Dec 03, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

General Agriculture, BSAG

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Areas of study for the general agriculture major include:

Agribusiness

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.

Agricultural Communications

Agricultural communications is a combination of agriculture and communication courses designed to prepare students to become advocates and effective communicators for the agriculture industry. Students will develop skills in writing, photojournalism, public relations, web and social media content and other forms of media as they relate to modern agricultural industries.

Agricultural Development Production

Agricultural development production is a course of study designed to prepare the student for a career in teaching, extension or with agricultural service agencies whose purpose is to disseminate information related to the industry of agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on communication skills and effective teaching strategies.

Agricultural Engineering Technology

Agricultural engineering technology is a course of study designed to prepare the student for a career in the management of agricultural systems, including the design and marketing of agricultural machinery, agricultural structures and agricultural environments.

Agricultural Engineering Technology Teaching

Agricultural engineering technology teaching is equivalent to the agricultural engineering technology concentration with the addition of the required teaching certification courses. Graduates will be prepared to teach agricultural mechanics in a high school agricultural science program.

Animal Science

The field of animal science provides exciting and challenging opportunities for graduates desiring to pursue careers in animal production, animal health or health services, feed formulation and manufacturing, processing/further processing and the marketing of animals and animal products. Specialty areas include beef cattle science, poultry science, swine production, equine science and pre-veterinary medicine.

Equine Science

Equine science is a branch of animal science that focuses on the equine species. Courses focus on the production, riding, training and reproduction of equine. Graduates are prepared to enter the equine industry.

Horticulture

Horticulture is the science, business and art of growing and marketing fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants. Horticulture includes site planning and preparation, seed and vegetative propagation, plant growth and development, harvest, distribution, marketing, utilization and human issues associated with a wide diversity of crops for nutrition, beauty and utility. An emphasis in turfgrass is available as a part of the major in horticulture.

Poultry Science

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.

Pre-Veterinary

Pre-veterinary prepares students to enter a school of veterinary medicine to pursue a terminal degree and become a licensed veterinarian. Students focus on the prerequisites required to apply to vet school, as well as small and large animal agricultural production.

Degree Requirements

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

INCM 1305 - International and Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

For Pre-Veterinary

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

For Agribusiness and Agricultural Communications

Three hours from:

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3

For Agricultural Development Production

Three hours from:

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3

For Agricultural Engineering Technology

Also for Agricultural Engineering Technology Teaching

Six hours from:

PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3

For Animal Science and Equine Science

Three hours from:

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

For Poultry Science

Three hours from:

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3

For Horticulture

Six hours from:

BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3

For Pre-Veterinary

Six hours from:

CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Sciences

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

The Foundation of Knowledge coursework will be listed below by concentration.

For Agribusiness

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1107 - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

Additional Mathematics

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

For Agricultural Communications

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1107 - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

For Agricultural Engineering Technology

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1107 - Conceptual Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Chemistry

Four hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
or
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

For Animal Science and Equine Science

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1107 - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1

Chemistry

Four hours from:

CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1107 - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
or
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1

For Horticulture

Core Science Labs

Two courses from:

BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0

Biology

BIOL 3433 - Economic Entomology Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3033 - Economic Entomology Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 4366 - Plant Pathology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 4066 - Plant Pathology Lab Credit(s): 0

Chemistry

Eight hours from one of the following sequences:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1107 - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
or
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1

For Poultry Science

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1107 - Biology for Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

Science Option

Four hours from:

CHEM 1307 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1107 - Intro to Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
or
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
or
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1

For Pre-Veterinary

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1

Science Sequence

Complete all of the following:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
STAT 3342 - Statistical Methods Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1106 - Biology for Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3453 - Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3053 - Genetics Lab Credit(s): 0
CHEM 3331 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3131 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 3332 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 3132 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 4352 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 4152 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1107 - Conceptual Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1

General Agriculture Major

The General Agriculture, Major will consist of a 29 hour core and one of the following concentrations:

Agribusiness
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Development Production
Agricultural Engineering Technology
Agricultural Engineering Technoloty Teaching
Animal Science
Equine Science
Horticulture
Poultry Science
Pre-Veterinary

