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A word from the dean...

Are you a potential undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in agriculture, natural resources, food science, or textiles and apparel studies?

I welcome you to visit the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences (CARS). We have programs that offer you a solid academic and experiential learning foundation to help you achieve your educational and career goals.
 
At DSU, The College of Agriculture and Related Sciences is the bedrock of the 1890 land-grant tradition. Our history began with the second Morrill Act and is reinforced daily through our teaching, research and extension activities -- the three core components that define the land-grant mission.
 
CARS includes four divisions: The academic departments of Human Ecology and Agriculture and Natural Resources, as well as Cooperative Extension and Cooperative Research.
 
 

In the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, students:

  • Study sustainable food crop and animal production methods

  • Investigate ways to preserve wildlife and aquatic species

  • Prepare for careers in veterinary medicine

  • Explore ways to increase the nutritional value of foods, and  

  • Examine the best methods for fiber and apparel production

CARS Notables. . .

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FORENSIC BOTANY DAY at DSU

Do you have an eye for CSI?

 

Are you a high school junior or senior who enjoys watching C.S.I. shows on TV AND who likes plants?

 

If so, then you will love Delaware State University’s (DSU) Forensic Botany Day! This event, sponsored by DSU’s College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, promotes interest in plant science and its application in everyday life. Two sessions will be held February 11, 2012, in the Claude E. Phillips Herbarium on the DSU campus: 10 am– noon and 1 pm – 3 pm.

 

Just like a real CSI, you will solve crimes like murder, accidental death or theft based on

plant evidence. Using state-of-the-art equipment like DNA sequencing, Gas Chromatography/Mass spectrometry, and SEM (scanning electron microscope), you will analyze plant material evidence to solve six individual crime scenes. The evidence has already been collected. Now it is up to you, the CSI, to put the pieces of the puzzle together and solve the

crimes!

 

"Because plants are the backbone of most life on earth, it is essential that we prepare the

next generation of plant scientists," said Dr. Arthur Tucker and Dr. Sathya Elavarthi, plant

science professors at DSU. "This event will help high school students explore the possibilities of

careers in plant science."

 

Forensic Botany Day is open to junior and high School students. Lunch will be

provided for all students between noon and 1 pm. This event is free, but space is limited.

Pre-registration is required by February 7, 2012. To register, contact Sandy Jacobsen at

302-857-6415.

 

The College of Agriculture and Related Sciences at Delaware State University offers undergraduate and

graduate degrees in agriculture, natural resources, food science, and textiles and apparel studies. Contact

us online at http://www.desu.edu/Agriculture_and_Related_Sciences, or by phone at (302) 857-6400 for

more information.


Graduate Studies


 

 

The Graduate Program in Food Science is a multi-disciplinary program that integrates knowledge in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition and Engineering to the study and production of nutritious and safe food.… Read more

College of Agriculture & Related Sciences


(302) 857-6400

Administrative Staff Profile


Dyremple B. Marsh
Dean

Marikis Alvarez
Associate Dean 
for Research

Albert Essel
Associate Dean 
for Extension

Richard Barczewski
Chairperson
Department of Agriculture
and Natural Resources

Samuel Besong
Chairperson
Department of Human Ecology

Troy Darden
Information Coordinator

Secretary
 
Invoice Audit Clerk III
 
Administrative Assistant
 
College Recruiter 
 
IT Coordinator
 
Financial & Budget Analyst
 

Mission

The mission of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences is to celebrate the uniqueness of the 1890 land-grant tripartite design by educating students through the pursuit of scholarly excellence; by conducting basic and applied research; and through teaching and extension to improve the lives of people in the state, nation and world. This mission is supported by: 

  • Innovative basic and applied research that leads to the discovery of new and beneficial knowledge that is consistent with societal needs. 
  • A quality educational experience that provides professional opportunities for future leaders in agriculture and related sciences. 
  • Quality outreach education that is designed to address specific needs of a diverse audience including under-represented groups.

 

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