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Applied Science Agricultural Systems Sample Curriculum
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Applied Sciences, Agricultural Systems Option
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Production - 12 credit hours - must include coursework in at least two of the following departments: Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Mechanized Systems Management. Agronomy - 131 - Plant Science, 132 -Plant Science Laboratory, 204 -Resource-Efficient Crop Management, 240 -Forage Crop and Range Management, 269 -Principles of Soil Management, 366 -Soil Nutrient Relationships, 405 -Crop Management Strategies, 431 - Site-pecific Crop Management, 436 - Agroecosystems Analysis, 445(ANSCI 451) - Livestock Management on Range and Pasture Animal Science - 100 - Fundamentals of Animal Biology and Industry, 240 - Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, 250 - Animal Management, 300B - Principles of Intercollegiate Livestock and Meats Evaluation and Judging, 300E - Principles of Horse Evaluation and Judging, 320 - Animal Nutrition and Feeding, 330 - Animal Breeding, 341 - Physiology and Management of Reproduction, 342 - Equine Reproduction, 351 - Biology and Management of Companion Animals, 360 - Advanced Equitation, 450 - Horse Management, 452 - Poultry Management, 453 - Dairy Management, 454 - Swine Management, 455 - Beef Cow-Calf Management, 457 - Beef Feedlot Management, 485 - Animal Systems Analysis Entomology - 109 - Beekeeping Natural Resources - 310 - Introduction to Forest Management Horticulture - 130 - Introduction to Horticulture Science, 221 - Plant Propagation, 325 - Greenhouse Practices and Management, 327 - Turfgrass Science and Management, 350 - Basic Fruit Production, 355 - Perennial, Pot, and Bedding Plant Production Lab, 362 - Nursery Crop Production Management Mechanized Systems Management - 232 - Equipment Principles, 245 - Electrical Service Systems, 312 - Engine Power Systems, 354 - Soil Conservation and Watershed Management, 431 - Site-Specific Crop Management, 452 - Irrigation Systems Management Turfgrass and Landscape Management - 227 - Introduction to Turfgrass Management, 228 - Introduction to Landscape Management Commodity Protection - 5-6 credit hours Agronomy 220 - Principles of Weed Science, Animal Science 370 - Animal Welfare, 411 - HACCP and Food Safety Entomology 115 - Insect Biology, 116 - Insect Identification, 303 - Horticultural Insects, 308 - Management of Field Crop Insects, 409 - Insect Control by Host-Plant Resistance Food Science and Technology 372 - Food Safety and Sanitation, 403 - Food Quality Assurance, 405 - Food Microbiology, 406 - Food Microbiology Laboratory, 425 - Food Toxicology Mechanized Systems Management 364 - Agricultural Products Processing and Handling Natural Resources 348 - Wildlife Damage Management Plant Pathology 270 - Biological Invaders, 369 - Introduction to Plant Pathology Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences 303 - Principles and Prevention of Livestock Diseases, 441 - Pathogenic Microbiology Utilization - 6 credit hours Agronomy 437 - Animal, Food, and Industrial Uses of Grain, 438 - Producing Grain for Animal, Food, and Industrial Uses Animal Science 200 - Animal and Carcass Evaluation, 210 - Animal Products, 211 - Meat Technology Laboratory, 300A - Principles of Intercollegiate Livestock and Meats Evaluation and Judging, 300D - Principles of Intercollegiate Livestock and Meats Evaluation and Judging, 310 - Fresh Meats, 351 - Biology and Management of Companion Animals, 410 - Processed Meats, ~Energy Science 220 - Introduction to Energy Systems, 230 - Composition Food Science and Technology 101 - Introductory Food Science, 412 - Cereal Technology, 429 - Dairy Products Technology, 455 - Microbiology of Fermented Foods Horticulture 170 - Residential Landscape Design, 200 - Landscape and Environmental Appreciation, 261 - Floral Design I, 262 - Floral Design II, 266 - Introduction to Landscape Design, 467 - Planting Design, 469 - Senior Landscape Design Economics and Management - 12 credit hours - must include 9 credit hours in Agricultural Economics. Select From: all AECN courses except 388 ;MYSM 462; NRES 423 Natural Resource Systems - 10 credit hours Agronomy 242 - North American Wildland Plants, 340 - Range Management and Improvement, 361 - Soils, Environment, and Water Quality, 440 - Great Plains Ecosystem, 442 - Wildland Plants, 444 - Vegetation Analysis, 445 (ANSCI 451) - Livestock Management on Range and Pasture, 475 - Water Quality Strategy, 477 - Great Plains Field Pedology Biological Sciences 207 - Ecology and Evolution Entomology 300 - Toxins in the Environment Horticulture 212 (NRES 212)- Landscape Plants I, 213 (NRES213) - Landscape Plants II, 427 (AGRO 427) - Turfgrass Management Mechanized Systems Management 354 - Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Natural Resources 208 - Applied Climate Sciences, 211 - Introduction to Conservation Biology, 220 - Principles of Ecology, 311 - Wildlife Ecology and Management, 323 - Natural Resources Policy, 350 - Wildlife Management Techniques, 408 (AGRO/GEOG/HORT 408; BIOS 457) - Microclimate: The Biological Environment, 424 - Forest Ecology Soil 153 (AGRO 153) - Soil Resources Water Science 354 - Soil Conservation and Watershed Management Leadership and Entrepreneurship - 6 credit hours Entrepreneurship 121 - Entrepreneurial Management, 321 - Business Plan Development, 421 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management Agricultural Education 102 - Interpersonal Skills for Leadership, 202 - Leadership Development in Small Groups and Teams, 302 - Dynamics of Effective Leadership in Organizations, 410 (NRES 413) - Environmental Leadership, 477 - Leadership and Motivation Horticulture 288 - Horticulture Entrepreneurship Free Electives - 20 - 23 credit hours |
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