Agriculture/Applied Plant Science - AS Degree (2009-2010)
Willmar (64 Credits) - Education Plan

The first two years at Ridgewater College can lead to completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in various agriculture majors at four-year institutions such as the University of Minnesota (St. Paul and Crookston campuses), Southwest State University, and South Dakota State University. Articulation agreements have been created to make transferring easier. An adviser will work with students to help guarantee transfer of credits, depending on the choice of college and major. Ridgewater College also offers technical agriculture programs leading to two-year diplomas and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(13 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
AGRI 111 Introductory Soil Science 3 
AGRI 112 Introduction to Agronomy 3 
AGRI 1670 Integrated Pest Management 3 
AGRI 1720 Corn and Soybean Production 3 
BIOL 200 General Biology I 5 
BIOL 201 General Biology II 5 
CHEM 151 Principles of Chemistry I 5 
CHEM 152 Principles of Chemistry II 5 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
ENGL 122 College Composition II: Writing with Sources 3 
MATH 112 College Algebra 4 
PHYS 101 College Physics 4 
SPCH 220 Public Speaking 3 
Total Credits: 49  
 
Elective Courses
(this course is not required but is recommended)
Recommended elective:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MATH 207 Statistics and Its Applications 4 
 
Elective Courses
Select courses that fulfill requirements in Goals 5 and 6 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 15  
 
Total AS Degree Credits: 64