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Welcome to
The College of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences at UC Davis
— the most innovative, integrated, and diverse school in the world for
the study of agricultural, environmental, and human sciences. Students
operate many college facilities, grow plants, raise animals, make wine,
measure air pollutants, and explore how young children learn.
Students within the College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences can also participate in research with leading scholars,
gain experience through internships around the world, and
explore class in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities.
Whatever your future goals may be, UC Davis is the university
that can help start you on your potential career path. Through
30 undergraduate majors and a complete range of graduate
programs, UC Davis is on the cutting edge of creating innovative
students to meet the demands of tomorrow.
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• The most published and cited U.S. research university in
agricultural sciences, plant and animal sciences, environmental/
ecology, food science and nutrition, and soil sciences.
• The #1 institution for awarding degrees to undergraduate
minority students in agricultural sciences.
Nationally ranked
Our researchers lead the nation in
extramural funding in agricultural sciences
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Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural and Environmental Education
Gain a foundation in agricultural and environmental sciences, as
well as educational theory and practice by attaining a skill set in
teaching, communications and outreach.
specializations :
•Agricultural Business
and Economics
•Animal Science
•Applied Biological Systems
Technology
career options :
•Agricultural and
environmental educator
•Domestic and international
agribusiness
•Environmental Horticulture
•Environmental Science
and Natural Resources
•Plant and Soil Science
•Outdoor program planner
•Park or museum educator/
interpretive center staff
•Public interest advocate
Animal Biology
1202 Meyer Hall
(530) 754-7915
[email protected]
http://asac.ucdavis.edu
Develop a theoretical knowledge of domestic or wild animal
biology and principles that can be used in research and in solving
social problems associated with animals in agriculture, urban
areas, or natural environments.
career options :
•Doctor
•Epidemiologist
•Geneticist
•Nurse
•Paleontologist
•Pest management
•Physician assistant
•Research biologist
•Veterinarian
•Zoologist
150 and 152 Hutchison Hall
(530) 754-7277
[email protected]
http://animalbiologymajor.ucdavis.edu
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Animal Science
Learn about the biology, management and utilization of domestic
and captive animals by focusing on modern, efficient, and
humane ways to make the best use and care of the animals
people encounter on a daily basis.
specializations :
•Animal science with a
disciplinary focus
•Aquatic animals
•Avian sciences
•Companion and
captive animals
career options :
•Agribusiness
•Agricultural and
food scientist
•Agricultural educator
•Animal behaviorist
•Animal care technician
•Animal nutritionist
•Aquaculturist
•Cooperative
Extension adviser
•Equine science
•Laboratory animals
•Livestock and dairy
•Poultry
Animal Science and Management
Receive a foundational knowledge in animal sciences by
incorporating marketing, economics, and accounting skills
into businesses and careers working with animals and related
agricultural industries.
•Dairy, pig or poultry farmer
•Animal dentist
•Farm advisor
•Journalist
•Rancher
•Sales/marketing specialist for
animal care/food products
•USDA inspector
•Veterinarian
specializations :
•Aquatic animals
•Companion animals
•Dairy
•Equine
career options :
•Agricultural inspector
•Farm management
•Feedlot operator
•Financial analyst
1202 Meyer Hall
(530) 754-7915
[email protected]
http://asac.ucdavis.edu
1202 Meyer Hall
(530) 754-7915
[email protected]
http://asac.ucdavis.edu
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•Livestock
•Poultry
•Individualized
•Livestock production manager
•Marketing manager for
food production company
•Stable management
Amanjot
Biotechnology major with a minor in
International Agricultural Development
Being a recent immigrant from
a family with an emphasis on
agriculture, I feel lucky to have
received a chance to transform
myself at UC Davis. I am the first in
my family to attend a UC institution.
The decision to come to UC Davis has
been rewarding and thrilling because
of all the wonderful opportunities
available on campus. It has been
challenging too, but my experiences
here brought out the best in me and
motivated me to chase excellence.
Biotechnology
Focus on the mechanics of life processes and their application
by learning how genes affect human health, food safety and
environmental quality. This multidisciplinary field has an impact
on almost every aspect of human life.
specializations :
•Animal biotechnology
•Fermentation/microbiology
career options :
•Biological scientist
•Biomedical engineer
•Clinical laboratory
technologist
•Food scientist
•Forensic scientist
•Geneticist
•Bioinformatics
•Plant biotechnology
•Genome database manager
•Medical scientist
•Medical/drug researcher
•Pathologist
•Pharmacist
•Plant breeder
Entomology
Gain an understanding of insect science, diversity, and uses
while focusing on the importance of insects to the economy,
environment and public health.
