Undergraduate Curricula
An Individualized Education Plan
General College and University Requirements
General Education Requirements for All B.S. Degree Programs
B.S. Degree Requirements
Multiple Degrees or Majors
Credit through Exams and Special Programs
CALS Rewards Achievement
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences provides educational opportunities to students seeking a wide variety of occupations or careers. The men and women enrolled in the college come from diverse urban, farm, suburban and rural nonfarm backgrounds, and have an array of interests.
Students pursue careers in business or industry, biotechnology fields, technical services, teaching, communications, conservation and recreation, human nutrition, or public service, related to the agricultural, environmental, and biological sciences. Many students continue their education in graduate schools throughout the nation and world, or enter professional schools in medicine or veterinary medicine.
No single undergraduate curriculum can fully meet the varied needs of the highly diverse group of students in the college. Therefore, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has developed a flexible curriculum that allows students the freedom to develop an effective, individualized educational plan.
This flexibility is made possible by offering each student a choice of eight Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree options:
All students in the college, regardless of their degree option, must complete a small number of foundation courses.
Choosing a degree program directs a student into a broad area of study. Each degree program specifies a set of basic courses which gives the student the background needed for this general area.
The requirements of the student's major department define how the student will specialize within that broad area. All majors require a minimum of 15 credits as specified by the major department or program.
As a stepping stone between the academic classroom and society, each student in the college must participate in a Capstone Learning Experience. This project is a problem-solving exercise that teaches students to work in teams and integrate diverse bodies of knowledge. Students also learn where to go to get the information they will need to solve problems as a professional in their chosen field.
The Capstone Learning Experience is multi-disciplinary, involving more than one area of expertise within the department or among several departments. Faculty members help design and organize the experience and serve as mentors to the student.
Following are the minimum requirements for a B.S. degree:
Specific requirements for all majors in the college and other information on academic matters can be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, 116 Agricultural Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-3003. Academic departments and advisors also have information on requirements.
Math 112, 3 credits or equivalent
Additional math, statistics, or computer science, 3 credits
Written and oral communications, 5 credits www.cals.wisc.edu/students/majors/ writtenoral07.doc
Chem 103 or 108 or 109, 4-5 credits
Economics or agricultural and applied economics, 3 credits
Ethnic studies, 3 credits
Humanities, 6 credits
Social sciences, 3 credits—not economics or agricultural and applied economics
Biological science, 3 credits
Physical science, 3 credits
International studies, 3 credits (may be satisfied by a course that meets another curricular requirement)
Capstone experience (as approved by major department)
Students are advised to complete introductory and basic course requirements (i.e., biological and physical sciences, chemistry, economics, mathematics, written and spoken communications, etc.) early in their academic programs.
Beyond the all-college requirements for all students, each of the eight degree programs (Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, International Agriculture and Natural Resources, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Engineering, Dietetics, and Landscape Architecture) has additional minimum requirements of its own.
B.S.-Natural Sciences
B.S.-Agricultural Sciences
B.S.-International Agriculture and Natural Resources
B.S.-Natural Resources
B.S.-Agricultural Business Management
B.S.-Biological Systems Engineering
B.S.-Dietetics
B.S.-Landscape Architecture
This degree program prepares students for a career in science by building their knowledge in biology, chemistry, and physics—the basic components of agricultural and life sciences. The program establishes a solid base of science course work to prepare students for graduate work and research, college teaching in natural sciences, or pre-professional study in medicine, veterinary medicine, or related fields.
The natural sciences undergraduate curriculum is appropriate for students planning to work in research or applied natural science fields such as clinical industry, nutritional sciences, animal health, pharmaceuticals, plant breeding, technical aspects of food processing, or in a wide range of other fields. Additional career opportunities for students with the bachelor's degree can be found in laboratories or industries concerned with the natural sciences.
Majors are offered in agricultural journalism (science writing), agronomy, animal sciences, bacteriology, biochemistry, biology, dairy science, entomology, food science, genetics, horticulture, nutritional sciences, plant pathology, poultry science, soil science, and wildlife ecology.
