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Agricultural Sciences

Because of the large number of majors available in agriculture, it is difficult to suggest the exact courses for the sophomore year. However, if you desire to receive an Associate of Arts degree in Agriculture, the courses listed under "Second Year" are recommended.
STEM (Science, Tehnology, Engineering, & Mathematics) Pathway

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Biology I BIO 1134
    BIO 1134 - General Biology I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher and ENG 0114 or higher or placement score for ENG 0124). A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that covers the major themes of biology, the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • College Algebra MAT 1313
    MAT 1313 – College Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT 1233 with a C or appropriate placement score for MAT 1313). This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Plant Science AGR 1313
    AGR 1313 - Plant Science. A combined lecture and laboratory course incorporating scientific principles as the basis for practice in producing, handling, processing, marketing and utilizing agronomic and horticultural crops. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Plant Science AGR 1313
    AGR 1313 - Plant Science. A combined lecture and laboratory course incorporating scientific principles as the basis for practice in producing, handling, processing, marketing and utilizing agronomic and horticultural crops. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition II ENG 1123
    ENG 1123 – English Composition II (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Biology II BIO 1144
    BIO 1144 - General Biology II (Prerequisite: BIO 1134). A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that reinforces themes and concepts introduced in BIO 1134 General Biology I, while emphasizing the diversity of life. Topics covered include evolution, classification, ecology, detailed consideration of major groups of organisms, viruses, and the study of animals and plants including their anatomy and physiology. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
  • *Mathematics Elective (3)
  • ***Humanities Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Principles of Accounting I ACC 2213
    ACC 2213 - Principles of Accounting I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher). Study of the fundamentals and application of financial accounting principles that relate to business. The topics to be covered include the accounting cycle and the accounting systems for service and merchandising businesses. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Animal Science AGR 1214
    AGR 1214 – Animal Science. A combined lecture and laboratory course incorporating the fundamental principles and practical application of livestock, dairy and poultry science. Origin, characteristics, market classes, and grades of the major breeds of livestock and poultry. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • General Chemistry I CHE 1214
    CHE 1214 – General Chemistry I (Co-requisite: MAT 1313 or appropriate placement in a higher level math course). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the fundamental principles of chemistry and their application. Chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, energy, periodic properties, and gas laws are among the topics discussed in depth. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 2113 OR Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2123
  • ***Humanities Elective (3)
Total 17 Hours
Second Semester
  • Principles of Accounting II ACC 2223
    ACC 2223 - Principles of Accounting II (Prerequisite: ACC 2213). A continuation of ACC 2213. The topics to be covered include corporate accounting concepts, managerial accounting concepts and internal business decision making to include various business structures. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Principles of Agricultural Economics AGR 2713
    AGR 2713 - Principles of Agricultural Economics. Economic principles applied to production, value, prices, credit, taxation, land tenure, marketing international trade, and related problems affecting agriculture. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Chemistry II CHE 1224
    CHE 1224 – General Chemistry II (Prerequisite: CHE 1214 or CHE 1213 & CHE 1211). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, acid-base chemistry, and electrochemistry. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • **Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
***Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.

*Mathematics Electives:
MAT 1323 Trigonometry
MAT 1513 Business Calculus
MAT 1613 Calculus I
MAT 1623 Calculus II
MAT 2323 Statistics

**Choose Elective based on concentration.
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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