Academics
A.A.S., Major in Diversified Agriculture
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This curriculum provides students with technical knowledge in Animal Science, Farm Maintenance, Welding, Farm Soil Conditions, Environmental and Natural Resources with advanced technical knowledge in sustainable agriculture, field crop production, pest management, soil and water management, hydraulics & pneumatics, agriculture economics and marketing related to the agricultural industry.
Also included is an internship program to provide students with real hands-on experiences in the agriculture industry.
Program Location: Saluda County
Contact Information: Hugh Bland
Required Courses
Day Program
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 206 | Basic Farm Maintenance | 4.0 |
| MAT 170 | Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I | 3.0 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4.0 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communication | 3.0 |
| or ENG 101 English Composition I | 3.0 | |
| FOR 104 | Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resources | 1.0 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| CWE 101 | Cooperative Work Experience Preparation | 1.0 |
| HRT 125 | Soils | 4.0 |
| AGR 203 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4.0 |
| AGR 211 | Applied Agriculture Calculations | 3.0 |
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation | 3.0 |
| or other approved Humanities/fine art course | ||
| SUMMER TERM | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 210 | SCWE in Agriculture | 8.0 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 207 | Field Crop Production | 3.0 |
| AGR 201 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | 3.0 |
| HRT 127 | Soil and Water Management | 4.0 |
| AGR 205 | Pest Management | 3.0 |
| PSY 103 | Human Relations | 3.0 |
| or PSY 201 General Psychology | ||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | Credit Hours | |
| AGR 209 | Introduction to Agriculture Marketing | 3.0 |
| AGR 208 | Introduction to Agriculture Economics | 3.0 |
| IMT 131 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 4.0 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 70.0 | |
| * Students wishing to transfer to a 4-year college should consult advisor for possible higher level requirements and for other transferable course information. | ||
Updated 4/3/2013
Advisement Information
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The majority of this program will be offered at the Saluda County Campus.
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Students planning to transfer to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) may wish to take an additional elective in Business.
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Students considering transfer to Clemson may pursue the A.A.S. in Agriculture or Horticulture and consult with Hugh Bland about taking additional science (biology and chemistry) and higher level math coursework.
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If possible, please refer all new students majoring in Agriculture or Horticulture to Hugh Bland or Aaron Wood.
Advising Information updated 4/18/2012