Agriculture - Plant Science and Industries Emphasis (B.S.)

Location(s): Main Campus

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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.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Agriculture - Plant Science and Industries Curriculum (54-57 Credits)

Agriculture Core (36-37 Credits)

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 1010 - Agriculture and Society 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 1100 - Principles of Animal Science 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 1110 - Crop Production 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 1115 - Crop Production Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 1990 - Agriculture Leadership 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 3020 - Agribusiness Management 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3400 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses and Livestock 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3405 - Feeding and Nutrition of Horses and Livestock Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 3560 - Soil Science 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3565 - Soil Science Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 4990 - Agricultural Seminar 1 Credit(s)
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s)

Chemistry Requirement (4-5 Credits)

Complete one of the following lecture/lab pairings:

CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1110 - Elementary Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
CHEM 1115 - Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s)

Writing Requirement (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following:

COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2040 - Writing in Professional Contexts 3 Credit(s)

Plant Science and Industries Emphasis (18-20 Credits)

AGSC 3030 - Forage Crops 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3035 - Forage Crops Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 3230 - Pests and Pest Management 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3235 - Pests and Pest Management Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 3700 - Principles of Irrigated Soils 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3705 - Principles of Irrigated Soils Lab 1 Credit(s)

Complete 6-8 Credits from the Following

BIOL 3710 - Greenhouse Practicum I 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3715 - Greenhouse Practicum I Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3730 - Greenhouse Practicum II 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 3735 - Greenhouse Practicum II Lab 1 Credit(s)
RANG 3600 - Range Management 3 Credit(s)
RANG 3605 - Range Management Lab 1 Credit(s)
RANG 3800 - Wildland Plant Identification 3 Credit(s)
RANG 3805 - Wildland Plant Identification Lab 1 Credit(s)

Free Electives (28-47 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. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

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.