General Agriculture Core Courses

AGRI 1331 - The Agriculture Industry Credit(s): 3
HORT 1231 - Cultivating Plants Credit(s): 2
HORT 1131 - Cultivating Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 1320 - Fundamentals of Agricultural Technology Credit(s): 3
AGET 1120 - Fundamentals of Agricultural Technology Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 1331 - Introductory Animal Science Credit(s): 3
ANSC 1150 - Introductory Animal Science Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 2100 - Sophomore Seminar Credit(s): 1
AGBS 2361 - Agricultural Economics Credit(s): 3
AGRI 3341 - Soil Science Credit(s): 3
AGRI 3141 - Soil Science Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 4100 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
AGBS 4051 - Farm Management Lab Credit(s): 0
AGBS 4351 - Farm Management Credit(s): 3

Agriculture Development/Leadership Option

Three hours from:

AGRI 3361 - Agricultural Development Credit(s): 3
AGRI 3371 - Agricultural Leadership Credit(s): 3

General Agriculture Concentrations

Agribusiness

Required Courses

AGBS 3344 - Agricultural Finance Credit(s): 3
AGBS 3349 - Marketing of Agricultural Products Credit(s): 3
AGBS 4342 - Natural Resources Economics Credit(s): 3

Agriculture Electives

Fourteen hours, at least six hours must be 3000-4000, from:

AGET 3210 - Internal Combustion Engines Credit(s): 2
AGET 3110 - Internal Combustion Engine Lab Credit(s): 2
AGET 3215 - Agricultural Electrification Credit(s): 2
AGET 3115 - Agricultural Electrification Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3125 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3226 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3126 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4221 - Principles of Irrigation Credit(s): 2
AGET 4121 - Principles of Irrigation Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4225 - Mobile Hydraulics in Agriculture Credit(s): 2
AGET 4125 - Mobile Hydraulics Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 2180 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1 to 4
AGRI 4180 - Topics in Agriculture Credit(s): 1 to 3
AGRI 4347 - Forages Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4047 - Forages Lab Credit(s): 0
AGRI 4348 - Range Management Credit(s): 3
ANSC 2243 - Beef Cattle Science Credit(s): 2
ANSC 2143 - Beef Cattle Science Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 2250 - Artificial Insemination Credit(s): 2
ANSC 2150 - Artificial Insemination Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 2360 - Introductory Livestock Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3201 - Livestock Evaluation Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3101 - Livestock Evaluation Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3242 - Swine Production Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3142 - Swine Production Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3346 - Small Ruminant Production Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3366 - Dairy Science Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4336 - Companion Animals Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4377 - Advanced Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
HORT 3223 - Greenhouse Management Credit(s): 2
HORT 3123 - Greenhouse Management Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3125 - Design App Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3226 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3126 - Design App Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3346 - Weed Science Credit(s): 3
HORT 4234 - Plant Propagation Credit(s): 2
HORT 4134 - Plant Propagation Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 4235 - Nursery Management Credit(s): 2
HORT 4135 - Nursery Management Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 2201 - Introductory Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 2101 - Intro Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 3205 - Advanced Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 3105 - Advanced Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 4207 - Applied Poultry Production Credit(s): 2
POSC 4107 - Applied Poultry Production Lab Credit(s): 1

Minor

The General Business Minor is required for this concentration.

Agricultural Communications

Required Courses

AGRI 2315 - Introduction Agriculture Communications Credit(s): 3
AGRI 2316 - Digital Communications in Agriculture Credit(s): 3
ACOM 2220 - Digital Photography in Agriculture Credit(s): 2
ACOM 2120 - Digital Photography in Agriculture Lab Credit(s): 1
ACOM 3230 - Digital Imaging in Agriculture Credit(s): 2
ACOM 3130 - Digital Imaging in Agriculture Lab Credit(s): 1
ACOM 3331 - Writing and Editing for Agricultural Publications Credit(s): 3
ACOM 3131 - Writing and Editing for Agricultural Publications Lab Credit(s): 1
ACOM 4340 - Communicating Agriculture to the Public Credit(s): 3
ACOM 4341 - Advocating for Agriculture Credit(s): 3
ACOM 4342 - Development of Agriculture Publications Credit(s): 3

Communication and Marketing

MCOM 2311 - Media Writing Credit(s): 3
MCOM 2330 - Public Relations Principles Credit(s): 3
MCOM 3300 - Single Camera Production Credit(s): 3
MCOM 3383 - Public Relations Campaigns Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3352 - Advertising and Promotion Credit(s): 3

Electives

Seven hours from:

AGRI 4175 - Special Problems Credit(s): 1 to 4
AGRI 4180 - Topics in Agriculture Credit(s): 1 to 3
AGRI 4431 - Agricultural Internship Credit(s): 4
AGRI 4432 - Agricultural Internship II Credit(s): 4
AGRI 4433 - Agricultural Internship III Credit(s): 4
MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3360 - Marketing of Services Credit(s): 3

