Agriculture, Crop and Soil Science track, BS
120 hrs. + 3 hrs. PE = 123
First Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 |
| 3 | ||
3 | BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II/ BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I/ BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 | 3 | ||
HIST211x - U.S. History | 3 | 2 | ||
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TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: AGRP 1125, MATH 1112, BIOL 1107/BIOL 1107L, BIOL 1108/BIOL 1108L, ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, and AENT 1113 require “C” or better. If you are in this track to prepare for graduate school and your GPA is <3.0, consider changing tracks. Serious consideration should be given to finding an agricultural research related summer job. Club involvement to improve discipline knowledge, networking and leadership skills is encouraged. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 1 | |||
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I/ CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 | CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II/ CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 | |
3 | 3 | |||
ENGL21xx - Literature | 3 | 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
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| PHED11xx - Activity PE excludes PHED 1100 Health & Wellness | 1 | |
TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: AGRY 2020, AGRP 1125, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L, CHEM 1212/CHEM 1212L require “C” or better. If you are in this track to prepare for graduate school and your GPA is <3.0, consider changing tracks. You are now eligible to complete a for-credit internship. Consult with your advisor to determine which internship course and opportunity is appropriate. Seek opportunities to network within the agricultural industry. Attend Career Connections.
Second Year Summer
AGRI 4790A - Agricultural Internship - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR
AGRI 4791 - Agricultural Internship - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Third Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | Ag Elective - 1*** or 2*** | 3 | ||
3 | 3 | |||
3 | Area E Elective | 3 | ||
CHEM 2040 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I/CHEM 2040L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 | 3 | ||
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| Area C Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 13 | TOTAL | 15 |
Milestones: If you are in this track to prepare for graduate school and your GPA is <3.0, consider changing tracks. Investigate and secure an internship opportunity in your area of interest. Continue seeking opportunities to improve discipline knowledge, networking and leadership skills. Consider taking Research Methods as your upper-level elective in the fall of your fourth year. Attend Career Connections.
Third Year Summer
AGRI 4790A - Agricultural Internship - 3-hour Internship (elective) OR
AGRI 4791 - Agricultural Internship - 6-hour internship (required for the degree)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester | Hrs |
| Spring Semester | Hrs |
3 | 3 | |||
3 | Ag Elective 3*** or 4***
| 3 | ||
1Ag Elective 3*** or 4***
| 3 | Ag Elective 1*** or 2***
| 3 | |
Area E Elective | 3 | 3 | ||
4 |
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TOTAL | 16 | TOTAL | 12 |
Milestones: 1 If both the three and six-hour internships have been completed then you do not need to take the Ag Elective 3*** or 4*** in the fall semester. Prepare for and take the GRE in December of your senior year. Develop relationships with university researchers in need of graduate students. Attend Career Connections.