Agriculture Sciences

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

The program is designed to improve the student’s ability and knowledge pertaining to management and production techniques in basic agriculture.  This Capstone program will transfer into the College of Agriculture program at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.F

Darrell Dillow                        618 634-3259

darrelld@shawneecc.edu

Rhonda Dillow, Chair           618 634-3251

rhondad@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                          Credit Hours

FIRST YEAR

AGR 112 Crop Science                                         3

AGR 115 Animal Science                                      3

ENG 124 Technical Communications I                   3

or ENG 111 English Composition                      3

HLT 111 Health                                                    2

MAT 116 College Algebra                                    4

or Technical Mathematics                                   3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                1

INT 111 Career Development                               1

First Semester Total Hours                               17/16

 

AGR 113 Soil Science                                            3

AGR 116 Agriculture Economics                             3

AGR 117 Conservation of Natural Resources          3

BIO 111 Introduction to Biology                              4

ENG 221 Technical Communications II                    3

or  ENG 112 English Composition                        3

Second Semester Total Hours                               16

 

SECOND YEAR

AGR 225 Introduction to Forestry                            3

AGR 227 Introduction to Wildlife                             3

AGR 230 Application & Use of Ag Chemicals          3

SPC 111 Speech                                                      3

CPR 120 CPR for Healthcare Providers                    1

Elective                                                                     2

First Semester Total Hours                                    15

 

BIO 112 Biology                                                       3

COM 111 Business Computer Systems                     4

HLT 125 First Aid                                                     1

PSY 211 Introduction to Psychology                          3

or 224 Practical Psychology                                    3

Elective                                                                      2

AGR 197 Agriculture Internship                                  2

Second Semester Total Hours                                 16

 

AGR 112 Crop Science

A study of agriculture crop identification, uses, importance and fundamental principles of production.

 

AGR 113 Soil Science

A fundamental study of the chemical and physical properties of soil.  The use of soil testing equipment for both chemical and physical properties will be taught in the lab.

 

AGR 115 Animal Science

A basic course designed to acquaint the student with the various aspects of animal production.  Introductory genetics, nutrition, selection, reproduction, and animal health will be taught as well as the common breeds of livestock and their characteristics.

 

AGR 116 Agricultural Economics

A study of the role of agriculture in the present economy, nature and size of agricultural industries.  Future economic prospects for agriculture and government will be presented in this course.

 

AGR 117 Conservation of Natural Resources

The study and conservation of our basic natural resources; air, water, soil, plants, animals, and minerals is presented as they relate to man.

 

AGR 197 Agriculture Internship

This course is designed to give the student practical work experience in a position similar  to one for which the program is designed.  Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.

 

AGR 225 Introduction to Forestry

A fundamental study of forestry, including tree identification, importance, measurement and production techniques.

 

AGR 227 Introduction to Wildlife

Identification of local mammalian wildlife, their life cycles, habitats, and importance will be presented.

 

AGR 230 Application & Use of Ag Chemicals

A study of the role of chemicals in agriculture, including germicides, insecticides, seed treatments, and livestock chemicals.  Identification of weeds and insects, as well as their prevention, control and eradication.