AgroEcology students will be provided a strong conceptual framework of knowledge in plant and ecosystem sciences together with highly developed information management and integrative problem-solving skills. There is a need for teaching students problem solving skills in real world situations. This is particularly true in agricultural systems which are ecologically complex. Many existing majors focus on components of these systems so that educational experiences that integrate skills from many disciplines are much needed and lacking.
Announcements:
New Course Sequences
New course sequences for the ICM and Plant Science Options are now available.
Images
Images from the Fall 2007 AgroEcology Social have been posted to this site.
AGECO 461
Updated information regarding AGECO 461 can be found on the course description for this course.
Career Opportunities listed with the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals
The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals maintains a list of Job Postings on their Web site.
INTERNSHIPS:
Internships are required for the major. If you haven’t arranged them already, check in with your advisor to work towards a summer internship experience. Now is the time for Juniors or Seniors. International internships can also be arranged, and at least one of you has already set up 8 weeks in Belgium. Another experience that helps in the job hunt is working in a research laboratory or field center and receiving AGECO 496 (or any other curriculum’s 496) credit. We have a wide range of experiences that will qualify for 496 or 495 credit. See your advisor for this too. It is indispensable for the job hunt, or for improving your probabilities for connecting with graduate programs after your B.S.