The following courses and credits are required (in addition to the general college requirements):
Math 113
Physics, 8 credits
Completion of one of the following groups:
Group 1—Chem 104 and Chem 327 or 329
Group 2—Chem 104 and Math 211 or 221
Group 3—Chem 109 and Chem 327 or 329
Group 4—Chem 109 and Math 211 or 221
Completion of one of the following groups:
Group 1—Chem 341 and 342
Group 2—Chem 343 and 344 and 345
Group 3—5 credits advanced physics
Completion of one of the following groups:
Group 1—10 credits Biocore
Group 2—Botany/Zoology 151 and 152
Group 3—Botany 130 and Zoology 101 and 102
Biological or physical sciences, 6 credits
Major field consisting of 15 cr (minimum) as specified by the major department.
Students completing requirements for this program are awarded the Bachelor of Science-Natural Sciences degree.
The area of agricultural sciences takes in a broad range of disciplines related to social science, business and industry, agricultural production, and technology. The college curriculum allows students in this program area to specialize in two ways. First they set a general course by choosing one of three general areas of concentration: production systems, business, or social science. They further specialize by selecting one of 13 majors: agricultural and applied economics, agricultural education, agricultural journalism, agronomy, animal sciences, dairy science, entomology, food science, horticulture, plant pathology, poultry science, rural sociology, and soil science.
Students who concentrate on production systems learn to apply biological science principles to agricultural technology and operations. Those who choose the business concentration focus on economics, marketing, and management. Students who choose the social science focus on human behavior in individuals, communities, agencies, and systems.
Within these concentrations the degree prepares graduates for numerous careers including agricultural education, extension work, agribusiness, farm production, nursery management, food production, processing and distribution, and community service. The degree also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies.
The course work and credits required in Agricultural Sciences, in addition to the general college requirements, include:
a. 12 credits from at least two or more subsets (not including the major area):
(1) agricultural social science
(2) animal sciences
(3) biological systems engineering
(4) food science
(5) nutritional sciences
(6) plant science
(7) soil science
(8) bacteriology, biochemistry, or genetics
(9) ecological sciences
b. All of the courses in one of the following three concentrations:
Group 1—Production Systems
Math 113
Chem 104 or 109
Physical or biological sciences, 6 credits
Production agriculture, 5 additional credits
Agricultural and applied economics or accounting or personnel management, 6 credits
Group 2—Business
Econ 102
Accounting, 3 credits
Marketing, 3 credits
Personnel management, 3 credits
Business or agricultural and applied economics, 6 credits
Group 3—Social Science
Rur Soc 140 or 210 or 215 or 217 or 222 or 230 or 248 or 266
Econ 102
Social sciences, 9 credits
Agriculture, technology, and society, 3 credits
c. Major field, consisting of 15 credits (minimum) as specified by the major department.
Students completing requirements for this program are awarded the Bachelor of Science-Agricultural Sciences degree.
Do you wonder why hunger exists in Africa while surpluses accumulate in America? Are you concerned about the destruction of the tropical rain forests, extinction of species, and global warming? Are you interested in careers in international trade and agribusiness; would you like to work for the UN, the State Department, the World Bank, CARE, or Bread for the World; or do you want to participate in the scientific research needed to help feed the world's population in the next century?
For students seeking answers to these complex issues, the college offers a degree program in International Agriculture and Natural Resources. The program weaves agricultural, natural, and social sciences with international applications and experience.
The requirements for the International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree, in addition to the college requirements include the following:
Natural sciences related to international agriculture or natural resources, 6 credits
Social sciences related to international agriculture or natural resources (in addition to general requirements), 6 credits
Four semesters of one foreign language (or equivalent)
International experience approved by the International Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Major field consisting of 15 credits (minimum) as specified by the major department.
Students completing a major under the International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree program earn the Bachelor of Science-International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree.
