Department of Agriculture
The Agriculture Department offers the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Agriculture. Students majoring in Agriculture must choose a concentration in Agricultural Mechanization, Agronomy, Animal Science, or Environmental Science. Majors may also elect the Agricultural Business Management option with any concentration or the Environmental Science option. Courses required of the agriculture major are chosen to achieve breadth of coverage of the agricultural and environmental sciences. The major is designed to prepare the graduate for careers in business, service, and agricultural production. Graduates are employed by government agencies such as the National Resources Conservation Service and the Farm Services Administration, in commercial banking institutions and with cooperative lenders such as Production Credit Associations or Federal Land Banks. Graduates may find employment as technical representatives for firms that manufacture and/or distribute seed, fertilizer, and agrichemicals. Nationwide, many graduates are employed in the agricultural industries which process and market food. Those with agriculture degrees will also find opportunities as managers of production agriculture firms or they may establish and own farms and ranches, plant nursery businesses, and landscape maintenance firms. The agriculture major includes many courses that satisfy requirements for entry into schools of veterinary medicine. The program also prepares graduates for entry into Masters degree programs in the agricultural, environmental and natural resource sciences.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN AGRICULTURE (400)I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT . . . . . 50 hours General Education Requirements II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 42-71 hours Required Core Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 hours
AGRC 2423, AGRC 4572
Required Core Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25 hours
AGRC 1124, AGRC 1214, AGRC 1334, AGRC 2124, AGMC 1413, ENSC 2004, ESCI 1135
Recommended Support Courses
CHEM 1364/1361, CHEM 1474/1471*, CHEM 3345 or CHEM 3314 and 3324, STAT 3013
*Required for CHEM 2113, CHEM 3334, CHEM 3314, CHEM 3324
Concentration and Options
Majors must select from one of the following concentrations:
Animal Science Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 14 hours
AGRC 1124 plus 14 hours from the following: ANIM 3102, ANIM 3112, ANIM 3133, ANIM 3653, ANIM 4113, ANIM 4123, ANIM 4133, ANIM 4333, ANIM 4423, ANIM 4434,
other courses approved by the Chair
Agronomy Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 hours
AGRC 1214, AGRC 2124 plus 14 hours from the following: AGRN 3213, AGRN 3312, AGRN 3434, AGRN 3513, AGRN 3683, AGRN 4123, AGRN 4223, AGRN 4234, AGRN 4673,
other courses approved by the Chair.
Agriculture Mechanization Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 hours
AGMC 1413 plus 14 hours from the following: AGMC 3123, AGMC 3152, AGMC 3172, AGMC 3223, AGMC 4203, AGMC 4702, AGMC 4802,
other courses approved by the Chair
Agriculture Business Management Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 hours
Choose concentration from above.
Required Courses: AGRC 1334 plus AGRC 3303, AGRC 3413, ACCT 2013, BUS 3213, MGMT 3013, MKTG 3413
Electives: Choose 9 hours from the following: FIN 2643, FIN 2813, FIN 3313, FIN 3603, FIN 3623, MKTG 3433, MKTG 3533,
other courses approved by the Chair.
Environmental Science Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 hours
Required Courses: AGRC 1214, AGRC 2124, ENSC 2004, CHEM 1364/1361, CHEM 1474/1471
Electives: Choose 19 hours from the following:
AGRN 3434, AGRN 3683, AGRN 4223, BIOL 2124, CHEM 2113, CHEM 3334, other courses approved by the Chair.
No minor is required for either the Agriculture Business Management option or the Environmental Science option. III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours IV. ELECTIVES TO COMPLETE 128 SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.
