Natural Resources
Associate of Science Degree
You can earn an associate of arts degree with a concentration in Natural Studies.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of
60
Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core
|
25 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1030 |
Introduction to Soil Science |
3 |
| AGRI 1040 |
Introduction to Soil Science Lab |
1 |
| AGRI 1131 |
Plant Science |
3 |
| AGRI 1132 |
Plant Science Lab |
1 |
| AGRI 1145 |
Introduction to Natural Resources |
3 |
| AGRI 1530 |
Introduction to Water Resources |
3 |
| AGRI 2400 |
Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production |
3 |
| BIOS 1050 |
General Botany |
4 |
| BIOS 2020 |
Introduction to Environmental Issues |
4 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science & Social Science
select at least one - Must have 9 credit hours divided among Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least one course from Behavioral & Social Science and one course from English/Literature earning C
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1530 |
Introduction to Water Resources |
3 |
| ECON 2110 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| GEOG 1020 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
| HIST 1030 |
European Civilization I |
3 |
| HIST 1040 |
European Civilization II |
3 |
| HIST 1050 |
World History I |
3 |
| HIST 1060 |
World History II |
3 |
| HIST 2010 |
American History I |
3 |
| HIST 2020 |
American History II |
3 |
| POLS 1000 |
American Government |
3 |
| POLS 1600 |
International Relations |
3 |
| PSYC 1810 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| SOCI 1010 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
English / Literature
select at least one - Must earn C or above - Must have 9 credit hours divided among Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least one course from Behavioral & Social Science and one course from English/Literature earning C
|
3-6 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENGL 2030 |
Creating Poetry I |
3 |
| ENGL 2050 |
Creating Stories I |
3 |
| ENGL 2070 |
Technical Communications |
3 |
| ENGL 2100 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| ENGL 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
| ENGL 2150 |
American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
| ENGL 2160 |
American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
| ENGL 2170 |
Comics and Graphic Novels |
3 |
| ENGL 2190 |
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
| ENGL 2200 |
British Literature to 1800 |
3 |
| ENGL 2210 |
British Literature after 1800 |
3 |
| ENGL 2730 |
Fiction and Cinema |
3 |
| THEA 1010 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| THEA 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
Fine Arts & Language
select one if needed - Must have 9 credit hours divided among Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least one course from Behavioral & Social Science and one course from English/Literature earning C
|
0-4 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ARTS 1050 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism I |
3 |
| ARTS 1060 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism II |
3 |
| FREN 1200 |
Elementary French I |
4 |
| MUSC 1010 |
Introduction to Music |
3 |
| SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
Mathematics
select at least 3 credit hours at the 1600 level or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 1100 |
Topics and Ideas in Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 1140 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| MATH 1150 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| MATH 1220 |
Trigonometry |
3 |
| MATH 1600 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
5 |
| MATH 2010 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II |
5 |
| MATH 2020 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III |
5 |
| MATH 2170 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
Natural Science
select two
|
8 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIOS 1010 |
General Biology |
4 |
| CHEM 1090 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
Oral Communication
must earn "C" or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| SPCH 1110 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Technology
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1500 |
Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture |
3 |
Written Communication
required - must earn "C" or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives
|
6 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1010 |
Animal Science |
3 |
| AGRI 1150 |
Entomology |
3 |
| AGRI 1310 |
Agricultural Marketing System |
3 |
| AGRI 1340 |
Animal Science Lab |
1 |
| AGRI 2035 |
Introduction to Agroecology |
3 |
| AGRI 2200 |
Advanced Fertilizers |
2 |
| AGRI 2290 |
Agricultural Commodities Marketing |
3 |
| AGRI 2410 |
Forage, Pasture and Grassland Production Lab |
1 |
| AGRI 2510 |
Ag GIS Fundamentals |
3 |
| PHYS 1410 |
Elementary General Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry |
5 |
