Agronomy
Associate of Applied Science Degree
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in agronomy. In addition to the courses below, 4 credits in approved electives are required. Consult with your advisor in the agriculture department to identify the best courses to fulfill requirements.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of 68 Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core |
46 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1005 | Precision Agriculture Systems | 3 |
| AGRI 1030 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRI 1040 | Introduction to Soil Science Lab | 1 |
| AGRI 1105 | Issues in Agriculture I | 1 |
| AGRI 1131 | Plant Science | 3 |
| AGRI 1132 | Plant Science Lab | 1 |
| AGRI 1150 | Entomology | 3 |
| AGRI 1280 | Crop Chemicals | 2 |
| AGRI 1290 | International Agriculture and Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGRI 1310 | Agricultural Marketing System | 3 |
| AGRI 1350 | Tillage, Planting and Spraying Equipment | 1 |
| AGRI 1400 | Farm and Environmental Safety | 2 |
| AGRI 2015 | Farm and Ranch Management | 4 |
| AGRI 2200 | Advanced Fertilizers | 2 |
| AGRI 2250 | Grain Harvesting and Handling Systems | 3 |
| AGRI 2290 | Agricultural Commodities Marketing | 3 |
| AGRI 2400 | Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production | 3 |
| AGRI 2410 | Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production Lab | 1 |
| AGRI 2460 | Resource Efficient Crop Management | 3 |
| AGRI 2890 | Agriculture Capstone Experience | 1 |
Core Option Courses
Agriculture ISelect 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. AGRI 1300 must be taken before AGRI 2300. |
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 2115 | Global Opportunities in Agriculture | 3 |
| AGRI 2300 | Cooperative Internship II | 1-4 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1420 | Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
Combination of Oral and Written Communication |
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 |
Science or Technologyselect from list or any Natural Science course |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1500 | Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture | 3 |
Social Science |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1410 | Introduction to the Economics of Agriculture | 3 |