BS in EntomologyHow to ApplyAll Entomology BS students are also students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This means that students need to apply first to UW-Madison and secondly they need to be a CALS student. For more information on how to transfer or directly apply to CALS please visit the CALS Prospective Students web page. To declare the Entomology BS students will need to do so through the CALS Undergraduate Programs & Services office located in 116 Agricultural Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison WI 53706. Prospective students, who would like more information on the Entomology BS, the department or would like to meet with someone in the department, should contact the Student Services Coordinator Sara Lorence (email or 608-262-9926) or the primary Entomology undergraduate advisor Dr. Dan Young.
Degree Options within EntomologyThe Department, through CALS, currently offers five undergraduate degrees:
Students completing the major under the Natural Sciences program earn a Bachelor of Science-Natural Sciences degree. The Natural Sciences program primarily emphasizes basic biology, chemistry, and physical sciences requisite for graduate study in entomology and related disciplines. Historically, a majority of our undergraduates have chosen this option; it is also the best option for students strongly considering advanced degree work in entomology or related studies beyond the BS level. Students completing the major under the Natural Resources program earn a Bachelor of Science-Natural Resources degree. While students are still required to take some basic science courses, the Natural Resources program primarily emphasizes natural resources, ecology, resource management and conservation and human-resource interactions. Students completing the major under the Agricultural Sciences programs earn a Bachelor of Science-Agricultural Sciences degree. The Agricultural Sciences degree program stresses courses related to entomology with a specific emphasis on either business or agricultural production. Students completing the major under the International Agriculture and Natural Resources program earn a Bachelor of Science-International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree. The International Agriculture and Natural Resources program emphasizes international application of entomology. In all curricula, students obtain additional training in related subject areas, such as biochemistry, genetics, ecology, and plant pathology. The way CALS majors are constructed makes it very easy for students to obtain more than one major, often without adding much time to their degree. Many of our students are "double majors" in CALS. Although more difficult to plan, a few students also double major across Colleges (e.g., Entomology - CALS and a department such as Zoology or Botany in the College of Letters & Sciences, or in the College of Education). Please see the Majors in CALS website for a full listing of the major options within CALS.
Entomology BS Degree RequirementsFor the latest information regarding the Entomology BS curriculum please visit the CALS Entomology website. Here one will find the most up-to-date information and guides including curriculum sheets for all BS options and the four-year plan for the natural sciences option. The curriculum sheets include all of the courses that students need to take in order to satisfy the UW-Madison, CALS and Entomology requirements for graduation. For more information on the Entomology major, CALS and UW-Madison requirements please also visit the UW-Madison Undergraduate Catalog.
Undergraduate Advising in EntomologyMost undergraduate students are assigned to the primary Entomology undergraduate advisor Dr. Dan Young or to the secondary advisor Dr. Walter Goodman. However, since the vast majority of Entomology BS students do independent research during their undergraduate career, it is important to meet with other Entomology faculty members to learn about all of the research possibilities. Undergraduates in Entomology are strongly urged to meet with their advisor before they enroll for the upcoming term For more information about the Entomology BS or the department in general, please contact either of the undergraduate advisors, Dr. Dan Young or Dr. Walter Goodman, or the Student Services Coordinator, Sara Lorence (email or 608-262-9926).
More InformationFor more information on other academic, co-curricular, financial aid and career opportunities and services available to Entomology BS students, please visit the CALS Current Students website. |