1220A Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Building
(530) 752-1715
http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu
career options :
•Agricultural inspector
•Beekeeper
•Biosecurity
•Consultant
•Ecotourism
•Educator
•Forensic scientist
150 and 152 Hutchison Hall
(530) 754-7277
http://entomology.ucdavis.edu
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•Pest management
•Plant/crop management
consultant
•Research scientist
•Toxicologist
•Veterinarian
Plant Sciences
Learn about how plants grow and develop in managed
agricultural ecosystems and how plant products are utilized for
food, fiber and environmental enhancement.
specializations :
•Crop Production
•Plant Breeding and Genetics
•Plant Sciences Individual
Option
career options :
•Agribusiness
•Agriculture and
food scientist
•Agronomist
•Biologist
•Cooperative Extension
advisor
•Crop farmer
•Ecologist
•Farm adviser
•Geneticist
•Postharvest Biology
and Technology
•Horticulturist
•Production manager
•International
development adviser
•Journalist
•Pest management
•Plant breeder
•Plant geneticist
•Postharvest technology
manager
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Address the environmental, social and economic challenges
and opportunities associated with agricultural and food systems
sustainability.
specializations :
•Agriculture and ecology
•Food and society
career options :
•Agricultural policy analyst
•Agribusiness
•Agricultural developer
•Agricultural producer
•Economic policy analyst
•Educator
•Food systems manager
1220A Plant and Environmental
Sciences (PES) Building
(530) 752-1715
http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu
1303 Hart Hall
(530) 752-2244
http://asi.ucdavis.edu
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•Economics and policy
•Government executive
and legislator
•Organic farmer
•Rural and urban
community organizer
•Small farm consultant
Sustainable Environmental Design
Learn how to create and build sustainable communities and
landscapes by engaging in urban and environmental design, local
government planning, and green building.
career options :
•Community Development
Coordinator
•City & Regional Planner
•Real Estate Practitioner
•Public Administrator
•Landscape Architect
•Consultant
•Community Organizer
•Government Executive
and Legislator
135 Hunt Hall
(530) 754-8628
http://www.humanecology.ucdavis.edu/lda
Viticulture and Enology
Develop an understanding of the biological and physical aspects
involved with grape and wine production while also gaining
hands-on experience with grape growing and winemaking
practices.
career options :
•Agribusiness
•Enologist
•Grape grower
•Lab technician
•Pest control adviser
•Production supervisor
•Quality control and
assurance supervisor
•Researcher
•Vineyard manager
•Wine analyst
•Wine broker
•Winemaker
1208 Robert Mondavi Institute – South Building
(530) 754-8368
http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu
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Environmental Sciences
Agricultural and Environmental Education
Atmospheric Science
Gain a foundation in agricultural and environmental sciences, as
well as educational theory and practice by attaining a skill set in
teaching, communications and outreach.
Study how the atmosphere influences weather, air quality and
pollution, and learn how human and other biotic activity impact
the quality of the air we breathe.
specializations :
career options :
•Agricultural Business
and Economics
•Animal Science
•Applied Biological Systems
Technology
career options :
•Agricultural and
environmental educator
•Domestic and international
agribusiness
•Environmental Horticulture
•Environmental Science
and Natural Resources
•Plant and Soil Science
•Alternative energy
consultant
•Climate change analyst
•Educator
•Environmental impact
assessor
Environmental scientist
•Meteorologist
1150 Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Building
(530) 752-1603
[email protected]
http://lawr.ucdavis.edu
•Outdoor program planner
•Park or museum educator/
interpretive center staff
•Public interest advocate
Ecological Management and Restoration
1202 Meyer Hall
(530) 754-7915
[email protected]
http://asac.ucdavis.edu
Learn how to manage and restore wild and rangeland plant
communities by gaining an understanding of how natural and
managed ecosystems function, interact and connect with human
society and social change.
career options :
•Consultant
•Educator
•Environmental planner
•Farm manager
•Forester/forest service
technician
•International developer
•Journalist
•Naturalist/outdoor
education specialist
•Park manager
•Rangeland manager
•Soil consultant
1220A Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Building
(530) 752-1715
http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu
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Anna
Environmental Science and Management
“I was waiting for an ‘aha’ moment while looking
for the perfect college, and I felt that the moment
I stepped on campus at Davis. The College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has
provided me with daily opportunities to grow
and develop my skills for my future career in the
environmental sciences.”
Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
Develop an understanding of factors affecting policy, legislative
lobbying and implementation of policies by cultivating skills for
policy analysis in fields related to environmental quality.
specializations :
•City and Regional Planning
•Climate Change Policy
•Conservation Management
•Energy and Transportation
Planning
career options :
Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry
•Air pollution mitigation
specialist
•Business analyst
•Carbon credit manager
•City or regional planner
•Climate change
Policy specialist
•Consultant
•Energy economist
•Energy policy analyst
•Environmental impact
analyst
Focus on how plants improve the environment and the quality
of life by learning how plants control erosion, restore damaged
land and beautify urban and rural landscapes. Also gain an
understanding of plant production, management and biology.
specializations :
•Floriculture/nursery
•Landscape management
career options :
•Agriculture scientist
•Arborist
•Botanical garden manager
•Consultant
•Floral designer
•Landscape designer
•Landscaper or groundskeeper
•Plant biodiversity/restoration
•Nursery producer
•Plant grower/salesperson
•Public works/park
management
•Seed producer
•Turf manager
•Urban and regional planner
2134 Wickson Hall
(530) 752-7183
http://www.des.ucdavis.edu
1224 Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Building
(530) 752-7738
http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu
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•Environmental Policy
and Politics
•Integrative Policy
•Water Management
•Environmental planner
and analyst
•Government executive
and legislator
•Lawyer
•Legislative analyst
•Recycling analyst
•Science policy writer
•Transportation planner
•Urban planner
•Waste management analyst
•Water quality analyst
Environmental Science and Management
Environmental Toxicology
Study the interaction of physical, biological and social
components of environmental problems. Also learn the legal,
economic, political issues as well as the scientific basis for
environmental decision-making.
Learn about environmental toxins and how to help evaluate
the potential for harm to humans and other species as well as
regulating, understanding and monitoring toxin use.
specializations :
•Environmental Toxicology
and Chemistry
•Forensic Science and
Regulatory Toxicology
•Climate change and
air quality
•Ecology, biodiversity
and conservation
•Geospatial information
science
career options :
•Agricultural advisor
•Community organizer
•Conservationist
•Ecological researcher
•Environmental educator
•Environmental engineer
•Environmental
impact specialist
•Environmental scientist
•GIS technician
specializations :
•Natural resource
Management
•Soils and biogeochemistry
•Watershed science
career options :
•Biohazard specialist
•Consultant
•Educator
•Environmental
health and safety
•Environmental
protection specialist
•Epidemiologist
•Forensic analyst
•Government executive
and legislator
•Natural resources manager
•Park ranger
•Preserve manager
•Public interest advocate
•Public interest lawyer
•Soil scientist
•Watershed manager
4111 Meyer Hall
(530) 752-1042
http://etox.ucdavis.edu
2134 Wickson Hall
(530) 752-7183
http://www.des.ucdavis.edu
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•Molecular and Biomedical
Toxicology
•Medical/pharmacological
researcher
•Pest control adviser
•Pharmacist
•Product safety
•Public health manager
•Public service
•Researcher
•Toxicologist
Global Disease Biology
Learn how to address global diseases and health challenges by
studying the connection between disease and its relationship to
the health of people, animals, plants and the environment.
career options :
•Disease Researcher
•Global Health Care Advocate
•Plant Pathologist
•Medical Doctor
•Health Policy Practitioner
•Biological Safety Agent
•Veterinarian
•World Health
Organization Associate
•Government Health Regulator
•Disease Control Officer
152 Hutchison Hall
530-752-2244
http://plantpathology.ucdavis.edu
Landscape Architecture
Hydrology
Focus on the occurrence, distribution and behavior of water
while building skills to understand and develop sustainable water
quality
Use creativity and develop visual and technological skills to
design parks, neighborhoods and urban open spaces for the use
of communities and conservation of the environment. Fully
accredited.
career options :
career options :
•Consultant
•Environmental scientist
•Farm consultant
•Fisheries specialist
•Hydrologist
•Architect
•City planner
•Consultant
•Engineer
•Environmental scientist
•Forestry technician
•Public policy analyst
•Wastewater treatment
planner
•Water policy analyst
1150 Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Building
(530) 752-1603
[email protected]
http://lawr.ucdavis.edu
•Groundskeeper
•Landscape architect
or designer
•Landscaper
•Park ranger
•Urban and regional planner
135 Hunt Hall
(530) 754-8628
http://humanecology.ucdavis.edu/lda
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Vanessa
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
“I chose UC Davis because of its amazing agriculture
programs. I have had the opportunity to implement
hands on sustainable practices through working on
the UC Davis student farm and have also traveled to
Nicaragua to start a bio-intensive garden.”
