Department of Agricultural Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Majors in agriculture include University core requirements, department core requirements, agricultural science core requirements, and major requirements specified under each degree option and total 120 semester credit hours (see each degree for specific requirements). Students must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) for all courses at WTAMU counted toward the degree; at least a 2.0 GPA for all courses in the department and agricultural cores, 2.0 GPA in major requirements and 2.0 GPA in the major subject. At least 36 semester hours of credit must be earned from upper-level (3000- and 4000-level) courses. In addition, students in the teacher certification option of the agriculture major must meet professional development standards set by the Department of Education. For specific requirements, see the “Department of Education” section of the catalog. Major in Animal Science (Major Code: 523) Select BIOL 1413, CHEM 1411 or 1405, MATH 1314 and AGBE 2317 to satisfy core curriculum requirements. Department Core (13–16 hours)* - IDS 1071.
- AGBE 2317.
- AGRI or BIOL 3301.
- AGRI 3318.
- ANSC 1319.
- PSES 1307.
*If AGBE 2317 is used to meet University core requirements, department core is 13 hours. Agricultural Science Core (23 hours) - AGBE 3301 or 3304, 3302.
- AGRI 3330, 4103.
- ANSC 1329, 3374.
- IPM 2313.
- PSES 3411.
Major Requirements (35–36 hours) - CHEM 1412.
- BIOL 2420 or 2572.
- ANSC 2376, 2371, 3317, 3340, 3355, 3375.
- Three courses from ANSC 4320, 4321, 4322, 4324, 4328, 4370. No more than two of the following (4320, 4321, 4322, 4328) may be taken to meet major requirements.
Electives (6–7 hours) |