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C.A.S Agriculture

Why Agriculture?

This program will provide students with the skills necessary for entry level employment or enhancement of present employment in the agriculture industry. It provides an overview of agricultural careers, as well as opportunities to meet and work with agricultural professionals in the area. Upon completion of the program, students will be qualified for entry-level work with agricultural businesses, including farm, ranch and entrepreneurial opportunities. Should students choose to do so, the required certificate classes and electives will transfer into the two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Agriculture. Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor.

Graduates of this program will have knowledge in:

Animal Science;
Animal Nutrition;
Farm and Ranch Business Planning;
Grazing systems and stocking rates;
Basics of crop production.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 30(31)

First Year - Fall Semester 14(15) Credits		Credits
AGSC 101AGSC 101 - Intro to Ag & Env Resources his course is an overview of the agriculture industry and includes discussion of careers and training or degree programs required for employment in agriculture.	Intro to Ag & Env Resources	1
ANSC 100ANSC 100 - Introduction to Animal Science This course is an introduction to fundamental physical and biological phenomena forming the basis of animal science in agriculture.	Introduction to Animal Science	3
NRSM 101NRSM 101 - Natural Resource Conservation This course is designed to introduce students to the benefits of range management and illustrate how the science of range management can be used on the farm or ranch. Range economics, range management plans, improvement and repair of rangeland and ecosystems will be covered. Co-requisite: NRSM 102.	Natural Resource Conservation	3
NRSM 102NRSM 102 - Montana Range Plants Rangeland inventory and classification methods will be reviewed. Common native and introduced plants will be identified in the field and the classroom. Co-requisite: NRSM 101.	Montana Range Plants	1
WRIT 108WRIT 108 - Elementary Technical Writing Technical Writing for the Trades is designed to prepare the student for job-related writing. The student will learn to communicate information that is new to someone who needs to know the information in order to do a job or make a decision. Topics include adapting messages to audiences, organizing paragraphs, revising for style, summarizing information, weighing ethical issues, creating appropriate page layout for everyday communications situations, and explaining a process. Specific applications are individualized according to students' career plans and are chosen from several categories including effective memo/letter writing, short report writing, and proposal writing. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for transfer. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement.	Elementary Technical Writing	2
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	Written Communication Elective	(3)
EQUS 101EQUS 101 - Introduction to Equine Studies The horse has served humanity for centuries in many different ways. Today, the horse serves primarily as a source of pleasure in technologically advanced nations, but it still serves as a beast of burden and for draft power in underdeveloped countries. This course will give the student an overview of equine health that will provide a basis for subsequent more practical and scientifically based courses. In this class, we will look at the evolution and behavior of the horse, the history of horsemanship, contemporary breeds and their uses, selection of an appropriate horse (including conformation and pre-purchase examinations), and insights into career avenues within the equine industry.	Introduction to Equine Studies	4
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Directed Elective	Electives	(4)
First Year - Spring Semester 16 Credits		Credits
AGSC103/104AGSC103/104 - Applied Agriculture Science & Lab This course includes a variety of current topics in agriculture. The purpose of this course is to expose students to a different area of agriculture every week and includes working with professionals in each area. Co-requisite: AGSC 104.	Applied Agriculture Science & Lab	3
AGSC 110AGSC 110 - Ag Issues Forum Students survey current issues in agriculture through guest speakers, agricultural news, and media presentations.	Ag Issues Forum	1
ACTG 101ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures This course provides fundamental instruction on financial record keeping and basic bookkeeping methods. Topics include implementing the basic accounting equation; using T accounts; preparing and posting journal entries, reversing entries, and closing entries; payroll reporting; compiling income statements, balance sheets, and statements of owner's equity. This course satisfies a core requirement for the AAS degree in Auto Mechanics or Building Technology. In addition, it is an excellent class to prepare students for the Principles of Accounting courses.	Accounting Procedures	3
COMX 111COMX 111 - Introduction to Public Speaking This course is intended to help students develop skills in speaking, organizing thoughts, and listening. Major emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of formal speeches.	Introduction to Public Speaking	3
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COMX 115COMX 115 - Interpersonal Communication The objectives of this introductory-level course are to help students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of interpersonal communication theory and to learn useful skills that will enable them to be more effective in establishing healthy interpersonal relationships in their personal lives and professions.	Interpersonal Communication	(3)
M 108M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Mathematics	3
CAPP 120CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications.	Introduction to Computers	3

Please refer to the the Current Catalog for specific program details.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 30(31)