
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

Ed Allan L. Alcober
Associate Professor

Luz G. Asio, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Dionesio M. Bañoc, Ph.D.
Department Head
Associate Professor

Mariedith I. Bagarinao
Instructor
(On Study leave)

Ulysses A. Cagasan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Loreme S. Cagande
Instructor

Wences Rey B. Dela Peña
Instructor
(On Study leave)

Ruth O. Escasinas, Ph.D.
Professor

Angela Escototo
Part-time Instructor

Nello D. Gorne, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

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