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Associate's Degree Programs
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AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION - 441
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 96-98
Campus: Central
Program Brochure (PDF)

Nature of Work: Agriculture is a diverse discipline which requires a combined understanding of many subdisciplines within the field. The exact nature of the profession is dictated by the area of specialization the individual chooses. The options available to a two-year degree recipient include entry level positions with governmental agencies, technical assistance and/or sales positions with the agri-chemical industry or the horticulture industry.

Related Job Titles: Job titles include field research technician, greenhouse technician, feed and/or seed salesman, and technical assistance positions.

COURSES
CREDITS
First Quarter
BIOL 101
Principles of Biology I
4
BIOL 111
Principles of Biology Lab I
1
AGRI 171
Survey of Agriculture
1
ENGL 101
English Composition I
4
AGRI
Electives
8
Second Quarter
ENGL 102
English Composition II
4
AGRI 247
Economic Entomology
4
AGRI
Electives
8
Third Quarter
BIOL 102
Principles of Biology II
BIOL 112
Principles of Biology Lab II OR
BIOL 103
Principles of Biology III
4
BIOL 113
Principles of Biology Lab III
1
MATH 124
Finite Math
4
AGRI 238
Pesticides & Pest Usage
4
AGRI
Electives
4
Fourth Quarter
CHEM 120
Introduction to Chemistry I
4
ACCT 104
Principles of Accounting I OR
ACCT 110
Office Accounting
4
CSCI
Lab Selection
1
CSCI
Lab Selection
1
AGRI 208
Agronomy - Soils
4
AGRI 232
Weed Control & Management
4
Fifth Quarter
CHEM 122
Introduction to Chemistry II
4
ENGL 205
Technical Report Writing
3
AGRI 228
Soil Fertility & Fertilizers
4
AGRI
Electives
4
Sixth Quarter
BADM 271
Salesmanship
3
SPTH 115
Fundamentals of Effective Speech
3
AGRI 200/299
Field Experience/Research Project
2-4
AGRI
Electives
4
Program Total
96-98
Technical Electives - See your advisor to select the appropriate electives.
AGRONOMY
AGRI 100
Agricultural Accounting
3
AGRI 101
Agricultural Economics
4
AGRI 173
Agricultural Marketing I
3
AGRI 174
Agricultural Marketing II
3
AGRI 199
Seminar
1-9
AGRI 201
Agronomy - Grain Crops
4
AGRI 207
Forage Crops
4
AGRI 239
Field Research Techniques
4
ANIMAL SCIENCE
AGRI 126
Livestock Nutrition
4
AGRI 140
Beef Cattle Management
4
AGRI 142
Swine Management
4
AGRI 145
Livestock Health
4
AGRI 205
Introduction to Animal Science
4
HORTICULTURE
AGRI 114
Introduction to Horticulture
4
AGRI 115
Floral Design I
3
AGRI 116
Floral Design II
3
AGRI 117
Landscape Maintenance
4
AGRI 118
Landscape Design
4
AGRI 119
Greenhouse Management
4
AGRI 121
Plant Propagation I
4
AGRI 122
Plant Propagation II
4
AGRI 123
Plant Materials I
4
AGRI 124
Plant Materials II
4


 
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