AGRICULTURE COURSES (AGRC)1123 LIVESTOCK FEEDING, 3 hours credit
An elementary study of livestock feeding problems. The selection and preparation of feeds for the different classes of livestock. Practical feeding methods, balancing rations for various kinds of livestock. Lecture 3 hours. 1124 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE, 4 hours credit
Species adaptability, product standards and requirements, areas and types of production, processing and distribution of products; (includes meat animals, dairy and poultry). Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 1214 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE, 4 hours credit
Factors determining growth, distribution, culture, improvement and utilization of economic plants. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 1334* INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS, 4 hours credit
A study of economic principles as they relate to the national economy, production, marketing and consumption of agricultural products. Lecture 4 hours. 2124* FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE, 4 hours credit
A general course dealing with the origin, chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils in relation to plant growth, engineering and environmental uses. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1474 or equivalent. 2423 COMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE, 3 hours credit
An introduction to the uses of microcomputers in agricultural decision-making and management. Hardware selection, agricultural application programs, and multipurpose software such as electronic spreadsheets data-based management packages, national data networks, and word processing will be studied as applied to the agricultural industry. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours 3303 PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, 3 hours credit
Analysis of the marketing system; its importance to the economy and the role of the individual firm. Understanding of basic concepts, problems, and decision aids is emphasized. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 1334. 3413 FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT, 3 hours credit
Production planning with budgeting, market planning, financial records, and income tax management for the individual farm-ranch business. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 1334. 4112 PRACTICUM, 2 hours credit
The practical application of selected technical agricultural competencies with emphasis on those that are important for prospective teachers of vocational agriculture. The development of individual competencies in technical agriculture, excluding agricultural mechanics. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisites: AGRC 1124, 1214, 2124. 4321-4 SPECIAL STUDIES IN AGRICULTURE, 1-4 hours credit
Independent study based on the review of literature, laboratory problems, or field investigations. 4571-2 AGRICULTURAL SEMINAR, 1-2 hours credit
Review and discussion of current research papers, research work and problems in agriculture. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS COURSES (AGMC) 1413 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE, 3 hours credit
The use of power, machines and engineered systems for production and utilization of agriculture products. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 2002 CONSERVATION SURVEYS AND TECHNOLOGY, 2 hours credit
Use of the farm level; mechanical methods of erosion control including terracing and farm pond planning. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. 3123 AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND PROCESSES, 3 hours credit
Fundamental principles and basic skills in Agricultural Mechanics, including wood construction, concrete, masonry, power tools, numbering and plan reading. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor. 3152 ELECTRICITY IN AGRICULTURE, 2 hours credit
Electricity applied to the farm and rural home including farmstead distribution and use and National Electrical Code requirements. Laboratory activities include simple circuits, practical wiring, home wiring, planning, electric motors, water systems and controls. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: MATH 1513 or equivalent. 3172 MECHANIZED FEED HANDLING, 2 hours credit
The planning and selection of feed and grain handling systems for agricultural production and processing agricultural products including functional, environmental and structural requirements. Laboratory activities include materials selection, farmstead and feedlot layouts. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: MATH 1513 or equivalent. 3223 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SKILLS, 3 hours credit
Subject matter and skills used in teaching agricultural mechanics such as fundamental hot and cold metal working, plumbing, welding applications and selection of materials applicable to agriculture. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor. 4203 DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION PRINCIPLES, 3 hours credit
Sources, measurement and efficient use of irrigation water. Selection of pumping plants and power units. Layout and management of irrigation systems. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: MATH 1513 or equivalent and AGMC 2002. 4702 TRACTOR PRINCIPLES, 2 hours credit
The principles, operation, performance, maintenance and management of tractors. Gasoline and diesel engines will be studied. Laboratory activities involve engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and tractor performance. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. 4802 MACHINERY MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS PLANNING, 2 hours credit
Identification and utilization of variables in agricultural production systems. Determination of optimum size and combinations of equipment layout and selection of equipment for efficient production. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: AGMC 4702.
AGRONOMY COURSES (AGRN)
3213 FORAGE, RANGE, AND PASTURE CROPS, 3 hours credit
Principles of production management, utilization, and improvement of forages for livestock. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: AGRC 1214 and junior standing.
3312 CROP SCIENCE LABORATORY, 2 hours credit
Application of principles of field crop science in laboratory and field to include seed and plant identification, implement calibration, and field research techniques. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AGRN 3213, 3523, 4123, or 4673.
3434* SOIL MORPHOLOGY, GENESIS, AND CLASSIFICATION, 4 hours credit
Taxonomy of Soils. A study of the internal differentiating characteristics of soils and their causal processes; the U. S. comprehensive system of soil classification; soil survey techniques. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: AGRC 2124 and Junior standing.
3513 FIBER AND OILSEED CROPS, 3 hours credit
Principles of Fiber and oilseed crop production, distribution, classification, and improvement. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: AGRC 1214 and Junior standing.
3683 SOIL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, MANAGEMENT, AND CONSERVATION, 3 hours credit
Identification, description, maintenance and management of soil physical properties. Management and conservation of soil resources. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 2124.
4103 PRECISION AGRICULTURE, 3 hours credit
A course designed for students who desire to understand the acquisition and analysis of geographically referenced data for the management of crop production systems. Topics include: mapping, map projections, implementation of global positioning systems, data formats, geographic information systems, grid sampling, soil fertility and physical properties, yield monitoring, variable-rate application, crop modeling and economics. Lecture 3 hours.
4123* PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Functions, nutrition, metabolism, and development of higher plants, including water relations, photosynthesis, respiration and growth. Cross-listed as BIOL 4163. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 1214 or BIOL 1114.
4223 PESTICIDES, 3 hours credit
Identification, distribution, characteristics, and methods of controlling pests. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 3345 and BIOL 3024.
4234* SOIL FERTILITY AND MANAGEMENT, 4 hours credit
Mineral nutrition of plants grown in soil. Soil forms of elements essential for plant growth, factors affecting their availability to higher plants, and their chemical/biological transformations in the soil. Evaluation of soil fertility; fertilizer manufacture and use. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: AGRC 2124 and Junior standing.
4673 GRAIN CROPS, 3 hours credit
Principles of grain crop production, classification, and improvement. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: AGRC 1214 and Junior standing.
