Ag Science

Program Summary
The Ag Science major is a good choice for students who may be undecided about the exact field they want to enter in agriculture. There are many electives that give the student freedom to explore and choose what interests them.

Degrees Offered
Associate in Science Career Option (ASCO)
Certificate

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Faculty
Kevin Butt, Associate Professor of Agriculture, Kevin.Butt@iavalley.edu

Program Requirements
General Education/Credit Hours
Communications (courses approved for AA) 9
Humanities (courses approved for AA) 6
Social/Behavioral Science (courses approved for AA) 6
Math and Science (courses approved for AA) 7
Physical Education (courses approved for AA) 2
Total 30

Program Requirements (select 16 credit hours)
AGA114 Principles of Agronomy 3
ASA154 Fundamentals of Soil Science 3
AGA211 Grain and Forage Production 3
AGA284 Pesticide Application Certification 3
AGB320 Farm Machinery Management 3
AGB322 Buildings & Equipment 3
AGB235 Introduction to Agriculture Markets 3
AGB330 Farm Business Management 3
AGB331 Entrepreneurship in Agriculture 3
AGB336 Agricultural Selling 3
AGB437 Commodity Marketing 3
AGB470 Farm Records, Accounts and Analysis 3
AGC907 Coop Field Experience 4
AGS113 Survey of the Animal Industry 3
AGS225 Swine Science 3
AGS226 Beef Cattle Science 3
AGS242 Animal Health 3
AGS319 Animal Nutrition 3
Electives approved for AA 18
Total 34
Total Required Hours 64