Marine and Coastal Science
Receive foundational knowledge in marine sciences by gaining
an understanding of the modern issues facing aquatic and coastal
environments.
career options :
•Oceanographer
•Marine Policy Specialist
•Environmental Manager
•Aquaculture Specialist
•Marine Biologist
•Marine Ecologist
•Ocean Mapper
specializations :
•Coastal Environmental
Processes
•Marine Eco-toxicologist
•Coastal Geologist
•Watershed Planner
•Ocean Advocate
•Ocean and Coastal
Policy Coordinator
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
•Marine Environmental
Chemistry
Address the environmental, social and economic challenges
and opportunities associated with agricultural and food systems
sustainability.
2119 Earth and Physical Sciences
(530) 752-9100
http://bml.ucdavis.edu
specializations :
•Agriculture and ecology
•Food and society
career options :
•Agricultural policy analyst
•Agribusiness
•Agricultural developer
•Agricultural producer
•Economic policy analyst
•Educator
•Food systems manager
1303 Hart Hall
(530) 752-2244
http://asi.ucdavis.edu
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•Economics and policy
•Government executive
and legislator
•Organic farmer
•Rural and urban
community organizer
•Small farm consultant
Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology
Understand the relationships between the needs of wildlife,
people, and the environment, and how these relationships are
vital for the maintenance of ecological diversity, recreational
resources, and food supplies.
specializations :
•Conservation biology
•Ecotoxicology and
disease ecology
•Fisheries biology
career options :
•Aquaculturist
•Conservation biologist
•Educator
•Endangered species
advocate, lawyer or
policy analyst
•Fisheries biologist
•Forest ranger
Sustainable Environmental Design
Learn how to create and build sustainable communities and
landscapes by engaging in urban and environmental design, local
government planning, and green building.
career options :
•Community Development
Coordinator
•City and Regional Planner
•Real Estate Practitioner
•Public Administrator
1088 Academic Surge
(530) 754-9796
http://wfcb.ucdavis.edu
•Landscape Architect
•Consultant
•Community Organizer
•Government Executive
and Legislator
135 Hunt Hall
(530) 754-8628
http://www.humanecology.ucdavis.edu/lda
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•Physiological ecology
•Wildlife damage management
•Wildlife biology
•International conservationist
•Park ranger
•Research scientist
•Veterinarian
•Wildlife biologist
•Wildlife rehabilitation
•Wildlife technician
Human Sciences
Clinical Nutrition
Learn the principles of nutrition and learn to teach people to eat
healthier diets by means of therapy, research, hospitals, schools
or outreach.
career options :
•Nutritionist
•Educator
•Registered dietician
•Food policy analyst
•Restaurant manager
•Food safety inspector
•Therapist
•Food science manager
•Hospital, hotel or institutional
food service director
Agricultural and Environmental Education
3202 Meyer Hall
(530) 752-2512
[email protected]
http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu
Gain a foundation in agricultural and environmental sciences, as
well as educational theory and practice by attaining a skill set in
teaching, communications and outreach.
specializations :
•Agricultural Business
and Economics
•Animal Science
•Applied Biological Systems
Technology
career options :
•Agricultural and
environmental educator
•Domestic and international
agribusiness
•Environmental Horticulture
•Environmental Science
and Natural Resources
•Plant and Soil Science
•Outdoor program planner
•Park or museum educator/
interpretive center staff
•Public interest advocate
1202 Meyer Hall
(530) 754-7915
[email protected]
http://asac.ucdavis.edu
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Esther
Human Development and Economics
“The campus and community provide so
many opportunities for students to thrive on
a personal and academic level. On any given
week you can find me working in the research
lab, biking through one of the town’s tree-lined
bike trails, attending an open mic night with
my friends, or studying in Shield’s library.”