ANIMAL SCIENCE COURSES (ANIM)3102 LIVESTOCK EVALUATION, 2 hours credit
Instruction in selection, evaluating, fitting, showing, and judging of livestock. Laboratory 4 hours. 3112 ADVANCED LIVESTOCK EVALUATION, 2 hours credit
This course is a continuation of ANIM 3102. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: ANIM 3102. 3133 BREEDS OF LIVESTOCK, 3 hours credit
Study of the origin, history, development and characteristics of livestock breeds and of the specific purposes of each breed. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 1124. 3143 EQUINE SCIENCE, 3 hours credit
Scientific principles of equine anatomy physiology, genetics, reproduction, breeding, nutrition, and health; current management practices based on these principles. Overview of the equine industry including career choices. 3653 APPLIED NUTRITION, 3 hours credit
Basic principles of animal nutrition including composition, characteristics, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of various feedstuffs and ration additives, qualitative and quantitative nutrient requirements of each of the classes of livestock, formulation of rations for each of the classes of livestock. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: AGRC 1124 and CHEM 1364/1361. 4113 BEEF CATTLE SCIENCE, 3 hours credit
Application of scientific principles and recent advances to the production, feeding, breeding, management, and marketing of commercial and purebred cattle. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: ANIM 3653, 4434 and senior standing. 4123 SWINE SCIENCE, 3 hours credit
The application of genetics, physiological, nutritional and engineering principles to the efficient production of swine. Swine evaluation and marketing. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites ANIM 3653 and ANIM 4434. 4133 SHEEP SCIENCE, 3 hours credit
Breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of commercial and purebred sheep. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: ANIM 3653, and ANIM 4434. 4333* PHYSIOLOGY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS, 3 hours credit
The comparative physiology of digestion, circulation, production, reproduction and environment of farm animals. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 3345 and 4 hours biological science. 4423 LIVESTOCK DISEASES AND SANITATION, 3 hours credit
The recognition and study of common diseases and parasitic infestations together with their prevention and control in domestic animals. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 1124. 4434 ANIMAL REPRODUCTION, 4 hours credit
Physiological processes of reproduction in farm animals, gonadal function, endocrine relationships, fertility, and factors affecting reproduction efficiency. Emphasis is given to principles of artificial insemination in the laboratory. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 1124 and Junior standing.
EARTH SCIENCE COURSE (ESCI)
1135* EARTH SCIENCE, 5 hours credit
A survey of earth and environmental sciences including topics selected from geology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, and astronomy. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE (ENSC)2004 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, 4 hours credit
A survey of factors influencing the environment with emphasis on proliferation and activities of mankind; impact on the atmosphere, soil, oceans, and other life forms. Lecture 4 hours. 3103 PRINCIPLES OF WATER RESOURCES, 3 hours credit
An introduction to the science and policy related to managing fresh water resources. Fundamental hydrologic processes, how the United States has managed water through history, and the environmental impact of water resources management. Lecture 3 hours.
HORTICULTURE COURSES (HORT)
2102 HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 2 hours credit
Study of the science and practices underlying the occupational areas in horticulture, including a survey of structures, equipment, growing media, production techniques, and marketing techniques which relate to the specialized career areas in the horticulture industry. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1364.
3115 IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS, 5 hours credit
An in-depth study of the landscape uses and characteristics of trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers. Emphasis on identification, ornamental value, growth habits, landscape uses and limitations of various plants. Identification and uses of some herbaceous and exotic plants will be included. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisites: HORT 2102 and BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1364.
3213 PROPAGATION OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS, 3 hours credit
The investigation of sexual and asexual methods for propagating ornamental plants. Special emphasis on practical applications of propagating plants, from seeds and cuttings and by grafting, budding, and layering techniques. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: AGRC 1214 and HORT 2102.
4204 GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION, 4 hours credit
Examines practices related to the production of major floricultural crops. Consideration of production requirements, environmental management, cultural techniques, and business procedures which affect the production of greenhouse crops. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: HORT 3213 and HORT 2102.
4313 NURSERY OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION, 3 hours credit
A study of the nursery industry including container and field production of landscape plants. Emphasis on soil and media selections, use of fertilizers, pest control, control of plant environments and development of watering systems. Grading and selection of plants, nursery organization and scheduling, and marketing techniques will be included. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: HORT 3213, HORT 3115, and AGRC 2124.
4413* LANDSCAPE DESIGN, 3 hours credit
The development of landscape designs and plans. Emphasis on landscape analysis, small landscape plans, effective use of plant materials and structural features in the landscape. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisites: HORT 3115 and AGMC 2002. CAD 1013 recommended.
4453 LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE, 3 hours credit
Landscape development and maintenance operations with emphasis on the planting and care of plants and turf areas in small scale landscapes. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: HORT 2102 and AGRC 2124.
* Liberal arts and sciences course.
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