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 075 | Variables and Linear Equations | 4 |
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
Total Credit Hours: 90