Catalog 2013-2014 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Agriculture Science, AAS



Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree

The AAS in Agriculture Science is designed for those students seeking a career in the Agriculture Industry.

Core outcomes of the AAS in Agriculture Science are: Upon successful completion of the program graduates will have used a variety of educational recourses including on campus labs, the learning resource center, and off campus cooperative work experience.

Graduates will be proficient in the use of modern agricultural technology including computers, the Internet and the implements necessary for economically efficient production.

Graduates will be able to make sound agricultural management decisions based on both economic and biological data.

Graduates will be able to read, interpret and apply the latest agricultural science research available.

The AAS in Agriculture Science is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful as an entrepreneur, employee, or as a student at a four year institution. The curriculum is closely aligned with both the Oregon and National Standards for Agriculture and Natural Resource Education.

Through a variety of classes students will receive education in Animal Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Mechanization and Natural Resource Management. The combination of these skills and abilities will prepare students for the exciting challenges awaiting them in the field of Agriculture.

Program Requirements


Students must meet with their academic advisor and complete a minimum of 100 credits.

Required Courses


Student Success


Communications


Information Systems


Oral Communications


Health and Wellness


Computation


Four credits are required from the following:

Art and Letters


Three credits are required.

Social Sciences


Three credits are required.

Science / Math / Computer Science


Twelve credits are required.

Electives


Recommend one of the following. Additional courses, approved by an advisor, will bring the total number of credits to 100.

Arts and Letters Additional Course Options


Curriculum Map


Listed below are the required courses and the recommended terms during which they should be taken:

Total: 15-16 credits


Total: 14-15 credits


Total: 14-15 credits


Total: 14 credits


Total: 15 credits


Total: 16 credits


Total: 9 credits


Total: 3 credits