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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Agriculture - Livestock Farm Management (A.A.S.)
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Program Summary
Agriculture students gain a broad education in agriculture and an opportunity to emphasize their area of greatest interest through extensive hands-on and face-to-face educational opportunities at SUU’s 800-acre farm and 2,800-acre ranch. Along with the main areas of focus, the degree may include equine science, horticulture, and pre-veterinary medicine. Students become qualified for a wide variety of agriculture industry-based careers.
Program Information
- All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
- Courses over 10 years old will not be accepted in the major.
- Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before selecting coursework. Some courses are only taught one semester per year or every other year.
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Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (15-18 Credits)
For an Associate of Applied Science degree, 15-18 credit hours are required in the following areas:
- One course in the English Core
- One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) Core
- One course in American Institutions
- One course from either the Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area (minimum of 3 credits)
- One course from one of the remaining five Breadth Areas (minimum of 3 credits)
Agriculture - Livestock Farm Management Curriculum (47 Credits)
Agriculture Core (21 Credits)
Production/Management Courses (10 Credits)
Complete 10 credits from those listed below. Students must complete at least one (1) production and one (1) management course. Students should consult with their faculty advisor. Under special circumstances and with faculty advisor consent, students may fulfill the balance of the production/management requirement by submitting an AGSC prefix course not listed below.
Crops/Soils/Range Courses (8 Credits)
Complete 8 credits from the following lecture/lab pairs:
Practicum/Internship (8 Credits)
Complete 8 credits from the following:
Free Electives (0-1 Credits)
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.
Total Credits, A.A.S. Degree: 63-65
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles related to agriculture.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of agricultural industries including structure, production practices, and management principles.
- Students will demonstrate effective application of agricultural knowledge and resources to solve problems and perform relevant activities.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication appropriate to the discipline.
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