Department of Agronomy

The Department of Agronomy focuses on preparing students to be competent and competitive in scientific, technical and academic occupations. It is committed to provide quality and personalized educational experiences that will assist students in their personal development and prepare them for Agronomy related careers or graduate study. Many members of the faculty are also involved in a variety of research projects which are of agricultural and environmental relevance. Department of Agronomy was established on 01 November 2014.

Our Academic Staff

Ma. Gweneth M. Abit
Instructor

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Ed Allan L. Alcober
Associate Professor

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Luz G. Asio, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

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Dionesio M. Bañoc, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

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Mariedith I. Bagarinao
Instructor

(On Study leave)

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Ulysses A. Cagasan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

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Loreme S. Cagande
Instructor

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Wences Rey B. Dela Peña
Instructor

(On Study leave)

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Ruth O. Escasinas, Ph.D.
Department Head
Professor

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Angela Escototo
Part-time Instructor

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Nello D. Gorne, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

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Berta C. Ratilla, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

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Retired professors


Prof. Victor P. Briones
Dr. Rodolfo G. Escalada - Professor Emeritus
Dr. Alfredo B. Escasinas
Dr. Reynaldo R. Javier (deceased)
Prof. Pedro P. Pascual

Our Academic Programs

COURSE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (major in Agronomy)

Master of Science in Agronomy

Master in Agricultural Development in Agronomy

Specialization:

  • Crop Production
  • Crop Physiology
  • Farming System
  • Seed Technology

COURSE OFFERINGS

Agron 21Fundamentals of Crop Production
FS 121Fundamentals of Farming System
Agron 115Field Crop Physiology
Agron 115Field Crop Physiology
Agron 121Rootcrop Production
Agron 122Annual Fibers
Agron 123Seed Technology
Agron 132Sugarcane and Legume Grains Production
Agron 141Cropping System
Agron 142Legume Production
Agron 143Forage and Pasture
Agron 144Cereal Production
Agron 195Practicum in Crop Production
Agron 198Research Planning and Manuscript Preparation
Agron 199Undergraduate Seminar in Agronomy
Agron 200Undergraduate Thesis
Agron 212Field Crop Production and Management
Agron 213Manuring of Field Crops
Agron 214Physiological Aspects of Crop Production
Agron 215Applied Field Crop Physiology
Agron 220Root Crops
Agron 241Advanced Cropping Systems
Agron 242Advanced Legume Production
Agron 243Advanced Forage and Pasture Management and Utilization
Agron 244Advanced Cereal Production
Agron 290aSpecial Topic/Research Problem
Agron 299Graduate Seminar in Agronomy
Agron 300Master Thesis