Agricultural Science (BS)
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In the agricultural industry, a growing need exists for professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in the agricultural sciences. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Science study听the dynamic aspects of the food and fiber industry and specialize in two agricultural areas.
Students who major in Agricultural Science will:
- have opportunities to develop skills necessary to work 听independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively, solve problems, and understand basic business concepts
- select two of the following specialty areas to study:听Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Agroecology, Crop Science, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, Soil Science, and Feed Mill Management.
- graduate and succeed as teachers, extension agents, or leaders in the agricultural industry
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Contact
Dr. Travis Park
Director of Undergraduate Programs
919.515.9441
tdpark@ncsu.edu听
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| AEE听103 | Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education | 1 | |
| Communication and Social Sciences | |||
| COM听110 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| or听COM听112 | Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mathematical and Natural Sciences | |||
| MA听107 | Precalculus I | 3 | |
| MA听121 | Elements of Calculus | 3 | |
| or听MA听131 | Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | ||
| BIO听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 | |
| BIO听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| CH听101 &听CH听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| Physical Science Elective | 4 | ||
| Professional Content Courses | |||
| ANS听150 &听ANS听151 | Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Economics Electives: | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | |||
| Principles of Microeconomics | |||
| Fundamentals of Economics | |||
| CS听213 | Crop Science | 3 | |
| or听HS听201 | The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices | ||
| SSC听200 &听SSC听201 | Soil Science and Soil Science Laboratory | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Introductory Agricultural Electives: | 3 | ||
| Shop Processes and Management | |||
| Introduction to Environmental Sciences | |||
| Introduction to Food Science | |||
| Agricultural Extension Education | |||
| AEE听311 | Communication Methods and Media 1 | 3 | |
| AEE听323 | Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE听350 | Personal Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE听360 | Developing Team Leadership in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE听435 | Professional Presentations in Agricultural Organizations 1 | 3 | |
| AEE听460 | Organizational Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| AEE听490 | Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective Option 1 | |||
| First of two agricultural specializations required. Select from courses in the following areas of agriculture: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Crop Science, Feed Mill Management, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, or Soil Science. Courses must focus on one of these agricultural disciplines. At least six (6) semester hours of course credit in this specialization must be earned in courses at the 300 level or above. | 12 | ||
| Restricted Elective Option 2 | |||
| Second of two agricultural specializations required. Select from courses in the following areas of agriculture: Animal Science, Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Environmental Technology, Crop Science, Feed Mill Management, Food Science, Horticultural Science, Poultry Science, or Soil Science. Courses must focus on one of these agricultural disciplines. At least six (6) semester hours of course credit in this specialization must be earned in courses at the 300 level or above. | 12 | ||
| GEP Courses | |||
| ENG听101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Electives | 12 | ||
Total hours of free electives vary in order to allow the minimum hours required for the degree to equal 120 credit hrs. | |||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
Physical Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH听201 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science | 3 | |
| CH听202 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | |
| CH听220 | Introductory Organic Chemistry | 3 | |
| CH听222 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 | |
| MEA听101 | Geology I: Physical | 3 | |
| MEA听110 | Geology I Laboratory | 1 | |
| PY听131 | Conceptual Physics | 4 | |
| PY听211 | College Physics I | 4 |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| AEE听103 | Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education 1 | 1 |
| BIO听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 |
| ENG听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| MA听107 | Precalculus I | 3 |
| COM听110 or COM听112 | Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ANS听150 &听ANS听151 | Introduction to Animal Science and Introduction to Animal Science Lab | 4 |
| BIO听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| MA听121 or MA听131 | Elements of Calculus or Calculus for Life and Management Sciences A | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| AEE听323 | Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Introductory Agricultural Elective | 3 | |
| CH听101 &听CH听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 13 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AEE听350 | Personal Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Science Elective 3 | 4 | |
| CS听213 or HS听201 | Crop Science or The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| AEE听311 | Communication Methods and Media | 3 |
| SSC听200 | Soil Science | 3 |
| SSC听201 | Soil Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AEE听435 | Professional Presentations in Agricultural Organizations | 3 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| AEE听360 | Developing Team Leadership in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AEE听460 | Organizational Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AEE听490 | Seminar in Agricultural and Extension Education | 3 |
| Agricultural Specialization I Course | 3 | |
| Agricultural Specialization II Course | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| 听 | Hours | 14 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 120 |
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AEE听103 Fundamentals of Agricultural and Extension Education is the preferred orientation course. ALS听103 Freshman Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences is accepted for transfer students.
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Total hours of free electives vary in order to allow the minimum hours required for the degree to equal 120 credit hrs.