Seventeen majors in the college are offered in this degree program: agricultural and applied economics, agricultural education, agricultural journalism, agronomy, animal sciences, dairy science, entomology, food science, forest science, horticulture, landscape architecture, nutritional sciences, plant pathology, poultry science, rural sociology, soil science, and wildlife ecology.
The Natural Resources degree program emphasizes the interaction of people, natural resources, and environmental management. Interest in this area is fueled by conflicts between development and sustainability. Population pressure, urban development, technology, and economic growth are linked to major environmental issues including energy shortages, land-use disputes, endangered wildlife, polluted air, polluted water, eroded soils, deforestation and the overall degradation of the environment. Students dedicated to helping find solutions to these problems and developing sustainable management systems to improve the environment will find this degree program of special interest.
This program provides an educational framework for developing professional skills and approaches to defend the earth's fragile ecosystems. Students interested in studying the environment should enroll in one of the majors within the Natural Resources or International Agriculture and Natural Resources degree programs. The School of Natural Resources helps students choose majors and puts them in contact with faculty advisors affiliated with the school. The school also publishes brochures about interdisciplinary study programs in various natural resource fields.
Programs of study may emphasize areas such as: landscape planning, zoning analysis and policy; soil potential and microclimates; structures and equipment for soil and water conservation; biological aspects of forestry; wood science, forest land management, planning and managing recreational resources, wildlife populations, habitat, and ecology; microbiology of water and of sewage, pollution detection and control; plant growth and plant ecology related to resource use; technical and policy information on natural resources by means of mass media; human population data and community organizations; resources and land economics, and economic issues of natural resources; education dealing with resource problems; natural hazards (insects, diseases, etc.) to natural resources, public health and natural resource policy implications—especially with regard to the use of chemicals for control purposes; animal diseases and human health hazards as part of the natural resource complex; policies and practices that affect natural beauty and the amenities of the environment, preservation and development of regional resources, as well as other special or interdisciplinary programs and courses designed to study and solve resource problems.
The degree program exposes students to biology, conservation, ecology, economics, natural resource sociology, resource management, policy and planning, with emphasis on the interaction between humans and the environment. Students will explore the idea of how to manage and use the earth's resources, for both development and conservation.
Majors are offered in agricultural and applied economics, agricultural education, agricultural journalism, agronomy, entomology, forest science, horticulture, landscape architecture, poultry science, rural sociology, soil science, and wildlife ecology.
In addition to the general CALS requirements, students satisfy requirements of the Natural Resources curriculum as follows:
Math 113
Botany or Zoology or Biocore, 10 credits
One course from each of the following five groups (13 cr minimum):
Group 1—Earth Resources
Group 2—Ecology
Group 3—Resource Economics, Policy and Planning
Group 4—Resource Management and Conservation
Group 5—Human Resource Interaction
Resource-related courses, 15 credits
Major field consisting of 15 credits (minimum) as specified by the major department.
Students completing requirements under the Natural Resources degree program will be awarded the Bachelor of Science-Natural Resources degree.
Today's businesses and industries in the agricultural and food sectors of the economy are growing rapidly. Agribusiness industries, such as those that supply farm inputs or process and market agricultural products, need staff who are educated in both business and agriculture. Agricultural Business Management students also find employment in companies specializing in agricultural engineering, landscape architecture, biotechnology, food technology, food science, food marketing, and large-scale farm enterprises.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Agricultural Business Management combines a basic core in agricultural and business management with a major concentration in one of the broad sectors of agricultural business management. The program includes a strong component of courses in business as well as broad-ranged general education and electives. Students working toward this degree should develop their major field course program in consultation with advisors in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
In addition to the general CALS requirements, the basic curriculum includes all of the following:
Animal sciences, food science, nutritional sciences, plant science, or soil science, 3 credits
Math (210 and 211), or (221 and 222)
Econ 101, or AAE 215 or Econ 111, and Econ 102
Econ 301 or 311 or AAE 420, and (302 or 312)
Acct I S (100 or 300) and 211
Business, 6 additional credits
AAE 322, 323, 421, 426, and 3 credits of AAE 300 and above,
AAE 500 Senior Capstone Experience
Students completing requirements for this program are awarded the Bachelor of Science-Agricultural Business Management degree.
