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Text Box: Bachelor of Science Degree Agricultural Studies

Student Learning Outcomes

Agriculture Studies graduates will be able to demonstrate a/an:
1.         Range of concepts and methods useful in agri-business decision-making in each of five areas of specialization: Natural Resource Management, Integrated Ranch Management, and Business/Marketing, Range Management, Equine. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, and V.)
2.         Mastery of problem solving and effective communication skills to face challenges encountered in professional careers. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and V.)
3.         In-depth understanding of a specific issue facing agriculture demonstrated by the completion of their capstone experience. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.)
4.         Basic proficiency in specific approved practices in modern agriculture. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
5.         Basic proficiency in the use of financial and precision farming computer software. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
6.         Basic knowledge of specific livestock production practices of our region. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, and V.)
7.         Proper and effective use of both oral and written communication skills. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and III.)

The following are required as part of General Education

  • MATH 103 - College Algebra or equivalent
  • ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics

Agriculture Studies Major Courses

  • PLSC 110 - World Food Crops
  • ARSC 123 - Feeds and Feeding
  • Select one course from the following
    • CSCI 200 - Database Software Applications
    • BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications
  • SOIL 210 - Introduction to Soil Science
  • PLSC 225 - Principles of Crop Production
  • H&CE 241 - Leadership & Presentation Techniques
  • Select one course from the following
    • AGRI 280 - Computers in Agriculture
    • PLSC 380 - Applied Arc GIS
  • AGEC 244 - Introduction to Agricultural Marketing
  • AGEC 342 - Introduction to Agriculture Management
  • *AGEC 375 - Applied Agricultural Law
  • MATH 305 - Probability and Statistics
  • Select one course from the following
    • COMM 317 - Organizational Communication
    • COMM 312 - Interpersonal Communication
    ARSC 491 - Agriculture Seminar
    **Upper Division Agriculture Electives

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

*These courses will be offered as needed on a contractual basis with North Dakota State University.
**Students will be required to earn five credits of upper division courses from either Agriculture or Biology











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Option

Students must select and complete one option (Natural Resource Management, Integrated Ranch Management, Business/Marketing, Range Management, or Equine) to complete the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies Degree.

Natural Resource Management

  • SOIL 321 - Soil Management and Conservation
  • SOIL 322 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
  • ARSC 336 - Introduction to Range Management
  • ARSC 236 - Rangeland Vegetation & Communities
  • ARSC 458 - Rangeland Ecology
  • BIOL 300 - Environmental Biology
  • BIOL 154, 154L - Introduction to Botany and Lab
  • CHEM 121, 121L - General Chemistry I and Lab
  • CHEM 122, 122L - General Chemistry II and Lab
  • GEOL 105, 105L - Physical Geology and Lab
  • PLSC 323 - Principles of Weed Science
  • AGRI 486 - Forages and Forage Systems

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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Integrated Ranch Management

  • AGEC 142 - Agricultural Accounting
  • ARSC 114 - Introduction to Animal Sciences
  • ARSC 220 - Livestock Production
  • AGEC 246 - Introduction to Agricultural Finance
  • ARSC 336 - Introduction to Range Management
  • ARSC 236 - Rangeland Vegetation & Communities
  • VETS 339 - Animal Health
  • AGEC 387 - Commodity Features and Options
  • ARSC 445 - Problems Livestock Management
  • PLSC 480 - GPS/GIS II
  • ARSC 458 - Rangeland Ecology
  • *ARSC 463 - Physiology of Reproduction
  • ARSC 470 - Applied Ruminant Nutrition
  • AGRI 486 - Forages and Forage Systems

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

*These courses will be offered as needed on a contractual basis with North Dakota State University.
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Business/Marketing

  • Select one course from the following
    • AGEC 142 - Agricultural Accounting
    • ACCT 200 - Elements of Accounting I
  • ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
  • BADM 346 - Human Resource Management
  • Select one course from the following
    • VETS 339 - Animal Health
    • SOIL 322 – Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
  • AGEC 387 - Commodity Futures and Options
  • MATH 146 - Applied Calculus
  • BADM 360 - Real Estate Principles
  • BADM 369 - Business Ethics & Critical Thinking
  • BOTE 210 - Business Communication
  • AGEC 246 - Introduction to Agricultural Finance
  • AGRI 297B - Agriculture Management Internship
  • Select one course from the following
    • SOIL 321 - Soil Management and Conservation
    • ARSC 458 - Rangeland Ecology
  • BADM 455 - International Business
  • *AGEC 374 Cooperatives
  • AGRI 499 – Special Topics

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

*These courses will be offered as needed on a contractual basis with North Dakota State University.


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Range Management

  • CHEM 121/121L - Gen Chemistry & Lab
  • BIOL 154/154L - Intro to Botony & Lab
  • GEOL 105/105L - Physical Geology & Lab
  • BIOL 250 - Wildlife Management
  • ARCS 236 - Rangeland Vegetation & Communities
  • SOIL 321 - Soil Management & Conservation
  • ARSC 336 - Intro to Range Management
  • PLSC 323 - Principles of Weed Science
  • ARSC 458 - Rangeland Ecology
  • ARSC 456 - Range Habitat Management (NDSU -IVN)
  • AGRI 486 - Forages & Forage Systems
  • ARSC 480 - Conflict Resolution in Agriculture
  • ARSC 436 - 12 Month Livestock-Pasture-Forage Management Planning
  • ARSC 453 - Watershed Management (NDSU)

    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

    *These courses will be offered as needed on a contractual basis with North Dakota State University.

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Equine Option

  • AGEC 142 – Agricultural Accounting or
    • ACCT 200 – Elements of Accounting I
  • ARSC 160 - Equine Nutrition
  • ARSC 162 - Equine Reproduction
  • ARSC 163 - Equine Health & Diseases
  • ARCS 164 - Equine Behavior & Groundwork
  • ARSC 260 - Intro to Equine Studies
  • ARSC 261 - Basic Equitation & Horsemanship
  • ARSC 263 - Stallion Management
  • BOTE 210 - Business Communications
  • AGEC 246 - Intro to Agriculture Finance
  • VETS 339 - Animal Health
  • AGRI 486 - Forages & Forage Systems
  • ARSC 463 - Physiology of Reproduction
  • ARSC 268 - Basic Horse Training
  • ARSC 368 - Advanced Horse Training
  • ARSC 362 - Equine Physical Care
  • ARSC 364 - Equine Facilities & Event Management
  • AGRI 499 - Special Topics

    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS
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* These courses will be offered as needed on a contractual basis with North Dakota State University.

**ARSC 491 – Agriculture Seminar will be a capstone experience, and an independent study with a presentation and professional paper requirement.

***Students will be required to earn five credits of upper division courses from either Agriculture or Biology.