Agriculture - Agribusiness Emphasis (BS)

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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.

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

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

* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Agriculture - Agribusiness Curriculum (54-57 Credits)

Agriculture Core (36-37 Credits)

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 1010 - Agriculture and Society 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]
AGSC 1100 - Principles of Animal Science 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]
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) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]

Chemistry Requirement (4-5 Credits)

Complete one of the following lecture/lab pairings:

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

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)

Agribusiness Emphasis (18-20 Credits)

ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 3350 - Business Law and Ethics 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 3180 - Management and Organizations 3 Credit(s)
MKTG 3010 - Marketing Principles 3 Credit(s)

Complete 6-8 Credits from the Following

AGSC 3030 - Forage Crops 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3035 - Forage Crops Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 3350 - Horse Science and Industry 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3700 - Principles of Irrigated Soils 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 3705 - Principles of Irrigated Soils Lab 1 Credit(s)
AGSC 4100 - Beef Cattle Management 3 Credit(s)
AGSC 4250 - Sheep Management 3 Credit(s)
RANG 3600 - Range Management 3 Credit(s)
RANG 3605 - Range Management Lab 1 Credit(s)

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BS 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.