Biological systems engineers apply engineering science to biological, food, environmental and agricultural problems. They provide engineering expertise to agricultural production, food bioprocessing, renewable energy development, and environmental and natural resource conservation. Graduates apply their knowledge to agricultural machinery and equipment, drainage and irrigation facilities, environmental monitoring and remediation, and food-processing and preservation. They design, develop, and build an array of agricultural, agri-industrial and environmental facilities. The field of biological systems engineering is challenging, diverse, and practical. It demands an educational background in basic sciences, physics, engineering, biology, and chemistry.
Students can select from four options: Machinery Systems Engineering; Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering, Food and Bioprocess Engineering, and Structural Systems Engineering. There is also the possibility of modifying the program for those students interested in Veterinary Medicine and Medicine and other appropriate areas.
In addition to the general college requirements, the Biological Systems Engineering degree program requires the following course work:
Students are admitted to the department either as pre-Biological Systems Engineering students with a designation of PAE through the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences or as pre-engineering undergraduates (PRE) through the College of Engineering. To be admitted to the Biological Systems Engineering Program with a designation of ABE, students must have the following:
Students concerned with the nutrition and health of individuals and communities should consider pursuing a degree in dietetics. Registered Dietitians (R.D.) provide nutrition expertise for health care facilities, public health agencies, wellness programs, schools and colleges, the food industry, and research labs and clinics.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics demands knowledge based in chemistry, physiology, biochemistry, bacteriology, and psychology. These courses supplement professional courses in the dietetics program offered through the nutritional science and food science departments.
Students wishing to pursue the R.D. credential must complete a post-baccalaureate supervised practice experience. These programs run for 6-12 months (longer for part-time and graduate programs) and include training in clinical and community nutrition, as well as management of food and nutrition services. Admission to supervised practice programs is competitive as spaces are limited. Selection is based on GPA, work experience and references.
The final step to becoming a Registered Dietitian is to successfully complete the Registration Examination, a national examination administered by The American Dietetic Association to assure competence of practicing dietitians.
In addition to the general requirements, the Dietetics degree program requires the following:
Math 113
Chem 104 or 109
Chem 341
BmolChem 314 or Biochem 501
Zoology 101, 102, or 151
Physiol 335
Acct I S 300 and MHR 300
Food Science, 12 credits
Nutritional Sciences, 17 credits minimum
Students completing the Dietetics program requirements are awarded the Bachelor of Science-Dietetics degree. The Didactic Program in Dietetics at UW-Madison is currently granted approval by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-4876: www.eatright.org.
Students who enjoy art, science, technology, problem-solving, and design should consider a career in landscape architecture. Graduates in landscape architecture influence the design and management of cities, parks, and open spaces. They often advise park managers, citizen groups, landowners, and state agencies. Landscape architects design public and private outdoor spaces, restore and help preserve natural areas, develop and implement regional planning and public policy, and revitalize urban neighborhoods.
The Professional Landscape Architecture degree program focuses on form-giving design, design implementation, and professional practice. Emphasis is placed on principles of design theory and process; problem solving in relationship to human needs and aspirations, and environmental awareness and stewardship; and on the development of technical proficiencies required of professional practice. Students learn site analysis, graphic communication, design synthesis, construction technology, and planting design. Computers play an integral role in the department's curriculum.
The Professional Landscape Architecture degree program provides professional education accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Completion of this program is the first step in becoming a licensed landscape architect. The program emphasizes the exploration and understanding of design processes and graphic and verbal communication skills. The program also develops a student's sensitivity to natural, physical, historical, and cultural contexts of landscape design. All students interested in enrolling in the professional degree program are enrolled as Pre-Landscape Architecture majors. Admission to the professional program is on a competitive basis. All students must first complete six prerequisite courses and must also achieve the necessary grade point average. Students interested in this program should consult the Department of Landscape Architecture about special admission requirements.
