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INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
Welcome to the Department of Agriculture at Western Kentucky University!
This publication has been printed in the interest of both the prospective and established student
studying Agriculture at Western. The established student is encouraged to use the information
within this manual to help determine coursework so that he/she can fulfill undergraduate
program requirements with the least amount of complications.
Each student should decide on an educational goal coinciding with his/her interests and abilities
before, or soon after, entering a university program. Only a small percentage of students drop
out of college because of lack of inherent ability to complete a well-balanced college program.
Many students who fail to complete graduation requirements do so because they have not
identified and established realistic goals based on their abilities and interests.
The information contained in this publication is an attempt to outline the agricultural programs at
Western Kentucky University. A student should choose one of the proposed options no later
than the first semester of the Junior year in order to complete requirements for a particular
option.
Consult the current University Catalog for course and curricular descriptions.
CAUTION: Utilization of this publication is highly advisable! This book cannot suffer from
overuse. Consult it often and if you have any questions, contact your advisor or
another faculty member within the Department of Agriculture.
Revised July 28, 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Faculty and Staff .......................................................................................................................1
You and Your Advisor .....................................................................................................................2
Change of Advisor ...........................................................................................................................2
Agriculture and WKU ......................................................................................................................3
The Student Body ............................................................................................................................3
Student Organizations ......................................................................................................................3
Definitions........................................................................................................................................4
Steps to Graduate on Time………………………………………………………………………...5
Areas of Specialization for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture ...................................6
Areas of Specialization for the Associate of Science Degree in Agriculture ..................................7
Pre-Professional Programs ...............................................................................................................7
Course Requirements
General Education Requirements ........................................................................................8
Basic Agriculture Requirements ..........................................................................................9
Agribusiness .......................................................................................................................10
Agricultural Education ................................................................................................. 11-12
Agronomy - Plant Science .................................................................................................13
Agronomy - Soil Science ...................................................................................................14
Animal Science ..................................................................................................................15
Horticulture .................................................................................................................. 16-18
Turf and Golf Course Management ...................................................................................19
General Agriculture ...........................................................................................................20
Associate of Science - Agriculture Technology and Management ....................................20
Associate of Science - Turf and Golf Course Management Program ................................21
Pre-Forestry........................................................................................................................22
Pre-Veterinary Medicine .............................................................................................. 23-24
Courses - Department of Agriculture ....................................................................................... 25-29
ICAP..……………………………………………………………………………………………30
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THE FACULTY AND STAFF
(Area Code is 270)
Faculty or Staff Member Office Address Office E-Mail Address Dr. Charles Anderson 232 EST 745-5958 [email protected]
Animal Science - Equine
Dr. Alvin Bedel (Optionally Retired) [email protected]
Ag Business-
Dr. Jenks Britt 138 EST 745-8943 [email protected]
Animal Science
Dr. Linda Gonzales 237 EST 202-5639 [email protected]
Agronomy – Forage Crops
Dr. David Coffey (Optionally Retired) 792-2426 [email protected]
Ag Education
Mr. Roger Dennis 258 EST 745-5966 [email protected]
Floriculture
Dr. Becky Gilfillen 256 EST 745-5970 [email protected]
Agronomy - Soils
Ms. Kristie Guffey Glasgow 270-659-6953 [email protected]
Instructor
Dr. Elmer Gray (Optionally Retired) 236 EST 745-2446 [email protected]
Plant Genetics
Mrs. Gabrielle Hunt 269 EST 745-3152 [email protected]
Account Specialist
Mrs. Lorna Inglis 269 EST` 745-3151 [email protected]
Office Associate
Mr. Bob Jaynes Farm 745-FARM (3276) [email protected]
Farm Manager
Dr. Gordon Jones (Optionally Retired) 235 EST 745-5960 [email protected]
Pre-Vet & Animal Science - Swine
Dr. John Kessell 242 EST 745-5965 [email protected]
Ag Education
Dr. Stephen King EST 240 745-5964 [email protected]
Ag Economics
Mr. Joseph Reynolds Taylor Center 991-5507 [email protected]
Agriculture Technician
Dr. Jack Rudolph 268 EST 745-3151/781-9285 [email protected]
Dept. Head Agriculture, Ag Mechanics & Ag Education
Mr. Cris Scudder 244 EST 745-2969 [email protected]
Ag Mechanics
Dr. Nevil Speer 234 EST 745-5959 [email protected]
Animal Science - Beef
Dr. David Stiles (Optionally Retired) 231 EST 745-5957 [email protected]
Animal Science - Dairy
Dr. Martin Stone 239 EST 745-5963 [email protected]
Horticulture & Pre-Forestry
Mr. Jeremy Waddell Dairy 590-2249 [email protected]
Dairy Herdsman
Dr. Todd Willian 255 EST 745-5969 [email protected]
Agronomy – Field Crops, Pest Management
Dr. Paul Woosley 245 EST 745-5967 [email protected]
Golf Course Management
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YOU AND YOUR ADVISOR
Students entering Western Kentucky University are assigned a faculty advisor in the department
of their choice. The faculty advisor is assigned to assist students in planning their program of
study - make use of her or him! Contact your advisor for assistance or clarification concerning
your program of study.