Fiber and Polymer Science
Study the physical, chemical and structural properties of fabrics
and the issues related to the use and development of innovative
and sustainable products.
career options :
•Automotive paint scientist
•Bio-based materials engineer
•Industrial designer
•Materials engineer
•Nanotechnologist
Community and Regional Development
Develop an understanding of how economic, political and
sociocultural forces are transforming U.S. communities, while
building skills to improve the quality of communities.
specializations :
•Global communities
•Organization and
management
career options :
•Business
•Child, family and
school social worker
•City and regional planner
•Community development
coordinator
•Community organizer
and activist
•Consultant
•Education administrator
•Product designer
•Research scientist
•Sales and marketing
•Sales engineer
129 Everson Hall
(530) 752-4417
http://textiles.ucdavis.edu
•Policy, planning,
and social services
Food Science
Explore how to grow, process, pack, store and distribute food
while building skills to create tastier, more nutritious foods that
meet market demands and consumer needs.
•Government executive
and legislator
•Health educator
•International
development adviser
•Lawyer
•Program coordinator
•Public interest advocate
•Social worker
specializations :
•Brewing science
career options :
•Biological scientist
•Chemist and material
scientist
•Dietetic technician
•Food processing manager
1303 Hart Hall
(530) 752-2244
http://hcd.ucdavis.edu
•Food science
•Food scientist
•Industrial production manager
•Nutritionist
•Quality control director
•Sales and marketing
1208 Robert Mondavi Institute – South Building
(530) 754-8368
http://foodscience.ucdavis.edu
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International Agricultural Development
Gain an understanding of how culture, economics, and
technology affect agriculture and build the skills and knowledge
to help produce and distribute food to the people of developing
countries.
specializations :
•Agricultural production
•Environmental issues
•Rural communities
career options :
•Agribusiness
•Agricultural specialist
•Agronomist
•Biotechnology
•Community organizer
•Consultant
•Ecologist
•Economist
•Educator
•Financial analyst
Human Development
Explore the developmental process in humans by studying
emotional, social, and cognitive aspects throughout the life cycle.
career options :
•Child care worker
•Child, family and
school social worker
•Community organizer
•Counselor/psychologist
•Dentist
•Doctor
•Educator/teacher
•Human services manager
•Marriage and family
therapist
•Nurse
•Physical therapist,
occupational therapist
or speech therapist
•Preschool teacher
•Recreational director
•Human resources recruiter
•Trade and Economic
Development
•International aid worker
(Peace Corps or other
organizations)
•International developer
•International trade
•Journalist
•Public interest advocate
•Refugee program director
•Stockbroker and financial
services sales agent
1220A Plant and Environmental
Sciences (PES) Building
(530) 752-1715
http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu
1303 Hart Hall
(530) 752-2244
http://hcd.ucdavis.edu
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Sasha
Managerial Economics
“One of the things I love about UC Davis is that
there are so many opportunities for professional
development. Whether it’s through attending
workshops at the Center for Leadership
Learning to strengthen my communication skills,
or attending the Internship and Career Fair
to network with professionals in my field,
I have been able to grow and learn so much
through my experiences on this campus.”
Managerial Economics
Learn economic theory and practical business, applications
to become successful in business or transition into an MBA
program.
specializations :
•Agricultural economics
•Environmental and
resource economics
career options :
•Accountant
•Agribusiness journalist
•Agricultural and food
business manager
•Agribusiness
•Banker
•Business manager
•Consultant
•Economist
•Educator
•Financial analyst
•Financial planner
•Food product marketing
specialist
•Managerial
economics
•Government executive
and legislator
•Industrial production manager
•Lawyer
•Logistics and distribution
•Manufacturer
•Public interest advocate
•Retailer
•Sales and marketing
•Stockbroker and financial
services sales agent
Nutrition Science
Develop an understanding of how food components are used to
promote healthy diets, nutrition policy and public health.
specializations :
• Nutritional biology
career options :
•Agriculture and
food scientist
•Animal nutritionist
•Community nutritionist
•Dietetic technician
•Dietitian
•Food bank coordinator
1176 Social Sciences
and Humanities
(530) 754-9536
http://agecon.ucdavis.edu
[email protected]
3202A Meyer Hall
(530) 752-2512
[email protected]
http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu
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• Nutrition in public health
•Food research scientist
•Food service manager
•Health educator
•Lab technician
•Nutrition policy analyst
•Nutritionist
•Quality control specialist
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Sustainable Environmental Design
Address the environmental, social and economic challenges
and opportunities associated with agricultural and food systems
sustainability.
