NWCCD 2024-2025 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:
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Apply the scientific method to real-world problems in agriculture.
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Develop a global perspective on the agricultural industry.
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Communicate effectively in the realm of agriculture.
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Compare marketing channels for agricultural products.
Required Course of Study:
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Fall Semester - 15 credits
Spring Semester - 15 credits
Fall Semester - 15 credits
Spring Semester - 15 credits
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, AGEC 2300, AGEC 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
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