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Agricultural Science B.S.


In agricultural science, a student may select the broadfield major or select an emphasis in agricultural economics or plant and soil sciences. Depending upon the option selected, these majors prepare graduates for careers in positions such as agricultural civil service occupations, technical and sales positions with agbusinesses, agricultural finance, landscape operations, county extension agents, ranch management, agronomic or horticultural production management, food manufacturing and preservation, and quality control. A graduate with a major in agricultural science should possess competencies in basic economics and management, plant and animal nutrition, pest control, production and utilization of plant and animal products, marketing and food sciences.

Broadfield


SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)


Total (33 sh)


Total (30 sh)


Senior


  • Ag Sci Electives, 9 sh (Adv)
  • Electives, 12 sh (9 Adv)

Total Semester Hours: 122


Emphasis in Agricultural Economics


SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)


Total (30 sh)


Total (31 sh)


Total (31 sh)


Total (30 sh)


Total Semester Hours: 122-123


Emphasis in Plant and Soil Science


Required courses in the emphasis (25 sh)


  • PlS electives, 15 sh

SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)


Total (29 sh)


Total (33 sh)


Total (29 sh)


Total (29 sh)


Total Semester Hours: 120-124


Notes


*Students intending to pursue a graduate degree should select Chem 2114 and 2124 as their organic chemistry sequence.

Those students transferring from a community college whose agriculture courses have been oriented toward horticulture or who plan to do graduate work in horticulture should consult with the Agricultural Sciences Department head.

Emphasis in Ornamental Horticulture


SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)


Total (31 sh)


Total (27 sh)


Total (31 sh)


Total (31 sh)


Total Semester Hours: 120