Agribusiness Technology A.A.S..
Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A15100).
The Agribusiness Technology curriculum is designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community based small farm or agricultural business. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices. Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurial and field training. Students will also learn the basic principles of our economic system and government policies and programs relating to agriculture. Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in agricultural businesses such as equipment, feed, and agricultural supply sales; store management; farm operations; wholesale and retail produce management; nursery operations; and environmental and agricultural education. Agribusiness Technology prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Potential course work includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities.
This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.
To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Agribusiness Technology A.A.S. Curriculum
Fall Semester-1st Year
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | | I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OR | | | | | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | | FA, SP, SU | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| AGR 139 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| AGR 170 | Soil Science | | FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | | FA, SP, SU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT | MAT (Select one: MAT 110 or MAT 143) | | FA. SP, SU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OR | | | | | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 16 |
Spring Semester-1st Year
| AGR 145 | Intro to Small Fruits | | SP | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| AGR 160 | Plant Science | | SP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AGR 213 | Agricultural Law & Finance | | SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 111 | Sustainable Livestock Management | | SP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 16 |
Summer Semester
| AGR 111 | Basic Farm Maintenance | | SP | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| ANS 110 | Animal Science | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 5 |
Fall Semester-2nd Year
| AGR 140 | Agricultural Chemicals | | FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| AGR 214 | Agricultural Marketing | | SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| AGR 266 | Organic Crop Production: Fall | | FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ANS 150 | Animal Health Management | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 15 |
Spring Semester-2nd Year
| AGR 212 | Farm Business Management | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| AGR 263 | Vegetable Production | | SP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR 235 | Greenhouse Production | | SP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM/FINE ARTS | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | | SP | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 13 |
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
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| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
15 |
| MAJOR COURSES |
49 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
01 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
65 |
NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.
Several of these courses are offered via distance education. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.
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