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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Graduate Studies Bulletin 2008-2009

Policies and Courses

Agronomy

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For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Department Head: Mark Lagrimini, Ph.D.

Graduate Committee: Professors Specht (chair), Cassman, Gaussoin, Lindgren, Lyon, Walters, Associate Professor Todd

Graduate programs in agronomy may be developed in plant breeding and genetics, soil science, crop physiology and production, range and forage management, and weed science. Applicants must meet the admission requirements for graduate study and must submit to the Department a completed application form including the transcripts of course work, and three letters of recommendation supporting the application from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate college. Foreign applicants must, in addition, provide evidence of adequate financial resources for self-support during the term of graduate study and must submit English proficiency with minimum scores as outlined by the Graduate College. Applicants are required to send a letter to the chair of the Agronomy Graduate Committee describing their background (vita preferred), experience, and personal and academic goals in pursuing graduate study. A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Previous academic training must indicate that the student has the scholastic potential to pursue graduate study. Although a background in the area of emphasis is desirable, promising students with degrees in other fields can usually complete basic prerequisites within one semester. A student admitted with deficiencies, as determined by the Graduate Committee, will be enrolled in a provisional status until the deficiencies are removed.

Each student pursuing the PhD degree in agronomy must complete a doctoral program approved by a supervisory committee.

Specializations:

Agricultural Meteorology; Applied Ecology; Crop Physiology and Production; Environmental Studies; Great Plains Studies; Plant Breeding and Genetics; Plant Pathology; Range and Forage Science; Soil and Water Sciences; and Weed Science.

In addition to the courses listed below, STAT 801 and 802 may be used as part of the course work constituting a major in agronomy.

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