Majors and Programs

The Expanding World of Agriculture and Life Sciences

How can we make sure that production agriculture and the protection of our natural resources coexist? Which insects are good for plants? Which destroy them? What can be done to restore economic and social vitality to rural America? What are the benefits and the risks of genetically modifying crops? The answers to these questions lie in the field of agriculture. There you can discover the secrets of nature and learn how to harness the earth's resources to feed the planet and protect its natural resources. Join Iowa State faculty and students as they explore and develop tomorrow's agricultural sciences and technologies.

To learn more, read our detailed brochure for The Expanding World of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Suggested Majors

Undergraduate programs are offered in six colleges. Programs offered in more than one college are identified by college code: AGLS (Agriculture and Life Sciences), BUS (Business), DSGN (Design), ENGR (Engineering), H SCI (Human Sciences), and LAS (Liberal Arts and Sciences)

Undecided - Agricultural and Life Sciences Agricultural Biochemistry Agricultural Business Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Studies Agricultural Systems Technology Agriculture and Life Sciences Education Agriculture and Life Sciences Exploration Agronomy Animal Ecology Animal Science Biology - AGLS Biology - LAS Botany (Biology) Culinary Science - AGLS Culinary Science - H SCI Dairy Science Diet and Exercise - AGLS Diet and Exercise - H SCI Dietetics - AGLS Dietetics - H SCI

Education: Agricultural Business Education: Agriculture and Life Sciences Education Education: Biology - AGLS Education: Biology - LAS Environmental Science - AGLS Environmental Science - LAS Food Science - AGLS Food Science - H SCI Forestry Genetics - AGLS Genetics - LAS Global Resource Systems Horticulture Microbiology Nutritional Science - AGLS Nutritional Science - H SCI Pre-Human Medicine Pre-Law Public Service and Administration in Agriculture Veterinary Medicine Zoology (Biology)

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