Learn how to create and build sustainable communities and
landscapes by engaging in urban and environmental design, local
government planning, and green building.
specializations :
career options :
•Agriculture and ecology
•Food and society
career options :
•Agricultural policy analyst
•Agribusiness
•Agricultural developer
•Agricultural producer
•Economic policy analyst
•Educator
•Food systems manager
•Economics and policy
•Community Development
Coordinator
•City & Regional Planner
•Real Estate Practitioner
•Public Administrator
•Government executive
and legislator
•Organic farmer
•Rural and urban
community organizer
•Small farm consultant
•Landscape Architect
•Consultant
•Community Organizer
•Government Executive
and Legislator
135 Hunt Hall
(530) 754-8628
http://www.humanecology.ucdavis.edu/lda
Textiles and Clothing
1303 Hart Hall
(530) 752-2244
http://asi.ucdavis.edu
Learn about textile characteristics, consumer needs and
marketing techniques related to the fiber, textile, and apparel
industries.
specializations :
•Marketing/economics
career options :
•Advertising specialist
•Conservationist
•Designer
•Fashion and design writer
or critic
129 Everson Hall
(530) 752-4417
http://textiles.ucdavis.edu
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•Textile science
•Merchandiser
•Product developer
and distributor
•Quality control specialist
•Sales and marketing
Yousef
Managerial Economics with a minor in
International Agricultural Development
“Through my minor, I have gained a
first-hand understanding of how to work
in advancing underdeveloped parts of
the world. I have been able to receive
funding to independently conduct my
own research projects abroad and see
my own thoughts on development being
implemented on the ground.”
Special programs and Minors
Minors
Undeclared/Exploratory Program
Learn more about yourself and explore a wide array of academic
options.
If you’re interested in multiple areas of study but don’t want to
commit to completing multiple majors, consider declaring a
minor in one or more programs.
150 Mrak Hall
(530) 752-0108
[email protected]
About minors
A minor can be a great way to pursue an interdisciplinary or
area-specific course of study. You can develop skills outside your
major, investigate potential career paths or simply indulge in
a personal interest. Minors consist of 18 to 24 units of upperdivision coursework. Because a minor requires fewer courses to
complete than a full major, you may even want to pursue more
than one minor.
Science and Society Program
Discover the interdisciplinary connections that link the
biological, physical and social sciences with societal issues and
cultural discourses.
160 Hutchison Hall
(530) 754-9506
http://sas.ucdavis.edu
Benefits of having a minor
Minors are especially beneficial if you plan to pursue a career in a
specific industry, but also want to make sure you develop general
academic or employment skills. For example, if you’re interested
in management and the technology industry, you might choose
to major in Managerial Economics and minor in Computer
Science; or if a career in diplomacy is your goal, you could major
in International Relations and minor in a foreign language.
Expand your horizons—meet with an adviser early in your
course of study to see if a minor might be right for you.
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Javier
Undeclared/Exploratory Program
“As an undeclared student,
I always worried about finding
the right major. Because of
S.E.E.D.S. (Students Engaging,
Exploring, and Discovering Science)
and Career Discovery Groups,
two programs in the College of
Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences, not only did I find a major,
I now have a great support system
and am more involved on campus.”
