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ASCI 223 Systems of Small Ruminant BS Management ASCI 224 Equine Science Program Learning Objectives ASCI 225 Introduction to Poultry Management 1. Achieve a high degree of agricultural literacy. DSCI 230 General Dairy Husbandry 2. Lead and direct individuals and groups in thought and action. Ag Systems Technology 3. Analyze and communicate effectively the major issues in . BRAE 121 Agricultural Mechanics 2 4. Demonstrate cultural competencies in an increasingly global BRAE 141 Safety 3 agricultural industry and society. BRAE 321 Agricultural Safety 3 5. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills. BRAE 340 Water Management (Upper- 4 6. Seamlessly and professionally integrate technology into practices. Division B) 1 Plant Science Degree Requirements and Curriculum AEPS 120 Principles of and Crop 4 In addition to the program requirements listed on this page, student Science must also satisfy requirements outlined in more detail in the AEPS 190 California Vegetable Production 4 Minimum Requirements for Graduation (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/ or AEPS 230 Environmental Horticulture generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext) section of or AEPS 240 Commercial Seed Production this catalog, including: or AEPS 245 Horticultural Production Techniques • 60 units of upper-division courses Natural Resources • Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR) NR/ES 308 Fire and Society (Upper-Division D) 1 4 • 2.0 GPA or NR 323 Human Dimensions in Natural Resources • U.S. Cultural Pluralism (USCP) Management SS 120 Introductory Science (GE 4 Note: No Major or Support courses may be selected as credit/no credit. 1 Electives) MAJOR COURSES or SS 130 in Environmental and Agricultural Systems AGC 102 Orientation to Agricultural 2 Safe Practices in Handling Food Products Communication & Agricultural DSCI 231 General Dairy Manufacturing 4 Science or FSN 230 Elements of Food Processing AGC 404 Foundations of Agricultural 3 FSN 275 Elements of Food Safety 4 Leadership Approved Electives in Emphasis Area AGED 410 Computer Applications in Agricultural 2 Select courses from the Guide to Approved Agricultural 24 Education Electives - Emphasis Areas. At least 29 units in the AGC 452 Current Trends and Issues in 4 combination of Approved Electives and Free Electives Agricultural Communication must be at the 300-400 level. or AG 360 Holistic Management SUPPORT COURSES or AG 450 Applied Holistic Management Foundation Science and Mathematics or AG 452 Issues Affecting California Agriculture BOT 121 General 4 AGC 460 Research Methodology in Agricultural 1 or MCRO 221 Communication and Agricultural or PHYS 121 College Physics I Science CHEM 110 World of Chemistry (B1 & B3) 1 4 AGC 461 Senior Project I 1 or CHEM 127 General Chemistry for Agriculture and Life Science I AGC 462 Senior Project II 1 MATH 118 Precalculus Algebra (B4) 1,2 4 Foundation in Agriculture Courses or MATH 119 Precalculus Trigonometry or MATH 141 Calculus I AGB 202 Introduction to Sales 4 or MATH 161 Calculus for the Life I AGB 212 4 or MATH 221 Calculus for Business and Economics AGB 301 Food and Fiber Marketing 4 GENERAL EDUCATION (GE) or WVIT 343 Branded Wine Marketing (See GE program requirements below.) 48 FREE ELECTIVES ASCI 112 Principles of Animal Science (B2) 1 4 Free Electives 3 22 Select from the following 8 Total units 180 ASCI 221 Introduction to Beef Production 1 ASCI 222 Systems of Swine Production Required in Major or Support; also satisfies General Education (GE) requirement. 2 BS Agricultural Science