In addition to completing the general college requirements, students satisfy requirements of the Landscape Architecture curriculum as follows:
Math 113
ME 1601
BSE 201
Botany 130 (or Botany 100 and 2 additional plant sciences lab credits)
Botany 260 or 455
Geog 127
An introductory soil science course
Landscape Architecture courses, as prescribed by the department, 15 credits
Students completing the Professional Landscape Architecture requirements are granted a Bachelor of Science-Landscape Architecture degree.
Those with a bachelor of science (B.S.) or bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison or other accredited institutions may, if eligible, pursue a second bachelor's degree from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Those who have been out of school for one semester or more must apply for admission (or readmission) with the regular undergraduate application. Continuing UW-Madison students do not need to submit this form. All candidates need a dean's permission from the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services to work toward a second bachelor's degree. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA is required (C=2.0). Several college majors require a higher GPA.
The following requirements for the second bachelor's degree must be met:
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence, of which 15 or more must be in the major field as specified by the major department. These credits are in addition to credits earned for the first degree.
Candidates must complete all university, college, major, and curricular degree program requirements. Credits earned for the first degree will apply toward appropriate requirements for the second. However, students must take at least 30 additional credits, as noted above. Students with their first B.S. degree from the college must select a new major or degree program.
Whenever a student wishes to earn two undergraduate degrees simultaneously (in contrast to earning two undergraduate majors simultaneously), the following academic policies shall be followed:
If the two degrees to be earned are within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, at least 30 additional credits and all course and grade point requirements must be completed. Thus, a minimum of 154 credits (for most majors) would be required. Some courses may satisfy requirements for both degrees. A student must have an advisor in both major fields. To work on two degrees simultaneously within the college, a student should seek permission as early as possible to ensure that it is feasible to complete both degrees.
If the two degrees to be earned are from two different colleges (one degree in Agricultural and Life Sciences and one degree in another school or college on this campus), the following academic policies shall be followed:
Special applications and additional information pertaining to the earning of two undergraduate degrees simultaneously are available from the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services, 116 Agricultural Hall.
Students who wish to pursue two or more majors in their degree program within the college must declare a "home" departmental major. Course requirements shall include any general college, university, curricular degree program, and major field requirements. Appropriate courses may be simultaneously credited toward meeting requirements of two or more majors.
The diploma awarded will be based on the certification of completion of the degree. The transcript of grades will note the completion of requirements for two or more majors. Students desiring transcript recognition of a double major must notify the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services of their intent to complete requirements for two majors. Notification forms are available in the Office of Academic Undergraduate Programs and Services (116 Agricultural Hall) and should be submitted before the start of the senior year of study.
The College of Letters and Science (L&S) permits undergraduates currently enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to complete an undergraduate major offered by L&S and have this fact noted on the transcript.
The following policies and procedures have been established for this program:
Credit by examination. A student may earn degree credits in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences for courses completed by passing an examination specifically designed to cover the content area.
Internal examinations. Credit may be granted on the basis of satisfactory performance on an examination developed by the course instructor and approved by the department. Each department shall determine whether credit by examination will be available for a course taught within that department.
Retroactive language credit. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences grants retroactive foreign language credit to students for foreign language skill developed in high school or elsewhere. To earn retroactive credits for language, students must enroll in a higher level language course at UW-Madison before the end of the first two semesters in residence and must complete the course with a grade of B or better. Students will receive credit for the UW course completed and for all lower level courses in that language up to 16 retroactive credits maximum. These retroactive language credits may be used to meet degree requirements of the college or department, but may not be used to meet social studies and humanities requirements. They will be counted as electives only.