Agricultural Engineering Technology

Required Courses

AGET 2236 - Welding and Metals Credit(s): 2
AGET 2136 - Welding and Metals Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3210 - Internal Combustion Engines Credit(s): 2
AGET 3110 - Internal Combustion Engine Lab Credit(s): 2
AGET 3215 - Agricultural Electrification Credit(s): 2
AGET 3115 - Agricultural Electrification Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3226 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3126 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3283 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure Credit(s): 2
AGET 3183 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4210 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Credit(s): 2
AGET 4110 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4125 - Mobile Hydraulics Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4221 - Principles of Irrigation Credit(s): 2
AGET 4225 - Mobile Hydraulics in Agriculture Credit(s): 2

Design Option

Three hours from:

AGET 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3125 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
or
HORT 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3125 - Design App Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1

Electives

Fifteen to eighteen hours from:

AGRI 4431 - Agricultural Internship Credit(s): 4
AGBS 3344 - Agricultural Finance Credit(s): 3
AGBS 3349 - Marketing of Agricultural Products Credit(s): 3
AGBS 4342 - Natural Resources Economics Credit(s): 3
AGED 4381 - Methods of Teaching Agricultural Sciences in Secondary Schools Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3333 - Animal Nutrition Credit(s): 3
HORT 2233 - Growing Fruits and Vegetables Credit(s): 2
HORT 2133 - Growing Fruits and Vegetables Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 4342 - Plant Protection Credit(s): 3
POSC 2201 - Introductory Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 2101 - Intro Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
BCOM 4350 - Leadership Communication for Business Credit(s): 3
BLAW 3335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
ACCT 1301 - Small Business Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3

Agricultural Engineering Technology Teaching

Required Courses

AGET 2236 - Welding and Metals Credit(s): 2
AGET 2136 - Welding and Metals Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3210 - Internal Combustion Engines Credit(s): 2
AGET 3110 - Internal Combustion Engine Lab Credit(s): 2
AGET 3283 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure Credit(s): 2
AGET 3183 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4210 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Credit(s): 2
AGET 4110 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4225 - Mobile Hydraulics in Agriculture Credit(s): 2
AGET 4125 - Mobile Hydraulics Lab Credit(s): 1

Design Option

Three hours from:

AGET 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3125 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
or
HORT 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3125 - Design App Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1

Design II/Electrification Option

Three hours from:

AGET 3215 - Agricultural Electrification Credit(s): 2
AGET 3115 - Agricultural Electrification Lab Credit(s): 1
or
AGET 3226 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3126 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1

Agriculture Electives

Two hours from any agriculture prefix, with advisor’s approval.

Professional Education Courses

Required Courses

HDFS 2302 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
AGED 4381 - Methods of Teaching Agricultural Sciences in Secondary Schools Credit(s): 3
SEED 3371 - Curriculum and Instructional Design Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
SEED 4343 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3
SEED 4360 - Motivating and Managing the Active Learning Environment Credit(s): 3

Student Teaching

Six hours of:

AGED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in Agriculture Credit(s): 2 to 12

Animal Science

Required Courses

ANSC 2360 - Introductory Livestock Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3333 - Animal Nutrition Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4276 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4176 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4386 - Principles of Animal Breeding Credit(s): 3

Plant Management

Three hours from:

AGRI 4347 - Forages Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4047 - Forages Lab Credit(s): 0
AGRI 4348 - Range Management Credit(s): 3
HORT 3346 - Weed Science Credit(s): 3

Technology Option

AGET 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3125 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4210 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Credit(s): 2
AGET 4110 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 4242 - Agricultural Waste Management Credit(s): 2
AGRI 4142 - Agricultural Waste Management Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3125 - Design App Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 4309 - Agriculture Products and Processing Credit(s): 3
POSC 4009 - Agriculture Products and Processing Lab Credit(s): 0

Animal Science Electives

Fifteen hours, nine hours at 3000-4000 level, from:

ANSC 2243 - Beef Cattle Science Credit(s): 2
ANSC 2143 - Beef Cattle Science Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 2250 - Artificial Insemination Credit(s): 2
ANSC 2150 - Artificial Insemination Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 2377 - Basic Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3201 - Livestock Evaluation Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3101 - Livestock Evaluation Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3242 - Swine Production Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3142 - Swine Production Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3247 - Horse Production Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3147 - Horse Production Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3346 - Small Ruminant Production Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3366 - Dairy Science Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3367 - Animal Behavior and Welfare Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3387 - Intermediate Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4227 - Equine Reproduction and Foaling Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4127 - Equine Reproduction and Foaling Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4243 - Advanced Beef Cattle Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4143 - Advanced Beef Cattle Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4244 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4144 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4307 - Training the Young Horse Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4317 - Training Performance Horses Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4377 - Advanced Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4397 - English Equitation Credit(s): 3
POSC 2201 - Introductory Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 2101 - Intro Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 2202 - Poultry Selection and Evaluation Credit(s): 2
POSC 2102 - Poultry Selection and Evaluation Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 3205 - Advanced Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 3105 - Advanced Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 3304 - Broiler Production Credit(s): 3
POSC 4207 - Applied Poultry Production Credit(s): 2
POSC 4107 - Applied Poultry Production Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 4308 - Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding Credit(s): 3
POSC 4309 - Agriculture Products and Processing Credit(s): 3
POSC 4009 - Agriculture Products and Processing Lab Credit(s): 0

Agriculture Electives

Six to nine hours of Agriculture electives, as advised. At least three hours must be advanced.

Equine Science

Required Courses

ANSC 2360 - Introductory Livestock Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3333 - Animal Nutrition Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4276 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4176 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4386 - Principles of Animal Breeding Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4347 - Forages Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4047 - Forages Lab Credit(s): 0

Technology Option

Three hours from:

AGBS 3344 - Agricultural Finance Credit(s): 3
AGBS 3349 - Marketing of Agricultural Products Credit(s): 3
AGBS 4342 - Natural Resources Economics Credit(s): 3
AGET 2236 - Welding and Metals Credit(s): 2
AGET 2136 - Welding and Metals Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3215 - Agricultural Electrification Credit(s): 2
AGET 3115 - Agricultural Electrification Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3283 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure Credit(s): 2
AGET 3183 - Agricultural Machinery Design and Structure Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4210 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Credit(s): 2
AGET 4110 - Agricultural Machinery Operation and Performance Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4225 - Mobile Hydraulics in Agriculture Credit(s): 2
AGET 4125 - Mobile Hydraulics Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 4242 - Agricultural Waste Management Credit(s): 2
AGRI 4142 - Agricultural Waste Management Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 4309 - Agriculture Products and Processing Credit(s): 3
POSC 4009 - Agriculture Products and Processing Lab Credit(s): 0

Equine Science Electives

Eighteen hours, at least twelve hours at 3000-4000 level, from:

ANSC 2377 - Basic Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3247 - Horse Production Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3147 - Horse Production Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3367 - Animal Behavior and Welfare Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3387 - Intermediate Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4227 - Equine Reproduction and Foaling Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4127 - Equine Reproduction and Foaling Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4244 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4144 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4307 - Training the Young Horse Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4317 - Training Performance Horses Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4377 - Advanced Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4397 - English Equitation Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4352 - Agricultural Law Credit(s): 3

Agriculture Electives

Six to nine hours, at least three hours at the 3000-4000 level, from:

AGRI 2180 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1 to 4
AGRI 4431 - Agricultural Internship Credit(s): 4
AGRI 4432 - Agricultural Internship II Credit(s): 4
AGRI 4175 - Special Problems Credit(s): 1 to 4
AGRI 4180 - Topics in Agriculture Credit(s): 1 to 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1101 - Intro to Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1

Horticulture

Required Courses

HORT 2224 - Basic Landscape Design Credit(s): 2
HORT 2124 - Basic Landscape Design Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 2232 - Herbaceous Plants Credit(s): 2
HORT 2132 - Herbaceous Plants Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3321 - Turfgrass Science I Credit(s): 3
HORT 3021 - Turfgrass Science I Lab Credit(s): 0
HORT 3223 - Greenhouse Management Credit(s): 2
HORT 3123 - Greenhouse Management Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3237 - Landscape Plants I Credit(s): 2
HORT 3137 - Landscape Plants I Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3324 - Environmental Horticulture Physiology Credit(s): 3
HORT 4234 - Plant Propagation Credit(s): 2
HORT 4134 - Plant Propagation Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 4235 - Nursery Management Credit(s): 2
HORT 4135 - Nursery Management Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 4342 - Plant Protection Credit(s): 3
HORT 4042 - Plant Protection Lab Credit(s): 0
AGET 4121 - Principles of Irrigation Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 4221 - Principles of Irrigation Credit(s): 2

Horticulture Electives

One to three hours from:

