The Agriculture Science Associate of Science Degree is for students intending to pursue a Bachelor of Science in an agricultural subject. This AS degree includes courses in horticulture, animal science, agronomy, agricultural economics, and agricultural marketing. These courses will prepare students to further their educational and professional goals in the field of agriculture by providing an introductory knowledge of the agricultural industry.<\/p>\n
This program is designed to transfer to a number of our Texas four-year universities. Please speak with your program chair for specific information.<\/p>\n
Agricultural Sciences Award Plans and Program Maps<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Agriculture Science Associate of Science Degree is for students intending to pursue a Bachelor of Science in an agricultural subject. This AS degree includes courses in horticulture, animal science, agronomy, agricultural economics, and agricultural marketing. These courses will prepare students to further their educational and professional goals in the field of agriculture by providing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-215","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"layouts":[{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Degree Plan","column_1":" View the 2025-2026 College Credit Catalog<\/a> for the degree plan.<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"Courses","column_1":" Course Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Principles and practices in the development, production, and management of field crops including growth and development, climate, plant requirements, pest management, and production methods.<\/p>\n End-of-Course Outcomes:<\/strong>\u00a0Summarize the role of climate and geography in present and past crop production. Explain the growth and development of crops. Analyze the impact of climate on crops. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility on crop production. Contrast methods of pest management in crop production. Differentiate production methods based on geography and crop selection.<\/p>\n Course Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management. Laboratory activities will reinforce the structure, growth, and development of horticultural plants. Examination of environmental effects, basic principles of reproduction, production methods ranging from outdoor to controlled climates, nutrition, and pest management.<\/p>\n End-of-Course Outcomes:<\/strong>\u00a0Identify the various horticultural industries and their roles in our society. Describe the fundamentals of plant science. Assess the interactions of soils, water, and fertility in plant science. Contrast the methods of plant reproduction and propagation. Explain the impacts of production methods and technologies on plant science. Contrast methods of pest management in plant science. Investigate methods of environmental manipulation (e.g. greenhouse controls, frost management methods, hot caps). Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific and horticultural tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.<\/p>\n Course Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Scientific animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock. Laboratory activities will reinforce scientific animal production and the importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management, and marketing of livestock.<\/p>\n End-of-Course Outcomes:<\/strong>\u00a0Explain the role of animal agriculture in providing benefits for mankind. Identify common livestock breeds and classes. Define terminology specific to animal science disciplines. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental animal science principles including selection, reproduction, nutrition, and health. Apply animal science principles by solving common problems. Identify animal issues of interest to society, and related responsibilities. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize animal science tools to collect and analyze data and demonstrate methods.<\/p>\n Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.<\/p>\n Course Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Essential marketing functions in the movement of agricultural commodities and products from producer to consumer.<\/p>\n End-of-Course Outcomes:<\/strong>\u00a0Explain the essential marketing functions of buying, selling, transporting, storing, financing, standardizing, pricing, and risk bearing. Apply economic principles to the marketing of agricultural products. Identify alternatives in marketing of agricultural commodities\/products. Examine the structure of agricultural markets.<\/p>\n Course Descriptions:<\/strong>\u00a0Fundamental economic principles and their application in the agricultural industry.<\/p>\n End-of-Course Outcomes:<\/strong>\u00a0Describe fundamental macro- and micro-economic principles. Apply economic principles to agricultural production, marketing and consumption. Describe the different agricultural economics fields (e.g. food industry, demand theory, supply theory, competitive environments).<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"three_columns","heading":"Additional Information","column_1":" Link to the ACC Catalog for the course schedule<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","column_2":" Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies (DMCAT)\u00a0area of study advisors<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0will help you select your classes, stay on track for your degree program, and make decisions about your educational and career goals.<\/p>\n","column_3":"AGRI 1307 Agronomy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
AGRI 1415 Horticulture (Lecture + Lab)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
AGRI 1419 Introductory Animal Science (Lecture + Lab)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
AGRI 1325 Marketing of Agricultural Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n
AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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