Agricultural Science Concentration

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, 60 CREDITS

This degree program prepares students to work with agricultural industries such as food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; under supervision, conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.  Students may prepare for careers in crop production and natural resource conservation roles.  Graduates may seek employment in areas such as crop management, consulting, agronomy, farm management, and other agricultural careers. 

Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty: Wayne Busch

Required Core Courses
AGSC1010 Introduction to Agronomy 3 CR
AGSC1020 Introduction to Soil Science 3 CR
AGSC1030 Crop Production 4 CR
AGSC2010 Intro to Precision Agriculture, Geographic Info & Global Positioning System 4 CR
AGSC1050 Introduction to Animal Science 3 CR
AGBS2000 Introduction to Agribusiness Management 3 CR

MnTC General Education Courses (45 credits)
- Goal 1 - Communication(ENGL1101 or 1102 and a SPCH1100 is required) 9 CR
- Goal 2 - Critical Thinking 3 CR
- Goal 3 - Natural SciencesRequired: BIOL 1091, CHEM 1000 9 CR
- Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical ReasoningRequired: MATH 1110 3 CR
- Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences 9 CR
- Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine ArtsRequired: PHIL 1130 9 CR
- Goal 7 - Human Diversity
- Goal 8 - Global PerspectiveRequired: ECON 2291 or ECON 2292
- Goal 9 - Ethical & Civic ResponsibilityRequired: PHIL 1110
- Goal 10 - People and the Environment
- Physical Education/Health 1 CR
CCLS1000 First Year Experience 1 CR
- Additional electives 2-6 CR


For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Agricultural Science Concentration program page at riverland.edu.