2 MATH 116 and MATH 117 substitute. AGC 475 Crisis Communication in Food and 3 At least 29 units of Approved Electives and Free Electives must Agriculture be at the 300-400 level. Students are encouraged to consult with Animal Science the academic advisor in developing a plan for fulfilling degree ASCI 211 Science requirements. ASCI 212 Show Management ASCI 220 Introductory Animal Nutrition and Guide to Approved Agricultural Electives - Feeding Emphasis Areas ASCI 221 Introduction to Beef Production Approved Agricultural Electives have been categorized by Emphasis ASCI 222 Systems of Swine Production Area to guide students. Advisor approval of Agricultural Electives is not ASCI 223 Systems of Small Ruminant required, but consultation with an advisor is recommended to ensure that Management the required number of upper-division units is met. Also, bear in mind that ASCI 225 Introduction to Poultry Management selection may impact pursuit of post-baccalaureate studies and/or goals. ASCI 226 Livestock Evaluation It is imperative for students seeking a teaching credential to select one ASCI 232 General Animal Science Laboratory Emphasis Area and adhere to the approved list of courses. ASCI 239 Principles of Emphasis Areas ASCI 311 Advanced Beef System Select Emphasis Area of choice: 24 Management Technology ASCI 321 Zoonoses and Veterinary Public BRAE 142 Agricultural Power and Machinery Health Concerns Management ASCI 325 Egg Production, Processing and BRAE 150 Design Graphics and CAD for Distribution Agricultural Engineering ASCI 330 Poultry Meat Production and BRAE 152 3-D Solids Modeling Processing BRAE 240 Agricultural Engineering Laboratory ASCI 342 Poultry Business Management BRAE 244 Precision Farming ASCI 350 Nonruminant Nutrition BRAE 333 Aquacultural Engineering ASCI 425 Meat Industry Study Tour BRAE 335 Internal Combustion Engines DSCI 230 General Dairy Husbandry BRAE 337 Landscape Irrigation DSCI 241 Dairy Cattle Selection, Breeds, Fitting and Showing BRAE 348 Energy for a Sustainable Society DSCI 301 Dairy Cattle Nutrition BRAE 438 Drip/Micro Irrigation DSCI 330 Artificial Insemination and Embryo BRAE 440 Agricultural Irrigation Systems BRAE 481 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics DSCI 333 Dairy Animal Health, Safety and Agribusiness Applied Technology AGB 214 Agribusiness Financial Accounting Crop and AGB 260 Agribusiness Data Literacy AEPS 150 Forage Crops AGB 304 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in AEPS 190 California Vegetable Production Agriculture AEPS 240 Commercial Seed Production AGB 309 Advanced Sales Techniques AEPS 245 Horticultural Production Techniques AGB 310 Agribusiness Credit and Finance AEPS 321 Weed and Management AGB 312 AEPS 355 Citrus and Avocado Fruit Production AGB 313 Agriculture Economic Analysis AEPS 421 Postharvest Technology of AGB 322 Principles of Agribusiness Horticultural Crops Management SS 221 and Plant Nutrition AGB 323 Decision Making with Agribusiness SS 322 Soil Plant Relationships Accounting Information SS 444 Soil Judging AGB 369 Agricultural Personnel Management Forestry and Natural Resources AGB 370 World Food Economy BIO 227 Wildlife Conservation Biology AGB 404 Food Retail Management NR 142 Environmental Management AGB 440 Field Studies in Agribusiness NR 208 Dendrology AGB 445 Produce Marketing NR 306 Natural Resource and AGC 314 California Fairgrounds and Habitat Management Expositions NR/ES 308 Fire and Society AGC 318 Fairgrounds and Facility Management BS Agricultural Science 3

NR 312 Technology of Wildland Fire Area C Arts and Humanities Management Lower-division courses in Area C must come from three NR/LA 317 The World of Spatial Data and different subject prefixes. Geographic Information Technology C1 Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, 4 NR 321 Water Resources Technology and Theater Society C2 Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, 4 NR 323 Human Dimensions in Natural Languages other than English Resources Management Lower-Division C Elective - Select a course from either C1 4 NR/ES 360 Ethnicity and the Land or C2 NR 402 Forest Health Upper-Division C 4 NR/CRP 404 Environmental Law Area D Social Sciences - Select courses in NR/CRP 408 Water Resource Law and Policy Area D from at least two different Ornamental Horticulture prefixes BOT 121 General Botany D1 American Institutions (Title 5, Section 4 40404 Requirement) AEPS 123 Landscape Installation and Maintenance D2 Lower-Division D 4 1 AEPS 124 Plant Propagation Upper-Division D (4 units in Major) 0 AEPS 341 Cut Flower Production Area E Lifelong Learning and Self- Development AEPS 342 Potted Plant Production Lower-Division E 4 AEPS 343 Turfgrass Management Area F Ethnic Studies AEPS 381 Native Plants for California Landscapes Lower-Division F 4 AEPS 424 Nursery Crop Production GE Electives in Areas B, C, and D AEPS 432 Specialized Operations for Golf Select courses from two different areas; may be lower- Courses and Athletic Fields division or upper-division courses. 1 AEPS 437 Park and Public Space Management GE Electives (4 units in Major plus 4 units in GE) 4 BRAE 337 Landscape Irrigation Total units 48

1 Required in Major or Support; also satisfies General Education (GE) General Education (GE) Requirements requirement. • 72 units required, 24 of which are specified in Major and/or Support. • If any of the remaining 48 units is used to satisfy a Major or Support requirement, additional units of Free Electives may be needed to complete the total units required for the degree. • See the complete GE course listing (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/ generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext). • A grade of C- or better is required in one course in each of the following GE Areas: A1 (Oral Communication), A2 (Written Communication), A3 (Critical Thinking), and B4 (Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning).

Area A English Language Communication and Critical Thinking A1 Oral Communication 4 A2 Written Communication 4 A3 Critical Thinking 4 Area B Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning B1 Physical Science (4 units in Support) 0 1

B2 Life Science (4 units in Major) 1 0 B3 One lab taken with either a B1 or B2 course B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 0 (4 units in Support) 1 Upper-Division B (4 units in Major) 1 0