Agriculture, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Livestock Management (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 | |
| SCO 100 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| 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 | 44-48 | |
Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery and Greenhouse Production | ||
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 | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 0-2 hours of program electives | 0-2 | |
| 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 125 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AGR 126 | Animal Science Laboratory | 1 |
| AGR 225 | Evaluation and Selection of Livestock | 3 |
| or AGR 330 | Animal Products | |
| AGR 321 | Feeds and Feeding | 4 |
| Choose from two of the following: | 7-8 | |
| Light Horse Production and Management | ||
| Beef Production | ||
| Swine Production | ||
| Small Ruminant Production | ||
| Poultry Production and Management | ||
| Technical Management of Dairy Cattle | ||
| Choose from three of the following: | 9-12 | |
| Ecology and Management of Grasslands and Pastures | ||
| Topics and Laboratories in Animal Sciences | ||
| Animal Diseases | ||
| Genetics of Livestock Improvement | ||
| Reproduction and Artificial Insemination of Domestic Animals | ||
| Domestic Animal Anatomy | ||
| Livestock Behavior and Welfare | ||
| Animal Nutrient Metabolism | ||
| Choose from two hours of advisor approved elective in AGR and/or OHO | 2 | |
| 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 | 44-48 | |