CERTIFICATE

Engineering Technology Dept. (810) 989-5754

American agriculture has taken on a high degree of sophistication and complexity. New developments in production, fertilizers, pest control, food processing, farm supplies, recreation, and ornamental landscaping have created a need for individuals with technical training in a galaxy of agricultural occupations.

Suggested first year courses:

1st Semester Semester Hours

ENG 101 English Composition I ................3

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science ............................................3

Electives* 9

2nd Semester Semester Hours

Electives* 15

Total Credit Hours = 30;

Total Contact Hours = 30 – 38

*25 credits of electives must be selected from the following list:

AGR 103 Introduction to Soils ......................................................................... 3
AGR 104 Computer-Aided Drafting for Landscaping ...................................2
AGR 105 Introduction to Horticulture ...............................................................2
AGR 110 Farm and Agri-Business Management ..........................................3
AGR 123 Livestock Production ........................................................................3
AGR 124Introduction to Forestry .................................................................... 3
AGR 126Garden and Landscaping Maintenance .........................................3
AGR 127LandscapePlantIdentificationandSelection ...................................2
AGR 201Agriculture Crop Production ........................................................... 3
AGR 202Integrated Pest Management ......................................................... 3
AGR 206Applied Horticulture ......................................................................... 3
AGR 207Greenhouse Management .............................................................. 2
AGR 208Nursery Management ...................................................................... 2
AGR 209Turf Management ............................................................................. 2
AGR 221Animal Feeds ................................................................................... 3
AGR 227Landscape Design .......................................................................... 3
ACCT 189OfficeAccounting(orhigherACCTclass) ...................................... 4
BUS 150Principles of Business .....................................GA ......................... 4
BUS 153Introduction to Business Law ..........................CT .......................... 3
BUS 155Principles of Management .............................................................. 3
BUS 158 Business Math ................................................CT MA .................... 4
BUS 180Marketing Principles ....................................................................... 4
BUS 181Professional Selling ........................................OC ......................... 3

Students in Agricultural Technology or Agriculture Science should seek advising from the Coordinator of the
Agriculture Discipline to determine the most appropriate courses.