University of Wisconsin Colleges. Generally, most majors in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences can be started successfully with the first or second year of study at the University of Wisconsin Colleges, if proper choices of courses are made by students. There are some exceptions, however. A careful study of curricular requirements for specialized majors is essential. Students should consult the UW College student advisor for aid in selecting basic courses for the anticipated major study at UW-Madison. Such students are encouraged to contact the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services in CALS to ensure a wise choice of courses for a college major. Courses taken at other UW System schools/colleges may transfer as course equivalents at UW Madison. Students should visit the following Web site for Course Transfer Information (TIS): www.uwsa.edu/tis/wizard/index.shtml)
Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) credit. Agricultural and Life Sciences elective credits will be granted for most courses in the college's FISC program if the student is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the college's B.S. degree program. For most short course classes in which a student earns a final grade of A, AB, or B, elective credits will be granted toward a B.S. degree. A student who earns grades of B or better can receive up to 15 elective credits for work in short course.
Correspondence study. A course may be taken by correspondence through Learning Innovations (UW Extension) with special permission from a dean in the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services. Permission must be secured to ensure that: (1) courses are eligible to transfer and (2) the student is eligible to take correspondence study.
The Physical Education-Elective Program. Students may earn 1 credit per semester in a physical education-elective course that can be applied toward graduation. No more than 8 such credits will count toward graduation. CALS encourages students to pursue these courses as one way in which to build and educate both mind and body.
International study opportunities. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has organized international study opportunities to allow students to enrich their education by experiencing different cultures, and broadening their understanding of agricultural and life sciences outside the United States. These study programs also provide students with a greater awareness of global linkages, agricultural needs, community development, and economic and environmental issues. Students may also receive credit for participation in UW-Madison Study Abroad Programs, or students may arrange their own opportunities in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services. Students are permitted to enroll in courses and programs for which they are qualified at the host institutions.
Students pay normal UW-Madison tuition fees, plus transportation and other incidentals unique to an overseas learning experience. Students may participate in formal courses, independent study, special projects, or internships. Additional information can be found in the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services or at www.cals.wisc.edu/studyabroad.
Seniors interested in graduate school. Seniors in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences who are interested in graduate school, and are within 6 credits of having completed all requirements for graduation and who have a grade point average of at least 2.75, are encouraged to apply for admission to the Graduate School so that they can earn residence credit to apply toward an advanced degree at the same time they are completing requirements for the bachelor's degree.
Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean. Selections to the Dean's List are announced at the close of each semester. The student's achievement for only the single semester is considered and is noted on the transcript. To be placed on the Dean's List, a student must have achieved at least a 3.25 GPA or above for the semester's study load of not less than 12 credits, on a regular grade basis (A, AB, B, BC, C, D, F), regardless of overall grade point average, and must not have received a grade of F or an Incomplete for any course, or a U (for a pass/fail course) or an N (for Credit/No Credit graded course that was not passed).
Students who have a cumulative GPA that places them in the top 20 percent of the graduating class in the college will graduate with "Distinction"; those in the upper 5 percent, with "Highest Distinction." These students must have at least 60 credits on the Madison campus. The notations on the student's transcript will read "Graduated with Distinction" or "Graduated with Highest Distinction." The registrar determines which students meet these criteria.
Students who are candidates for the "Graduated with Distinction" or "Highest Distinction" designation wear a cardinal stole with their caps and gowns at commencement. Students who successfully complete requirements for the Honors Degree Program wear a white stole with cardinal bars.
Students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences who want a challenging and intellectually rewarding undergraduate experience should consider the Honors Program. The program has flexibility to meet the unique needs of each student, challenge the mind of the independent thinker, and stimulate the curiosity needed for continued learning. The program was established to provide challenging and relevant experiences for high-achieving students. The objective of the program is to help students develop critical thinking abilities through specialized courses and the challenges of designing, conducting and reporting research in collaboration with faculty from one of the world's leading research institutions. Students who complete the program successfully receive an Honors designation on their diploma.
New freshmen may apply for admission to the program if they are in the upper 10% of their high school graduating class OR have an ACT score of 28 or an SAT score of at least 1240. Transfer or continuing students must have a UW-Madison cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 to apply.
The Honors Program offers three different ways to earn an Honors degree designation: (1) Honors in Research, (2) Honors in the Major, and (3) Individualized Honors. For complete information contact the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Services, 116 Agricultural Hall, 608/262-3003; www.cals.wisc.edu/students/honors.