Urban Agriculture
Associate of Applied Science Degree
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in agriculture with a concentration in urban agriculture.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of 63 Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core |
44 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1005 | Precision Agriculture Systems | 3 |
| AGRI 1030 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRI 1105 | Issues in Agriculture I | 1 |
| AGRI 1150 | Entomology | 3 |
| BIOS 2020 | Introduction to Environmental Issues | 4 |
| HORT 1010 | Horticulture Science | 4 |
| HORT 1040 | Introduction to Soil Science Lab | 1 |
| HORT 1070 | Plant Propagation | 2 |
| HORT 1080 | Plant Propagation Lab | 1 |
| HORT 1090 | Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
| HORT 2020 | Nursery and Greenhouse Management | 4 |
| HORT 2080 | Woody Plant Identification | 3 |
| HORT 2090 | Herbaceous Plant Identification | 3 |
| HORT 2160 | Vegetable Gardening and Farm Production | 3 |
| HORT 2165 | Value-Added Diversified Marketing | 3 |
| HORT 2180 | Irrigation and Equipment | 3 |
| HORT 2890 | Agriculture Capstone Experience | 1 |
Core Option Courses
Urban AgricultureSelect a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following. AGRI 1115 is a pre-requisite to AGRI 2115 and must be taken in proceeding semester. |
3-4 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1115 | Issues in Agriculture II | 1 |
| AGRI 1300 | Cooperative Internship I | 3 |
| AGRI 2020 | Crops and Irrigation | 3 |
| AGRI 2040 | Livestock Production | 3 |
| AGRI 2115 | Global Opportunities in Agriculture | 3 |
| HORT 1300 | Cooperative Internship I | 1-6 |
Required General Education Courses
Agriculture |
9 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1410 | Introduction to the Economics of Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRI 1420 | Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| AGRI 1500 | Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture | 3 |
English / Literature |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1050 | Workplace Communication | 3 |
Mathematics |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MATH 1020 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives |
1-4 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1145 | Introduction to Natural Resources | 3 |
| AGRI 1530 | Introduction to Water Resources | 3 |
| BIOS 1050 | General Botany | 4 |
| HORT 2140 | Hydroponic Growing Systems | 2 |
| HORT 2150 | Annual Flower Identification, Production and Care | 2 |