Indoor Farming ,Certificate
Aeroponic, CERTIFICATE, Hydroponic, plant, vertical
Imagine a future where multistory buildings can produce tens of thousands of pounds of nutritious fruits and vegetables daily in any weather to feed local communities. Through this certificate program, you can become part of a paradigm shift that addresses water scarcity, soil degradation, groundwater contamination and carbon dioxide emissions.
The future of farming may be vertical and urban. The novel indoor farming certificate program trains students and working professionals who are interested in cultivating indoor crops with technology enhancements, including precise environmental control of temperature and lighting, sustainable energy management and optimal nutrient amendment to achieve significant improvements in crop productivity, resource consumption and environmental impact.
Students receive specific training in indoor crop production and management, including production of clean fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants. Through classroom instruction and hands-on laboratories, students gain knowledge and skills related to plant physiology, indoor crop production systems and facility management, which are necessary for the emerging indoor farming industry.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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This certificate requires a minimum of 15 credit hours, including at least 12 upper-division credit hours. Six credit hours must be taken from courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required in all courses.
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ABS 365: Future of Agriculture: Vertical Farming
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ABS 369: Hydroponic Food Crop Production
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit
Hours
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3 | |
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6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Before adding the certificate, current ASU students are required to complete BIO 100 The Living World, BIO 181 General Biology I or BIO 182 General Biology II.
Nondegree-seeking students must have a Bachelor of Science degree.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Students can advance their career options and become more marketable to employers with an undergraduate certificate in indoor farming.
Graduates who have complemented their major program of study with this certificate often pursue employment in nursery and greenhouse management, plant science, or farm and ranch management. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
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