Crop Production, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Crop Production will be able to:

  • Effectively analyze crop production problems.
  • Effectively adapt a cropping system to changing production, market, environmental, social, and regulatory issues.
  • Successfully compete in the job market for a position in the agricultural industry.

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Computation

MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

Three credits from AG 280A CWE Agriculture course below.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

AG 111Computers in Agriculture

3

AG 250Irrigation System Design

3

AG 280ACWE Agriculture

1 TO 12

AG8. 130Pesticide Safety

3

AG8. 140Bioenergy Feedstock Production

3

AREC 213Starting Ag/Hort Business

4

BI 103General Biology

4

Select the Dynamic Plant theme of BI 103.

COMM 100Intro to Speech Communication

3

or

COMM 111Public Speaking

3

CSS 200Crops In Our Environment

3

CSS 205Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems

4

CSS 210Forage Crops

3

CSS 215Soil Nutrients and Plant Fertilization

3

CSS 240Pest Management

4

MT3. 832Energy & Sustainability

3

HE 110First Aid and CPR

1

or

HE 112Emergency First Aid

1

HT8. 102Career Explore: Horticulture

1

HORT 230Sustainable Ag & Food Systems

3

HORT 260Organic Farming And Gardening

3

SPN 104Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture I

4

Biological or Physical Science Electives

8

Technical Electives

13

Students need to take a minimum of 7 credits of AG 280A Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Students who pass a computer proficiency test may substitute another approved course for AG 111 Computers in Agriculture.

APPROVED TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

AREC 211Management in Agriculture

4

AREC 221Marketing in Agriculture

3

BA 101Introduction to Business

6

BA 215Survey of Accounting

4

HV3. 123Fundamental Shop Skills

3

MT3. 815Mechatronics Skills Lab

1 TO 6

SPN 105Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture II

4

WD4. 151Welding I

2

WD4. 152Welding II

2


Total Credit Hours: 90