Minors Offered by CA&ES
•Aging and Adult Development (Human Ecology)
•Agricultural Pest Management
•Agricultural Systems and Environment (Plant Sciences)
•Animal Science—Animal Biology
•Animal Science—Animal Genetics
•Animal Science—Aquaculture
•Animal Science—Dairy/Livestock
•Animal Science—Equine
•Applied Computing and
Information Systems
(Plant Sciences)
•Atmospheric Science (Land,
Air, and Water Resources)
•Avian Science
(Animal Science)
•Community Development
(Human Ecology)
•Community Nutrition
(Nutrition)
•Contemporary Leadership
•Environmental Horticulture
(Plant Sciences)
•Environmental Policy
Analysis and Planning
(Environmental
Science and Policy)
•Environmental Toxicology
•Fiber and Polymer Science (Textiles and Clothing)
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•Landscape Restoration (Plant Sciences)
•Managerial Economics (Agricultural and Resource Economics)
•Medical–Veterinary Entomology
(Entomology and Nematology)
•Nematology
•Nutrition and Food (Nutrition)
•Nutrition Science (Nutrition)
•Precision Agriculture (Biological and Agricultural Engineering)
•Science and Society
•Soil Science (Land, Air and Water Resources)
•Textiles and Clothing
•Watershed Science (Land, Air and Water Resources)
•Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology
•Food Service Management (Nutrition)
•Forensic Entomology (Entomology and Nematology)
•Fungal Biology and Ecology (Plant Pathology)
•Geographic Information Systems (Biological
and Agricultural Engineering)
•Geographic Studies (Environmental Design)
•Global Disease Biology (Plant Pathology)
•Human Development (Human Ecology)
•Hydrology (Land, Air and Water Resources)
•Insect Biology (Entomology and Nematology)
•Insect Ecology and Evolution (Entomology and Nematology)
•International Agricultural Development (Human Ecology)
•International Science Studies (Land, Air and Water Resources)
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Preparatory Subject Matter at a Glance
BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
COMPUTER
SCIENCE
MATH
PHYSICS
STATISTICS
Agricultural and
Environmental
Education
2A-2B
2A-2B
__
(16A-16B) or
(17A-17B) or
(21A-21B)
7A-7B
__
Animal Biology
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B or
118A-118B)
__
(16A-16B-16C) or
(17A-17B-17C) or
(21A-21B-21C)
7A-7B-7C
Statistics 13 or 100
or 102 or Plant
Sciences 120
Animal Science
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B) and (8A-8B
or 118A-118B)
__
(16A-16B) or (17A-17B) or
(21A-21B)
__
Statistics 100 or
Plant Sciences 120
Animal Science
and Management
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B) and (8A-8B)
Plant Sciences 21 or
Computer Science
Engineering 15
(16A-16B-16C) or
(17A-17B-17C) or
(21A-21B-21C)
__
Statistics 100 or 103
or Plant Sciences 120
Atmospheric
Science
Plant Sciences 2
2A-2B
Computer Science
Engineering 30 or course
selected with adviser’s
approval
(21A-21B-21C-21D)
and (22A-22B)
9A-9B-9C
Statistics 13
Biotechnology
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B or 118A118B-118C or 128A128B-128C-129A)
__
(16A-16B) or
(17A-17B) or
(21A-21B)
7A-7B
Statistics 100 or
Plant Sciences 120
Clinical
Nutrition
2A-2B
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B)
__
Competency adequate
to pass pre-calculus
qualifying exam with
score of 27 or equivalent
__
Statistics 13
Community and
Regional Development
__
__
Plant Sciences 21 or
Computer Science
Engineering 15
__
__
Sociology 46B or Statistics 13
or 32
Ecological
Management
and Restoration
2A-2B-2C
2A-2B
Plant Sciences 21
(16A-16B) or
(17A-17B) or
(21A-21B)
(1A-1B) or
(7A-7B-7C)
Plant Sciences 120
Entomology
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B) and (8A-8B)
Plant Sciences 21
(16A-16B-16C) or
(17A-17B-17C) or
(21A-21B-21C)
1A-1B
Statistics 13, 32 or
Plant Sciences 120
Environmental
Horticulture and
Urban Forestry
2A-2B and
Plant Sciences 2
2A-2B
Plant Sciences 21
16A (or Statistics 13)
1A-1B
Statistics 13
(or Math 16A)
Environmental
Policy Analysis
and Planning
2A or 10
2A
Plant Sciences 21 or
Science and Society 18
(16A-16B) or
(17A-17B) or
(21A-21B)
1A-1B
Statistics 13, 32
Environmental
Science and
Management
2A-2B-2C
2A-2B
__
(16A-16B) or
(17A-17B) or
(21A-21B)
(7A-7B-7C) or
(1A-1B)
Statistics 13 or 100
(STA100
recommended)
Environmental
Toxicology
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B-2C) and
(118A-118B-118C) or
(128A-128B-128C-129A)
Plant Sciences 21
(17A-17B-17C) or
(21A-21B-21C)
7A-7B-7C
Statistics 100, 102, 103, 104,
106, or 108
