Agriculture & Natural Resources (AAS)

Barton Location Only

The Agriculture and Natural Resources (AAS) degree is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the areas of agribusiness or the management of agricultural and natural resources. In this program, you will learn general planning, economics, and the use of facilities, natural resources, equipment, labor, and capital to produce plant and animal products. As an AAS student, you will complete approximately 15 credit hours of general education courses and 46-58 credit hours of courses most appropriate to address the intended outcome of the career program. The AAS is designed to prepare a student for employment in a specific occupational area. This program includes courses that can only be completed at the Barton Campus location.

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
CS102	College Seminar for AGNR	1
AG105	Plant Science	3
AG106	Plant Science Lab	1
AG107	Animal Science	3
AG108	Animal Science Lab	1
AG130	Farm & Environ. Safety	2
BI110	Ecology	5
Total		16

SECOND SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
AG103	Soils & Fertilizers	3
AG104	Soils & Fertilizers Lab	1
	*AGNR Elective	6
AG100	Intro. To Agribusiness Systems	3
EN101	English 1	3
Total		16

*Please see your advisor or the NCMC Academic Catalog for specific course choices in each area.

SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
AG132	Agriculture Mechanics	4
AG270	Farm Management & Records Analysis	3
BT130	Business Communications	3
HI103	American History or
PL216	National Government	3
SP175	Speech Communications or
SP220	Interpersonal Communications	3
Total		16

SECOND SEMESTER

CourseID	Title	Credits
AG117	Agriculture Math	3
AG148	Agriculture Sales	3
AG163	Ag Credit & Finance	3
AG215	AGNR Internship	6
Total		15

*Please see your advisor or the NCMC Academic Catalog for specific course choices in each area.

Dual credit/Transfer credit – This plan is designed for students with no dual or transfer credit. Consider any prior college credit to avoid repeating coursework. We will need official transcripts for these courses.
Developmental Studies – This plan assumes that the student does not need to take Developmental Studies courses. Placement test scores determine whether or not the student will need to complete Developmental Studies courses. You can learn more about Developmental Studies courses in the NCMC Academic Catalog.
Tracking classes – It is very important to meet with your advisor prior to enrollment every semester. Your advisor will be sure that you are staying on track to graduate, taking appropriate courses that will transfer, meeting transfer requirements, and remain eligible for any financial aid.
Financial Aid – Financial Aid can be affected by the number of credit hours you take each semester. Speak with a Financial Aid Representative if you have questions or want to withdraw from a class.
Changes – Keep your advisor informed of any degree changes or future educational goals. If you start to struggle, your advisor can assist you in developing a plan to get you back on track!

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROGRAM

Demonstrate competence in application of leadership, personal growth and career success skills necessary for a chosen profession while effectively contributing to society.
Demonstrate competence in the application of scientific principles and practices to the production and management of animals.
Demonstrate competence in the application of scientific principles and practices to the production and management of plants.
Demonstrate competence in the application of principles and management of agribusiness systems.
Demonstrate competence in the application of principles and techniques for the development and management of power, structural, and technical systems