Agriculture, AAS

Award Granted: Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture	Major code: 03/304
Credits/Contacts Required: 61/62	CIP Code: 010102

Description

The primary purpose of the AAS in Agriculture is to develop technically-prepared, career-ready graduates in agricultural operations. Upon completion, students would also receive a Certificate in Agricultural Operations through Michigan State University. Through a consortium between Bay College and Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology, the program goal is to engage students in intensive and practical skill development that will serve to address the needs of the agricultural workforce.

General Education Requirements (Min 17 Credits)

ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 105 - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 4 *
XXXX-xxx - Humanities Elective Credit(s): 3
BIOL 103 - Essential Biology Credit(s): 4 OR
BIOL 110 - Evolution & Diversity Credit(s): 4
ECON 131 - Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3 OR
ECON 132 - Microeconomics Credit(s): 3

Program Requirements (Min 10 credits)

In consultation with the program coordinator, select a minimum of 10 credits from the following courses. Note that only one of the communications options can count toward the required 10 credits.
ENGL 102 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3 OR
ENGL 145 - Technical and Report Writing Credit(s): 3 OR
COMM 103 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3 OR
COMM 104 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
ACCT 100 - Practical Accounting Credit(s): 4
BIOL 107 - Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
BIOL 108 - Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 112 - Cells & Molecules Credit(s): 4
BIOL 202 - Plants & Animals Credit(s): 4
BUSN 160 - Introduction to Business Credit(s): 3
BUSN 195 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
BUSN 253 - Marketing Credit(s): 3
CHEM 102 - Introduction to Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 104 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4
CIS 121 - Microsoft Excel Credit(s): 1
POLI 262 - State & Local Government Credit(s): 3
SPAN 101 - Spanish I Credit(s): 3
WELD 110 - Metal Processing Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
WELD 120 - Arc Welding Credit(s): 4

MSU IAT Program Requirements

ABM-130 - Farm Management Credit(s): 3

AE-131 - Agricultural Water Resource Management Credit(s): 3

AE-143 - Application of Precision Agriculture Technologies Credit(s): 3

AT-202 - Agriculture Regulation, Compliance and Safety Credit(s): 3

AT-293 - Professional Internship in Agriculture Technology Credit(s): 3

CSS-101 - Introduction to Crop Science Credit(s): 3

CSS-105 - Agricultural Industries Seminar Credit(s): 1

CSS-126 - Introduction to Weed Management Credit(s): 2

CSS-143 - Introduction to Soil Science Credit(s): 2

ENT-110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants Credit(s): 3

PLP-105 - Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology Credit(s): 2

XXXX-xxx - Agriculture Electives Credit(s): 6 **

Total - Credit(s): 34

NOTES:

* Other mathematics credits may be accepted if higher level

** Student must also complete a minimum of 6 elective credits in the College of Agriculture and Natural Science Resources within the following disciplines: CSS, HRT, ANS, ABM, AT or AE as approved by the program coordinator in the institute of Agricultural Technology.