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Crop Production, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Crop Production will be able to:

  • Effectively analyze crop production problems.
  • Effectively adapt a cropping system to changing production, market, environmental, social, and regulatory issues.
  • Successfully compete in the job market for a position in the agricultural industry.

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Computation

MTH 065Elementary Algebra

4

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

Three credits from AG 280A CWE Agriculture course below.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

AG 111Computers in Agriculture

3
AG 250Irrigation System Design

3
AG 280ACWE Agriculture

1 TO 12
AG8. 130Pesticide Safety

3
AG8. 140Bioenergy Feedstock Production

3
AREC 213Starting Ag/Hort Business

4
BI 103General Biology

4
Select the Dynamic Plant theme of BI 103.
COMM 100Intro to Speech Communication

3
or
COMM 111Public Speaking

3
CSS 200Crops In Our Environment

3
CSS 205Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems

4
CSS 210Forage Crops

3
CSS 215Soil Nutrients and Plant Fertilization

3
CSS 240Pest Management

4
MT3. 832Energy & Sustainability

3
HE 110First Aid and CPR

1
or
HE 112Emergency First Aid

1
HT8. 102Career Explore: Horticulture

1
HORT 230Sustainable Ag & Food Systems

3
HORT 260Organic Farming And Gardening

3
SPN 104Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture I

4
Biological or Physical Science Electives

8
Technical Electives

13

Students need to take a minimum of 7 credits of AG 280A Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Students who pass a computer proficiency test may substitute another approved course for AG 111 Computers in Agriculture.

APPROVED TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

AREC 211Management in Agriculture

4
AREC 221Marketing in Agriculture

3
BA 101Introduction to Business

6
BA 215Survey of Accounting

4
HV3. 123Fundamental Shop Skills

3
MT3. 815Mechatronics Skills Lab

1 TO 6
SPN 105Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture II

4
WD4. 151Welding I

2
WD4. 152Welding II

2

Students should select the Biofuel focus of MT3. 815 Skills Lab.

Total Credit Hours: 90