AGRICULTURE
(OPTION: Farm & Ranch Management)

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

The farm & ranch management option is designed for those students who intend to return to the farm and ranch situation. This option provides flexibility to the student in selecting course work that fits his/her individual situation. Emphasis should be in the areas of management and decision making through the use of current and future technology. Cooperative work experience is recommended.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits

General Education Requirements:

15 General Education Credits including:

1. 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:

a. Communications

b. Math or Science

2. 1 class from 3 of the following 4 areas:

a. Humanities

b. Social Science

c. Computer Technology

d. Wellness

Program Course Requirements: Credits

AGEC 142 Agricultural Accounting ..................................................... 2

H&CE 241 Leadership & Presentation Techniques ............................... 3

One class from following list .............................................................. 2-4

ARSC 236 Introduction to Range Management .................................... 2

PLSC 110 World Food Crops ............................................................ 3

PLSC 223 Principles of Weed Science .............................................. 3

SOIL 210 Introduction to Soil Science ................................................ 4

SOIL 222 Soil Fertility & Fertilizers ................................................... 3

One class from following list ............................................................. 1-3

ARSC 114 Introduction to Animal Science ......................................... 2

ARSC 123 Feeds & Feeding ............................................................ 3

ARSC 133 Specialty Animal Production ............................................ 3

ARSC 220 Livestock Production ....................................................... 3

ARSC 231 Livestock Selection ........................................................ 1

ARSC 238 Livestock Breeding ......................................................... 2

One class from following list ............................................................ 2-3

AGEC 240 Holistic Management ..................................................... 3

AGEC 240L Holistic Management Lab ............................................ 1

AGEC 242 Introduction to Agricultural Management ......................... 3

AGEC 244 Introduction to Agricultural Marketing ............................. 3

AGEC 246 Introduction to Agricultural Finance ............................... 2

AGEC 275 Applied Agricultural Law ............................................... 2

One class from following list ......................................................... 2-3

BADM 213 Public Relations ......................................................... 2

ECON 105 Elements of Economics .............................................. 3

ECON 201 Microeconomics ........................................................ 3

ECON 202 Macroeconomics ....................................................... 3

Suggested Electives: Credits

ACCT 102 Fundamentals of Accounting ....................................... 3

ASM 155 Agricultural Welding .................................................... 2

ASM 255 Advanced Welding ...................................................... 2