Undergraduate Education in the Physical Sciences and Mathematics for Students in Agriculture and Natural Resources

This publication is a comprehensive account of a conference held by the National Academy of Sciences in 1968. It focuses on the undergraduate education in physical sciences and mathematics for students in agriculture and natural resources. The conference, sponsored by the Commission on Education in Agriculture and National Resources (CEANAR), brought together experts to analyze committee reports on curriculum requirements in chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The goal was to recommend future course requirements and improve the integration of these sciences with agricultural studies. The document includes working group reports and recommendations for course materials and faculty development, aiming to enhance the educational experience for students in this interdisciplinary field.