Agriculture, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery and Greenhouse Production (B.S.)
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 01.0301
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| SCO 100 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 4 | |
| Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | ||
| Plant Science and Plant Science Laboratory | ||
| AGR 115 | Operation of Agricultural Equipment | 2 |
| AGR 170 | Appl Unmanned Aerial Sys Agri | 3 |
| AGR 213 | Principles of Agricultural Mechanics and Energy Systems | 3 |
| AGR 215 | Principles of Soils | 3 |
| AGR 216 | Principles of Soils Laboratory | 1 |
| AGR 304 | Pest Management | 4 |
| AGR 305 | Professional Skills Seminar | 1 |
| AGR 308 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| AGR 310 | Principles of Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AGR 319 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems | 3 |
| AGR 340 | Conservation of Agricultural Resources | 3 |
| AGR 411 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
Agribusiness Management | ||
Agriculture Engineering Technology | ||
Agronomy, Soils and Natural Resources | ||
Livestock Management | ||
| Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery and Greenhouse Production | 44 | |
Turfgrass and Landscape | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology (Element 4) G | ||
or BIO 112 | Ecology and Evolution | |
| Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Lab (Element 4) G | ||
| Economic Reasoning and Issues (Element 5B) G | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
| Computer Literacy with Software Applications | ||
| Computer Applications in Technology | ||
| Choose from 2 hours of free electives | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| AGR 404 | Advanced Pest Management | 3 |
| AGR 416 | Soil Fertility and Management | 3 |
| OHO 354 | Irrigation Systems and Horticultural Equipment | 3 |
| OHO 365 | Plant Identification | 3 |
| OHO 372 | Horticulture Retail and Wholesale Management | 2 |
| OHO 375 | Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops | 3 |
| OHO 388 | Greenhouse Operation and Management | 3 |
| Choose from nine hours of advisor approved electives | 9 | |
| Program Electives | ||
| Experiential Learning: | ||
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Directed Work Experience | ||
| Directed Work Experience- Management Practicum | ||
| Applied Learning in Agriculture | ||
| Directed Work Experience | ||
| Applied Learning in Horticulture | ||
| ACCT Capstone: | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Agricultural Advocacy and Issues Capstone | ||
| Agriculture Research Methods and Interpretation | ||
| Turf Grass Capstone | ||
| Horticultural Issues Capstone | ||
| Choose from nine hours of Upper Division Electives in AGR and/or OHO | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 44 | |