NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Agriculture AAS


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This program exposes students to classes from a variety of agricultural fields. It also provides the flexibility for Agriculture AAS degree bound students to select courses, with assistance of their faculty advisor, that are most relevant to their future career plans. This is an ideal degree track for those wishing to explore a number of different agricultural-related areas or those wishing to acquire specific and unique skills and knowledge in agriculture. In addition, student with a specific interest in plant sciences or horticulture can select the plant sciences track to prepare them for a career in this field.

A “C” or better in all required program courses & the following general education courses – math, science, basic and advanced writing.

Program Outcomes:
  1. Apply the scientific method to real-world problems in agriculture.

  2. Develop a global perspective on the agricultural industry.

  3. Communicate effectively in the realm of agriculture.

  4. Compare marketing channels for agricultural products.

Required Course of Study


Freshman Year


Fall Semester - 15 credits


Spring Semester - 15 credits


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester - 15 credits


Spring Semester - 15 credits


Total Credit Hours: 60


Program Electives


Program Electives - General Track: (Must complete at least 3 credit hours in each discipline from the choices below.)
Plant Science: HORT 2010, HORT 2030, HORT 2025, HORT 2300
Rangeland: REWM 1005, REWM 2350, REWM 2410, REWM 2420
Animal Science: ANSC 2015, ANSC 2110, ANSC 2020, ANSC 2320
Ag Business elective options: AGEC 2020, AGEC 2230, 2300, 2360

Program Electives – Plant Science Track: (Must complete 18 credits from this selection)
HORT 2010, 2025, 2030, 2040, 2200, 2210, 2300, AECL 2010, BIOL 1010, CHEM 1000, SPAN

Remaining Electives: AECL, AGEC, AGRI, ANSC, CROP, EQST, FDSC, HORT, REWM, SOIL, ACCT, BADM, BIOL, CHEM, CNTK, COMM, DESL, FIN, MCHT, PSYC, SPAN, WELD

 

Program Outcomes


  1. Apply the scientific method to real-world problems in agriculture.
  2. Develop a global perspective on the agricultural industry.
  3. Communicate effectively in the realm of agriculture.
  4. Compare marketing channels for agricultural products.

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