Precision Agribusiness Management, AAS

Campus: Muscatine Community College

The Precision Agribusiness Management AAS is a two-year program which provides students with the skills needed to succeed in precision agriculture roles. The areas of agronomy, technology, and human relations are emphasized through hands on coursework based on industry standards. The program includes studies in Geographic Information Systems and Geo-spatial Data Collection. Four internship opportunities are offered during this program to provide real world experiences and professional training.

Plan of Study

Term 1

AGB 108 - Human Relations I Credit(s): 1.50
AGB 336 - Agricultural Selling Credit(s): 3.00
AGC 941 - Employment Experience I Credit(s): 3.00
ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3.00
SPC 170 - Professional Communication Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SPC 112 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 13.50 Credits

Term 2

AGA 210 - Corn and Soybean Production Credit(s): 3.00
AGA 285 - Crop Protection Credit(s): 3.00
AGB 109 - Human Relations II Credit(s): 1.50
AGC 915 - Alpha Mu Sigma I Credit(s): 1.00
AGC 942 - Employment Experience II Credit(s): 1.00 - 4.00 (3.00 Credits for this term)
AGP 420 - Geospatial Data Collection Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 104 - Applied Math Topics Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 17.50 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

ACC 142 - Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3.00
AGA 373 - Integrated Crop Management Credit(s): 2.00
AGC 103 - Ag Computer Credit(s): 3.00 OR
CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 8.00 Credits

Term 4

AGA 182 - Introduction to Soil Science Credit(s): 3.00
AGA 901 - Seed Science Credit(s): 1.50
AGB 133 - Introduction to Ag Business Credit(s): 3.00
AGB 280 - Business Law for Agriculture Credit(s): 1.50
AGC 943 - Employment Experience III Credit(s): 3.00
GIS 111 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 5

AGA 349 - Fertilizers Credit(s): 1.50
AGA 390 - Introduction to Renewable Resources Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENV 115 - Environmental Science Credit(s): 3.00
AGB 357 - Agribusiness Marketing and Retailing Credit(s): 3.00
AGC 916 - Alpha Mu Sigma II Credit(s): 1.00
AGC 944 - Employment Experience IV Credit(s): 1.00 - 4.00 (3.00 Credits for this term)
AGP 243 - Precision Agricultural Applications Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 14.50 Credits

Term 5 Optional Course

AGM 423 - Equipment & Diesel Performance Credit(s): 2.00

AAS Total: 68.50 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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