Agriculture | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agronomy)
The Agronomy option prepares students for careers in the areas of crop and soil sciences. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of crop growth and development, as well as soil health and fertility. Enjoy courses in diverse topics such as soil conservation, weed science, agronomic crop insects and diseases, forages, horticulture and others. Accompany your agronomy classes with agricultural business and animal science to gain a broad, yet substantial knowledge that leads to careers like:
- Chemical and seed representative
- Crop consultant
- Elevator manager
- Farm manager
- Landscaper
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Major Core | 18 | |
| Concentration Core | 31 | |
| Directed Electives | 9 | |
| Cognates | 18 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 27 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core Courses | ||
| AGRI 111 | Animal Science | 3 |
| AGRI 112 | Agronomic Crop Science | 3 |
| AGRI 112L | Agronomic Crop Science Laboratory | 1 |
| AGRI 113 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 3 |
| AGRI 211 | Marketing Farm Products | 3 |
| AGRI 311 | Farm Management | 3 |
| AGRI 475 | Seminar | 2 |
| Concentration Core Courses | ||
| AGRI 215 | Soils | 3 |
| AGRI 220 | Agricultural Accounting | 3 |
| AGRI 305 | Agronomic Crop Insects | 3 |
| AGRI 306 | Pasture and Forage Crops | 3 |
| AGRI 321 | Agricultural Law and Policy | 3 |
| AGRI 423 | Agronomic Crop Diseases | 3 |
| AGRI 426 | Agronomic Crop Production | 3 |
| AGRI 620 | Cereal, Fiber, and Oil Crops | 3 |
| AGRI 621 | Weed Science | 4 |
| AGRI 626 | Soil Fertility and Fertilizers | 3 |
| Directed Electives | 9 | |
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Principles of Feeding | ||
| Home Horticulture | ||
| Agronomic Crop Physiology | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| Soil and Water Management | ||
| Development and Classification of Soils | ||
| Cognates | ||
| BIOL 180 | Principles of Biology GE | 3 |
| BIOL 180L | Principles of Biology Laboratory GE | 1 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 114 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 114L | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics GE | 3 |
| MATH 110 | College Algebra GE | 3 |
| Total Hours | 85 | |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.
To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.
The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.