Dec 03, 2024

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

General Agriculture, Agribusiness, B.S.A.G.

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The area of agribusiness involves the manufacture and distribution of agricultural supplies; production operations on the farm; and the storage, processing and distribution of farm commodities. The study of agribusiness focuses on integrating technical knowledge with economic theory for decision making concerning the use of scarce productive resources to produce food and fiber for distribution to society.

1. Core Curriculum (42 Hours)

*Six credits of science counted in core; two credits counted in major

A. Communication (6 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 133H - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

Three hours from:

MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Natural Sciences (6 hours)

Six hours from:

BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
or
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1
and
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History (6 hours)

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Major course requirements

are listed under course requirements for each major. Twenty-one hours must be advanced with 12 advanced being completed at SFA.

3. Enough additional hours

to total 120. This total shall include a minimum of 42 hours of residence credit of which 36 must be advanced.

4. Students must meet minimum standards

related to student success initiatives mandated in legislation. Maintenance of a C average in coursework completed at SFA and coursework completed at SFA in the major and minor fields considered separately.

5. A grade of at least C

in each freshman English course; a C average at SFA; a C average in major courses taken at SFA; a C average in minor courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.

Major Requirements

Additional courses required for major: (9 hours)

Nine hours from:

MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
and
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 111L - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
or
CHE 112 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 112L - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
or
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
and
BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
or
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1
and
ENV 110L - Introduction to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 0

Agriculture Core: (26 hours)

Agribusiness Major: (24 hours)

Fifteen hours from:

AEC 261 - Agricultural Economics Credit(s): 3
AEC 344 - Agricultural Finance Credit(s): 3
AEC 349 - Marketing of Agricultural Products Credit(s): 3
AEC 442 - Natural Resource Economics Credit(s): 3
AEC 451 - Farm Management Credit(s): 3

Agriculture Electives: (9 hours)

Select nine hours (six advanced) from:

AGM 310 - Internal Combustion Engines Credit(s): 2
AGM 310L - Internal Combustion Engine Lab Credit(s): 2
AGM 315 - Agricultural Electrification Credit(s): 2
AGM 315L - Agricultural Electrification Lab Credit(s): 2
AGM 325 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGM 325L - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGM 326 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGM 326L - Design Application Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGM 421 - Principles of Irrigation Credit(s): 3
AGM 425 - Mobile Hydraulics in Agriculture Credit(s): 2
AGM 425L - Mobile Hydraulics Lab Credit(s): 1
AGN 367 - Weed Science Credit(s): 3
AGN 448 - Range Management Credit(s): 3
AGN 462 - Forages Credit(s): 3
ANS 243 - Beef Cattle Science Credit(s): 2
ANS 243L - Beef Cattle Science Lab Credit(s): 1
ANS 260 - Introductory Livestock Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
ANS 342 - Swine Production Credit(s): 2
ANS 342L - Swine Production Lab Credit(s): 1
ANS 343 - Dairy Science Credit(s): 3
HRT 321 - Greenhouse Management Credit(s): 2
HRT 321L - Greenhouse Management Lab Credit(s): 1
HRT 325 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HRT 325L - Design App Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
HRT 326 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HRT 326L - Design App Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
HRT 413 - Nursery Management Credit(s): 2
HRT 413L - Nursery Management Lab Credit(s): 1
HRT 416 - Plant Propagation Credit(s): 2
HRT 416L - Plant Propagation Lab Credit(s): 1
PLS 237 - Introductory Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
PLS 237L - Into Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
PLS 340 - Advanced Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
PLS 340L - Advanced Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
PLS 437 - Applied Poultry Production Credit(s): 2
PLS 437L - Applied Poultry Production Lab Credit(s): 1

Required Minor in General Business: (18 hours)

(No more than six hours in one prefix)

Select nine hours advanced from Nelson Rusche College of Business courses

Three hours from:

BLW 335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ACC 101 - Small Business Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 231 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ACC 232 - Principles of Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 311 - Managerial Economics Credit(s): 3
ECO 331 - Money and Banking Credit(s): 3
ECO 480 - International Economics Credit(s): 3

General Agriculture, Agribusiness, B.S.A.G.

1. Core Curriculum (42 Hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

Three hours from:

C. Natural Sciences (6 hours)

Six hours from:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Three hours from:

F. American History (6 hours)

Six hours from:

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Six hours from:

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

2. Major course requirements

3. Enough additional hours

4. Students must meet minimum standards

5. A grade of at least C

Major Requirements

Additional courses required for major: (9 hours)

Nine hours from:

Agriculture Core: (26 hours)

One hour from:

Three hours from:

Four hours from:

Three hours from:

One hour from:

Four hours from:

Three hours from:

One hour from:

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

Agribusiness Major: (24 hours)

Fifteen hours from:

Agriculture Electives: (9 hours)

Select nine hours (six advanced) from:

Required Minor in General Business: (18 hours)

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

General Electives: (0-2 hours)

Grand Total: 120 hours