Fiber and
Polymer Science
__
2A-2B-2C
Computer Science
Engineering 15 or 30
(16A-16B-16C) or
(21A-21B-21C)
(7A-7B-7C) or
(9A-9B-9C)
Statistics 13 or
Plant Sciences120
Food Science
2A
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B or 118A-118B-118C)
(See option)
__
16A-16B-16C
7A-7B-7C
Statistics 100
BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
COMPUTER
SCIENCE
MATH
PHYSICS
STATISTICS
Global Disease Biology
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B or
(118A-118B)
__
17A-17B-17C
7A-7B
Statistics 13, 100 or
Plant Sciences 120
Human
Development
2A or 10
See adviser for options
__
__
__
__
Psychology 41 or
Sociology 46A-46B or
Statistics 10 or 13
Hydrology
2A-2B
2A-2B-2C
Engineering 6
(21A-21B-21C-21D)
and (22A-22B)
9A-9B-9C
Statistics 130A-130B
or Civil and
Environ­mental
Engineering 114
International
Agricultural
Development
2A-2B-2C
(for natural science core) and
Plant Sciences 2
(2A-2B) and (8A-8B)
or 10 (See core)
__
16A and 16B
(See core)
__
Statistics 13 or
Soci­ology 46B
(See core)
Landscape
Architecture
2A-2B
See catalog
See catalog
See catalog
See catalog
See catalog
Managerial
Economics
__
__
Plant Sciences 21
or Computer Science
Engineering
10, 15 or 30
(16A-16B-16C) or
(17A-17B) or
(21A-21B)
__
Statistics 13 and 103
Marine and Coastal
Science
2A-2B-2C
2A-2B-2C
__
(16A-16B-16C) or
(17A-17B-17C) or
(21A-21B-21C)
( 7A-7B-7C) or
(9A-9B-9C)
Statistics 100 or 102
Nutrition
Science
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B or 118A-118B or
128A-128B-129A)
__
16A-16B
(Biology option only)
1A-1B
(Biology option only)
Sociology 46A or
Psychology 41 and
Plant Sciences 120
Plant Sciences
(2A-2B) and
Plant Sciences 2
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B or
118A-118B-118C)
Plant Sciences 21
(16A-16B) or
(17A-17B)
(1A-1B) or
(7A-7B-7C)
Plant Sciences 120
Sustainable
Environmental Design
2A-2B
__
__
__
__
See catalog
Sustainable
Agriculture and
Food Systems
2A or 10
(2A - 2B for Agriculture
and Ecology track only)
2A
(2A- 2B for Agriculture
and Ecology track only)
__
16A,16B
PHY 1A (for Agriculture
and Ecology track only)
Consult catalog for courses
based on selected track
Textiles and
Clothing
__
10 or 2A
(See option)
Plant Sciences 21 or
Computer Science
Engineering 15 or 30
16A-16B
(See option)
1A or 10
Statistics 13
Viticulture
and Enology
2A and Plant Sciences 2
(2A-2B-2C) and
(8A-8B)
Plant Sciences 21
16A-16B
(1A-1B) or 7A
Statistics 106 or
Plant Sciences 120
Wildlife, Fish and
Conservation Biology
2A-2B-2C
(2A-2B) and
(8A-8B)
__
16A-16B; 16C
recommended
1A-1B
Statistics 100 or
102 or Plant Sciences 120
(12 for Food and Society
track only)
Advising note: We hope this information assists students to continue their exploration into the majors within our college. This chart shows how lower division preparatory courses overlap into many
of our majors. Students can also use this chart to assess which majors they may be more successful in based on their interest in certain subjects. All students should consult the General Catalog and/
or seek academic advising about the specific major and degree requirements. Transfer students should utilize www.assist.org to find available lower division course work for the majors offered at their
community college. Successful completion of these lower division courses will help students begin their upper division course work upon transfer and significantly reduce time to degree. This chart does
not include all preparatory subject matter. Consult the General Catalog for details regarding university, college and major requirements.
Established more than 100 years ago, the
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
was the first college at UC Davis.
• 5,000 acres; 3,700 devoted to agricultural
teaching and research
• 335 faculty; 800 staff
• 6,200 undergraduate students (23% of campus
total: 23,499)
• 1,000 graduate students (24% of campus total)
• Located near Napa Valley and California’s
capital, Sacramento
• Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Valley, San
Francisco–Bay Area
• UC Davis is the largest agricultural land-grant
campus in California
150 Mrak Hall
University of California, Davis
Phone: (530) 752-0108
www.caes.ucdavis.edu
• Class size: Largest percentage of classes with
fewer than 30 students (67%)
• Classes taught by ladder-rank faculty: Highest
percentage on campus (65%)
• Undergraduate scholarships: More than
$1.5 million per year. The only college to offer
four-year, merit-based Jastro scholarships