Agricultural Science, AS
Program Code: Agricultural Science-AS
Program Description
The Associate of Science, Agricultural Science is a two-year transferable program. The curriculum includes a core of courses in agriculture, animal nutrition, math, science, and economics. Agricultural science is critical to maintaining and developing global food systems, and this work takes place in offices, laboratories, and in the field. This degree is the start of an educational path that will prepare you for a successful career in a high-demand industry.
Agricultural Science Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
For General Agriculture Science Track
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AGSC 100 | Elements of Livestock Production | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| MATH 126 | Pre-Calculus I (or higher) | 3 |
| Fine arts 7 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| MATH 127 | Pre-Calculus II or Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences or Calculus I | 3 |
| MKT 210 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BIOL 190A & BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| CH 201 or CH 202 | Ancient and Medieval Cultures (or any other General Education Humanities) 7 or The Modern World | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| AGSC 206 | Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition (Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition) | 3 |
| APST 207 | Practical Statistics (Practical Statistics) | 3 |
| BIOL 191A & BIOL 191L | Introduction to Organismal Biology and Intro to Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change (or any other U.S. and Nevada Constitutions course) 7 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
For Animal Science Track
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AGSC 100 | Elements of Livestock Production | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 126 | Pre-Calculus I (or higher) | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Fine Arts 7 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 127 | Pre-Calculus II or Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences or Calculus I | 3 |
| NUTR 253 | Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care (satisfies Diversity or any other general elective) | 3 |
| AGSC 255 | Meat Industry, Food Safety, and Quality Systems (Meat Industry, Food Safety, and Quality Systems) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| APST 207 | Practical Statistics (Practical Statistics) | 3 |
| BIOL 190A & BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 201 or CH 202 | Ancient and Medieval Cultures (or any other General Education Humanities) 7 or The Modern World | 3 |
| CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change (or any other U.S and Nevada Constitution course) 7 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| AGSC 206 | Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition (Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition) | 3 |
| BIOL 191A & BIOL 191L | Introduction to Organismal Biology and Intro to Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 220 | Introductory Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| General elective | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
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If you are going for the UNR General Agricultural Science program, choose a Fine Arts course that is also a Diversity course.
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See the approved General Education page for a complete list of courses.
Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English 1 | 3-6 | |
| Including ENG 102 or ENG 114 | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Recommend: | ||
| Ancient and Medieval Cultures | ||
or CH 202 | The Modern World | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Required: | ||
| Pre-Calculus I (or higher) | ||
| Science (Lab Required) | (6) | |
| Required: | ||
| CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 8 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Required: | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 2 | (3) | |
| Recommend: | ||
| Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care | ||
| or Fine Arts that also counts as a Diversity | ||
| Science (2 units satisfied though required CHEM 121 and CHEM 122, 4 units satisfied though degree requirements) | (6) | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Recommend: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| AGSC 100 | Elements of Livestock Production (Elements of Livestock Production) | 3 |
| BIOL 190A & BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 191A & BIOL 191L | Introduction to Organismal Biology and Intro to Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| MATH 127 | Pre-Calculus II 3 | 3 |
| or MATH 176 | Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | |
| or MATH 181 | Calculus I | |
| APST 207 | Practical Statistics (Practical Statistics) | 3 |
| AGSC 206 | Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition (Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition) | 3 |
| General Agriculture Science Track Requirements | 12 | |
| Financial Accounting 4 | ||
| Managerial Accounting 4 | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems 4 | ||
| Marketing Principles 4 | ||
| Animal Science Track Requirements | 7 | |
| Meat Industry, Food Safety, and Quality Systems (Meat Industry, Food Safety, and Quality Systems) | ||
| Introductory Organic Chemistry 5 | ||
| General Electives for Animal Science Track | 6 | |
| Recommend: | ||
| Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care (satisfies Diversity) | ||
| Total Units | 61-62 | |
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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become general elective units.
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If you are going for the UNR General Agricultural Science program, choose a Fine Arts course that is also a Diversity course.
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If MATH 181 is used as your General Education Mathematics course, the 3 units will become general elective units.
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Course needed for the UNR General Agriculture Emphasis.
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Course needed for UNR Animal Science Emphasis and the UNR Plant Science Emphasis.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Utilize appropriate terminology for agricultural practices including feed, forage, and management.
PSLO2: Explain the fundamental principles of livestock production and nutrition.
PSLO3: Explain concepts and theories related to evolutionary processes and anatomical and physiological functions of organisms.
PSLO4: Explain concepts and theories related to genetics, cellular processes, and molecular structure and function.
PSLO5: Utilize the scientific method to design a controlled experiment, collect, analyze, and interpret data; present findings in written and oral formats.
PSLO6: Apply quantitative reasoning skills to interpret agricultural data.
PSLO7: Demonstrate proficient use of basic laboratory equipment and follow safe laboratory practices.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
