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
Communication
Human Relations
Three credits from AG 280A CWE Agriculture course below.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
| AG 111 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| AG 250 | Irrigation System Design | 3 |
| AG 280A | CWE Agriculture | 1 TO 12 |
| AG8. 130 | Pesticide Safety | 3 |
| AG8. 140 | Bioenergy Feedstock Production | 3 |
| AREC 213 | Starting Ag/Hort Business | 4 |
| BI 103 | General Biology | 4 |
| Select the Dynamic Plant theme of BI 103. | |
| COMM 100 | Intro to Speech Communication | 3 |
| or | |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CSS 200 | Crops In Our Environment | 3 |
| CSS 205 | Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems | 4 |
| CSS 210 | Forage Crops | 3 |
| CSS 215 | Soil Nutrients and Plant Fertilization | 3 |
| CSS 240 | Pest Management | 4 |
| MT3. 832 | Energy & Sustainability | 3 |
| HE 110 | First Aid and CPR | 1 |
| or | |
| HE 112 | Emergency First Aid | 1 |
| HT8. 102 | Career Explore: Horticulture | 1 |
| HORT 230 | Sustainable Ag & Food Systems | 3 |
| HORT 260 | Organic Farming And Gardening | 3 |
| SPN 104 | Spanish 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
Students should select the Biofuel focus of MT3. 815 Skills Lab.
Total Credit Hours: 90