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Agriculture - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - AGR)

The Agriculture Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in the agricultural profession or for transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. It focuses on animal science, natural resources, and agribusiness management while introducing students to various careers in agriculture.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of livestock production, plants, soils, biotechnology, natural resources, and sustainable agriculture as it relates to the global food industry.
  • Explain the principles of range management, ecological systems, grazing systems and distribution, and stocking rates as they apply to livestock production; and identify range plants.
  • Identify the principles of animal science and apply these principles to efficient livestock and poultry production.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of soil science including the origin, nature, and composition of soils as well as their chemical, physical, and biological properties in relation to plant growth.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of economic principles and their application to agribusiness management and of management principles in both domestic and international markets.
  • Explain digestion and the digestibility of feeds, their nutritive values, grades, and classes; and identify the principles of selection, evaluation, and ration formulations for livestock and poultry.
  • Explain the evolution and fundamentals of the genus Equus, anatomical systems, health management, and methods of identification.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the operational methods of livestock production; and identify economically important traits, principles of animal selection, breeding, and management techniques.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 132Applied Mathematics*

3
or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

COM 102Essentials of Communication**

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology**

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 38 CREDITS

AGR 102Introduction to Agriculture

3
AGR 105Range Management

3
AGR 208Animal Science*

4
AGR 214Soil Science*

4
AGR 225Principles of Agribusiness

3
AGR 230Feeds and Feeding

3
AGR 237Equine Science and Management*

4
AGR 243Livestock Production and Management

3
BIO 100General Biology (for non-majors)**

4
BUS 143Principles of Management*

3
CHM 130Fundamental Chemistry***

4

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE)

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 CREDITS