Nov 23, 2024

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

General Agriculture, Poultry Science, B.S.A.G.

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Poultry science is a course of study designed to prepare the student for a challenging career in the poultry industry. The curriculum includes all aspects of live production, waste management, computer technology, nutrition and product processing. Upon completion of the course requirements, a student will be prepared for entry-level management positions within the industry.

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
or
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
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 153 - Introduction to Philosophy 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
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature 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 the Major: (5 hours)

One hour from:

BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
or
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1
ENV 110L - Introduction to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 0

Four hours from:

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

Agriculture Core: (26 hours)

Electives: (15 hours) (9 hours must be advanced)

1. Production Option

AGR 431 - Agricultural Internship Credit(s): 4
AGR 432 - Agricultural Internship II Credit(s): 4
AGR 433 - Agricultural Internship III Credit(s): 4
AGR 475 - Special Problems Credit(s): 1-4
AGR 480 - Topics in Agriculture Credit(s): 1-3

2. Business Option

ACC 101 - Small Business Accounting Credit(s): 3
BLW 335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GBU 147 - Introduction to Business Credit(s): 3
MGT 370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
MGT 371 - Operations Management Credit(s): 3
MKT 351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
MKT 353 - Personal Selling Credit(s): 3

3. Science Option

BIO 309 - Microbiology Credit(s): 4
BIO 309L - Micobiology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIO 341 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIO 341L - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 0
CHE 331 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 331L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 332 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 332L - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 452 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 453 - Comprehensive Biochemistry II Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 101L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 102L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 131L - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 132L - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1

General Agriculture, Poultry Science, 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 the Major: (5 hours)

One hour from:

Four hours from:

Agriculture Core: (26 hours)

One hour from:

Three hours from:

One hour from:

Three hours from:

Four hours from:

Three hours from:

Four hours from:

One hour from:

Three hours from:

Select three hours from:

Poultry Science Major: (27 hours)

Select six hours from:

Electives: (15 hours) (9 hours must be advanced)

1. Production Option

2. Business Option

3. Science Option

General Electives: (4 hours)

Grand Total: 120 hours