuing independent investigations in the various areas of entomology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: ENT 300.
ABT 201
1
ABT 201 - SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
ABT 201
As a pair, ABT 201 & ABT 301 fulfill the GCCR for this major.
1 credit hours
A course designed to acquaint students with the common experimental methods used in agricultural biotechnology. Students will be presented with several case studies which demonstrate basic scientific reasoning and experimental strategies. The students will then use their understanding of basic scientific methods and agricultural systems to critically evaluate work from the current scientific literature. Each student will be required to provide a written and oral evaluation of a research project in some aspect of agricultural biotechnology. The class will provide the students with the basic skills needed for preparing their own research proposals. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: ABT 101 and enrollment in the Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology degree program or consent of instructor.
Specialty Support
3
Specialty Support
3
Spring Semester
17 Credit Hours
Entomology Course
3
Specialty Support
3
ABT 301
2
ABT 301 - WRITING AND PRESENTATIONS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES
ABT 301
As a pair, ABT 201 & ABT 301 fulfill the GCCR for this major.
2 credit hours
The goals of this course are to expose students to current scientific literature in the life sciences, develop skills for the evaluation of primary research literature and presentations, prepare students to write an independent research proposal, and develop oral communication skills. Student participation is a key component of activities, and students are required to provide both oral and written evaluations of research publications, presentations, and proposals. A major part of the course involves students developing, writing, and presenting an independent research proposal in coordination with a research mentor. This course should be taken prior to ABT 395 or ABT 399, and students must identify a research mentor early during the semester. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology major or consent of instructor.
Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3
Total Senior Year Credit Hours
: 29 - 31
Fall Semester
14 - 16 Credit Hours
ENT 564
4
ENT 564 - INSECT TAXONOMY
ENT 564
4 credit hours
A study of insect taxonomy including the collection, preparation, and identification of adult insect specimens.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Specialty Support
3
Specialty Support
3
ENT 395
1 - 3
ENT 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK
ENT 395
1 - 3 credit hours
Special problems for individual students who are capable of pursuing independent investigations in the various areas of entomology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: ENT 300.
Free Elective
3
Spring Semester
15 Credit Hours
Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3
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In addition to automatic and competitive scholarships from the University of Kentucky, our students are also eligible for a variety of awards from the college. With one of the largest college-based scholarship programs, we awarded nearly $1 million to our students during the 2022-23 academic year. These awards are based on a variety of criteria such as hometown, major, career goals, high school extracurriculars, and more.
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Living Learning Program (CAFE LLP) is open to all first-semester freshmen at the University of Kentucky.
Through field trips, professional development workshops and service programs, students in our LLP apply their knowledge and passion to global issues at the intersection of food, economics and environment. All students in this program will also enroll in connected courses, share study groups and have an assigned peer mentor - all to help with the transition to college life.
Should you choose, you can gain international experience while earning credit towards your degree. We offer a variety of study, research, intern, and service abroad programs for all budgets and comfort levels. Some students have even earned grants and scholarships to fully fund their international experiences.
These programs are designed to broaden your mind and introduce you to unfamiliar ways of thinking and living. Ultimately, these experiences will make you a more competitive applicant in the global workforce.
Pre-Med? Pre-Vet? Pre-Law?
Each year, many of our graduates attend professional schools in areas such as veterinary medicine, law, pharmacy, dentistry, and more. If you are interested in pursuing a similar path, we offer pre-professional advising services.
Our pre-professional advisors will assist you with:
Listing required courses for respective professional schools
Scheduling pre-professional courses alongside your major requirements
Suggesting supplemental coursework
Connections to student organizations, volunteer work, shadowing experiences, etc.
Students can join organizations and clubs to learn outside the classroom, gain valuable work experience and develop their leadership skills. Many of our students are involved in:
UK Entomology Club gets hands on experiences with all kinds of bugs, and see the opportunities there are as an entomologist
Environmental Science Club join like-minded students that share a common interest in all things environmental
