Agricultural Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Agricultural Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Apply general agricultural skills and concepts within the agricultural industry.
- Interact with industry professionals using appropriate terminology.
- Apply business principles and accounting skills for successful money management and record keeping.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Agricultural Sciences emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
BI 102 | General Biology | 4 |
CH 122 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
MTH 111Z | Precalculus I: Functions | 4 |
PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
CH 122: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
EC 201: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Core Courses
AG 111 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
AREC 211 | Management in Agriculture | 4 |
AREC 221 | Marketing in Agriculture | 3 |
BA 215 | Survey of Accounting | 4 |
BA 226 | Business Law | 4 |
BI 103 | General Biology | 4 |
CH 121 | College Chemistry | 5 |
CSS 205 | Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems | 4 |
| Electives | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: | 46 |
OSU prefers students to take BI 221, BI 222, and BI 223, but accepts BI 101, BI 102, and BI 103. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90