B.S. Crop Science
Crop science is the study of the world's major food, feed, turf and fiber crops, and their environment. It is a broad discipline encompassing breeding, genetics, production, and management. Program emphasis is on developing and applying new technology to ensure a safe and abundant food supply and a sustainable agroecosystem.
Study Options
Guide the future of agriculture.
The business and industry option is for students interested in careers as company managers, loan/finance officers, marketing specialists, farmers, corporate farm managers, production specialists, consultants, international agriculturists, and agribusinesspeople.
Work on the cutting edge of technology.
The crop science / biotechnology option is for students interested in careers as laboratory or research technicians in plant biotechnology, breeding, genetics, or physiology.
Focus on environmentally friendly farming.
The cropping systems option is for students interested in crop production, plant/soil/pest management, and environmental quality in cropping systems.
Spend your days on the golf course.
The turf management option prepares students who wish to specialize in golf course supervision, grounds maintenance, sod production, and similar recreation positions involving turfgrass management techniques and personnel relations.
Contact Information
Hillary Templin, Academic Coordinator
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Washington State University
205 Johnson Hall
PO Box 646420
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
Email: htemplin@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-2615
Fax: 509-335-8674
Advising Checklists
B.S. Crop Science
Biotech option (pdf)
B.S. Crop Science
Business & Industry option (pdf)
B.S. Crop Science
Turf option (pdf)
B.S. Crop Science
Cropping Systems option (pdf)
Advisors
Steve Ullrich
Crops Advisor
(509)335-4936
ullrich@wsu.edu
273 Johnson Hall
Bill Johnston
Crops & Turfgrass Management Advisor
(509)335-3620
wjohnston@wsu.edu
289 Johnson Hall
Matt Williams
Turfgrass Management Advisor
(509)301-4071
mwwilliams@wsu.edu
213A Johnson Hall
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