HORT 2220 - Floral Design Credit(s): 2
HORT 2120 - Floral Design Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 2233 - Growing Fruits and Vegetables Credit(s): 2
HORT 2133 - Growing Fruits and Vegetables Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3125 - Design App Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3226 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3126 - Design App Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 4219 - Turfgrass Management II Credit(s): 2
HORT 4119 - Turfgrass Management II Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 4334 - Plant Breeding Credit(s): 3
AGET 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3125 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGET 3226 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3126 - Design Application Software II (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 4344 - Soil Fertility Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4044 - Soil Fertility Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 4347 - Forages Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4047 - Forages Lab Credit(s): 0
AGRI 4431 - Agricultural Internship Credit(s): 4
AGRI 4242 - Agricultural Waste Management Credit(s): 2
AGRI 4142 - Agricultural Waste Management Lab Credit(s): 1
FORS 3304 - Arboriculture Credit(s): 3
FORS 3004 - Arboriculture Lab Credit(s): 0

Poultry Science

Required Courses

ANSC 2360 - Introductory Livestock Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3333 - Animal Nutrition Credit(s): 3
POSC 2201 - Introductory Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 2101 - Intro Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 2202 - Poultry Selection and Evaluation Credit(s): 2
POSC 2102 - Poultry Selection and Evaluation Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 3304 - Broiler Production Credit(s): 3
POSC 3205 - Advanced Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 3105 - Advanced Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 4207 - Applied Poultry Production Credit(s): 2
POSC 4107 - Applied Poultry Production Lab Credit(s): 1

Poultry Science Electives

Nine hours from:

AGRI 4242 - Agricultural Waste Management Credit(s): 2
AGRI 4142 - Agricultural Waste Management Lab Credit(s): 1
AGRI 4180 - Topics in Agriculture Credit(s): 1 to 3
ANSC 3367 - Animal Behavior and Welfare Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4244 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4144 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4276 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4176 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4336 - Companion Animals Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4386 - Principles of Animal Breeding Credit(s): 3
POSC 3203 - Applied Agriculture Data Applications Credit(s): 2
POSC 3103 - Applied Agriculture Data Applications Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 3304 - Broiler Production Credit(s): 3
POSC 4308 - Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding Credit(s): 3
POSC 4309 - Agriculture Products and Processing Credit(s): 3
POSC 4009 - Agriculture Products and Processing Lab Credit(s): 0

Prescribed Advanced Electives

Three hours from:

AGRI 4347 - Forages Credit(s): 3
AGRI 4047 - Forages Lab Credit(s): 0
AGRI 4348 - Range Management Credit(s): 3
HORT 3346 - Weed Science Credit(s): 3
AGET 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
AGET 3125 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1
HORT 3225 - Design Application Software I (CAD) Credit(s): 2
HORT 3125 - Design App Software I (CAD) Lab Credit(s): 1

Elective Options

Fifteen hours, of which nine hours must be advanced, from one of the following options:

Pre-Veterinary

Required Courses

ANSC 2360 - Introductory Livestock Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3333 - Animal Nutrition Credit(s): 3

Physiology/Breeding Option

Three hours from:

ANSC 4276 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4176 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
or
ANSC 4386 - Principles of Animal Breeding Credit(s): 3

Pre-Veterinary Electives

Six to nine hours from:

ANSC 2243 - Beef Cattle Science Credit(s): 2
ANSC 2143 - Beef Cattle Science Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 2250 - Artificial Insemination Credit(s): 2
ANSC 2150 - Artificial Insemination Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 2377 - Basic Horsemanship Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3201 - Livestock Evaluation Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3101 - Livestock Evaluation Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3242 - Swine Production Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3142 - Swine Production Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3247 - Horse Production Credit(s): 2
ANSC 3147 - Horse Production Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 3346 - Small Ruminant Production Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3366 - Dairy Science Credit(s): 3
ANSC 3367 - Animal Behavior and Welfare Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4276 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4176 - Animal Reproductive Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4243 - Advanced Beef Cattle Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4143 - Advanced Beef Cattle Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4244 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Credit(s): 2
ANSC 4144 - Feedstuffs, Feeding and Formulation Lab Credit(s): 1
ANSC 4317 - Training Performance Horses Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4336 - Companion Animals Credit(s): 3
ANSC 4397 - English Equitation Credit(s): 3
POSC 2201 - Introductory Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 2101 - Intro Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 2202 - Poultry Selection and Evaluation Credit(s): 2
POSC 2102 - Poultry Selection and Evaluation Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 3205 - Advanced Poultry Science Credit(s): 2
POSC 3105 - Advanced Poultry Science Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 3304 - Broiler Production Credit(s): 3
POSC 4207 - Applied Poultry Production Credit(s): 2
POSC 4107 - Applied Poultry Production Lab Credit(s): 1
POSC 4308 - Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding Credit(s): 3

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Degree Total Hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.