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Are you wondering where you fit in, or what your major will be? Are you excited about the life sciences? Would you enjoy using biological skills and knowledge in a hands-on field of study? If so, then a major in Agricultural Biology may be right for you! The Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science department is a multi-disciplinary group of scientists and teachers whose mission is to provide academic instruction, research and service that focuses on managing pests in semi-arid ecosystems. The strength of the department is the interaction of these disciplines in understanding the biology of pest organisms, their interactions, and how pests impact urban, agricultural and natural resources. The teaching and research emphasis of the department is on problem-solving. The department teaches integrated biology so students can understand and manage current and emerging issues in plant and animal health and protection, using tools from molecular to landscape scales. MS Agricultural Biology The M.S Program of Study is generated by the student in consultation with the major professor and with input from the student's assigned graduate committee. General Coursework Requirements A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate work is required of which: At least 15 credits must be in courses numbered 500 or above. At least 15 credits must be in EPWS courses. At least half of the credits (exclusive of thesis) must be taken with other than a single professor. Research The majority of the agricultural ecosystems in which department members work are considered regional specialty crops and are responsible for significant economic contributions to the state. Left unresolved, biotic plant, urban, and livestock pests significantly reduce income, yields, product quality, marketability, and quality of life. Solutions for biotic pest threats are rarely permanent due to continued changes in hosts, pest adaptability, new plant pest introductions, and the inclusion of evolving genetic research. Several of New Mexico’s most economically viable crop systems are grown in only a few other areas of the country with few, or no other institutions involved in providing solutions to our regional pest problems. Teaching The education of department undergraduate and graduate students benefits greatly from faculty research directives, as do commercial agriculture and urban communities. Department research laboratories employ approximately 65 students in positions that encompass all the departmental research disciplines including molecular-based plant protection programs and applied research. The diversity and in-depth research experience adds significantly to not only the academic side of a student’s formal education but also enhances that student’s ability to compete for numerous career positions. Faculty research experiences continually find their way into the classroom where current pest management issues are incorporated into lectures. The career outlook for department graduates remains strong. Few universities are able to provide the diversity of crop, urban, and livestock protection skills to which Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science graduates are exposed.

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A comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning, New Mexico State University is dedicated to teaching, research, and service at the undergraduate and graduate levels. NMSU is a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is home to the very first Honors College in New Mexico. U.S. News and World Report rank NMSU in the top tier among Best National Universities. Read less

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