ANIMAL SCIENCE OPTION
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR AGRICULTURE (B.S. DEGREE)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (2012-13)
Freshman (1st Semester) 14 hrs
BTO 100* Orientation (1 hr)
AGR 125 Principles of Animal Science
AGR 126 Animal Science Lab (1 hr)
AGR 115 Agricultural Equipment (2 hrs)
MAT 105 or Higher Mathematics -Element 2
BIO 111 or 112 Biology -Element 4A (4 hrs)
Sophomore (1st Semester) 14 hrs
AGR 340 Consv of Ag Resources
AGR 301 Ag Experience (1 hr)
CHE 101 Chemistry –Element 4B
CHE 101L Chemistry Lab (1 hr) –Element 4B
ECO 230 Economics –Element 5B
ENG 102 Composition II –Element 1B
Junior (1st Semester) 15 hrs
AGR 304 Pest Management (4 hrs)
AGR 305 Junior Seminar (1 hr)
Animal Production Selection (4 hrs)
Element 6 (3 hrs)
Animal Science Selection
Senior (1st Semester) 15 hrs
AGR 321 Feeds and Feeding (4 hrs)
Animal Science Selection
AGR 301 Ag Experience (1 hr)
Free Electives (4 hrs)
AGR 409 Ag Finance
Freshman (2nd Semester) 16 hrs
AGR 130 Principles of Agronomy
AGR 131 Agronomy Lab (1 hr)
ENG 101 Composition -Element 1A
AGR 213 Agricultural Mechanics
CIS 212 or CSC 104 or CCT 201
Element 5A (3 hrs)
Sophomore (2nd Semester) 15 hrs
AGR 215 Soils
AGR 216 Soils Lab (1 hr)
AGR 308 Ag Econ
Element 6 (3 hrs)
CMS 100 or 210 Communications –Element 1C
Element 3 Writing Intensive (3 hrs)
Junior (2nd Semester) 16 hrs
Animal Science Selection
Element 3
Animal Production Selection (3 hrs)
ACC 201Accounting
AGR 349 (1 hr)
AGR/OHO Elective (3 hrs)
Senior (2nd Semester) 14 hrs
AGR 499 or 509 Capstone
AGR 411 Senior Seminar (1 hr)
Free Electives (4 hrs)
Animal Science Selection
Wellness (3 hrs)
BTS 400 College to Career (0 credit)**
*A total of 42 credits including electives must be upper division (>300).
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Area Major, Animal Science Option
UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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General Education ……………………………………………………………….. 36 hours
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Orientation Course (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.)………………………….…. 1 hour
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Wellness……………………………………………………………………….…... 3 hours
COLLEGE REQUIREMENT................................................................................................1 hour
CORE COURSES……………………………...................................................................... 30 hours
AGRICULTURE OPTION…………………………………………………………….…...41 hours
SUPPORTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................8 hours
TOTAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS…………………………………..120 HRS
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution
Rev. 06/01/2012
ANIMAL SCIENCE OPTION
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR AGRICULTURE (B.S. DEGREE)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (2012-13)
POTENTIAL ENTRY-LEVEL JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH A B.S. IN AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL SCIENCE OPTION
Agribusiness Service Manager
Manages retail business involving sales of agricultural supplies;
has responsibilities for all aspects of the business management
$30,000+
Agribusiness Service Sales
Sells to retail customers; keeps records of inventory; purchases,
sells and demonstrates merchandise to potential customers
$30,000+
Bank and/or Loan Officer
Consults with loan applicants concerning their needs and ability to
meet financial repayment schedules; evaluates and makes
decisions about agricultural loan applications
$30,000+
Farm Manager
Responsible for all decision-making related to the crop, animal,
equipment, and labor needs of the farm; keeps records and
evaluates farm financial progress.
$25,000+
Farm Credit Agency
Helps farmers assess their needs and repayment abilities for
agricultural production enterprises
$30,000+
Dairy Herdsman
Management and planning of dairy enterprise
Laboratory Technician
Assisting in the designing and implementing of research
experiments/commercial laboratory technician
$30,000+
Extension/4-H Agent
Develop local agriculture and youth programs
$30,000+
Pharmaceutical Sales
Represent pharmaceutical companies to local agriculture stores
and farmers
$30,000+
Feed Sales Representative
Represent feed companies to local agriculture stores and farmers
$30,000+
Genetics/AI
Work with farmers and AI organizations in promotion of purebred
dairy industry
$30,000+
Dairy Equipment Sales
Work with farmers in sales and maintenance of milking equipment
$30,000+
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Department of Agriculture
A.B. Carter Building
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 622-2228
E-mail: John.Settimi@eku.edu
www.agriculture.eku.edu
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution
Rev. 06/01/2012
$25-35,000