Feel free to take your problems, academic and personal, to your advisor. If appropriate, your
advisor can refer you to someone more qualified to help. Since your advisor also teaches classes
and does other activities, it might save you both time to schedule an appointment. However, our
doors are always open.
For your personal use, and ready reference, we suggest you fill in the information below about
your advisor.
My advisor is
Office address is Environmental Science and Technology Building
Office phone is
E-mail address is
CHANGE OF ADVISOR
If, for some reason, you would like to change advisors, you should check with the office
personnel in the Department of Agriculture or simply make an appointment to discuss your
program with the advisor of your choice. Your advisor should be a personal choice. There will
be no hard feelings if you choose to change advisors.
A change of major/advisor/concentration form is accessible to students in Topnet under the
―Student Services/Student Records‖ menu. All students may use this form except:
Graduate students
Undergraduate students with a degree program on file.
Undergraduate students pursuing MORE than two majors
Students must utilize the Change of Major form to view new concentration, majors or minors within
ICAP. While pre-professional programs (i.e. pre-vet and pre-forestry) are labeled as concentrations in
Banner, the programs are no encoded in ICAP. If a student has two concentrations in Banner, the pre-
professional concentration should always be listed as the second priority. Please note: The change of
major form changes what students see in ICAP as their declared major, minor, concentration or advisor.
Students are encouraged to keep their programs of study up-to-date.
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AGRICULTURE AND WKU
The Department of Agriculture at Western Kentucky University is part of the Ogden College of
Science and Engineering. Classrooms and laboratory facilities for Agriculture are located on the
ground, first and second floors of the Environmental Science and Technology Building. The
departmental office is in Room 269 of that building.
Two greenhouses are located behind the Environmental Science and Technology Building for
use by agriculture students. The University Farm, consisting of 785 acres, is located three miles
south of the main campus on Nashville Road. On the farm is located the Charles L. Taylor
Agriculture Center, the University's Grade A Dairy, a classroom-mechanics laboratory facility,
horticulture facilities, a beef handling facility, university beef, swine and horse herds, and crop
acreage. The farm serves as a laboratory for educational and "hands-on" experience for students
studying agriculture. The Agriculture Exposition Center, also located on the Farm, is for
classroom, as well as community use, for activities relating to agriculture and has a 350 seat air
conditioned sales arena and a 2,500 seat show arena.
THE STUDENT BODY
There are approximately 450 students enrolled in 2-year or 4-year programs in Agriculture at
WKU. This includes majors and minors. About 40% of this number are females, and about 50%
of the students enrolled in agriculture do not have farm backgrounds. Students attend from
almost every state east of the Mississippi River, as well as several other states and some foreign
countries.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student involvement is an important part of college life. The Agriculture Department offers
eight student organizations in which students may choose to participate.
Agribusiness Club - This club was organized for those students interested in Agriculture who are
pursuing a career in farming or agribusiness. The purpose of this club is to provide educational
opportunities outside of the classroom, assist students in the employment process and promote
fellowship.
Agronomy Club - The purpose of this club is to provide a common interest association for those
students in the plant and soil sciences and related academic and professional areas. The club will
be associated with the Student Activities Subdivision of the American Society of Agronomy.
The advisors are Drs. Becky Gilfillen and Todd Willian.
Block and Bridle Club - A member chapter of the national organization of clubs at institutions
that offer programs in animal science. Membership is open to all students that have an interest in
any phase of animal science. The advisors are Drs. Gordon Jones and Nevil Speer.
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Dairy Science Club - This club is an affiliate of the national organization and is designed to
expose students to a variety of experiences in the dairy field. The club sponsors several activities
during the year and participates in dairy related events. The advisor is Dr. David Stiles.
Ducks Unlimited - This club is one chapter of the national organization. The organization works
to foster wetland preservation and conservation. The purpose of the club is to interest students in
wildlife habitat preservation.
FFA/Agriculture Education Club - Chartered in 2002, WKU FFA/Ag-Ed Club, is for those
students interested in activities related to agricultural education and teaching high school
Agriculture. One does not need to have been a FFA member to participate. The advisor is Dr.
John Kessell.
Horticulture Club - The purpose of this club is to promote horticulture and to encourage
fellowship among students interested in horticulture at Western Kentucky University, to act as a
coordinating body for other agricultural and plant related clubs at WKU, and to be responsible
for providing leadership for department-wide activities. The advisor is Dr. Martin Stone.
Intercollegiate Horsemen's Association - The purpose of this club is to promote interest and
provide knowledge in all breeds of horses and the many facets of horsemanship, to promote and
develop organized intercollegiate horse activities, to encourage a high scholastic standard and
develop competent leadership among horse oriented students. The advisor is Dr. Charles
Anderson.
Turf Club - The purpose of this club is to involve our students with professional activities related
to the turf industry. We also promote university and community service. There is a great deal of
interaction between students and turf professionals because we promote regular meetings
involving both groups. The advisors are Drs. Paul Woosley and Jack Rudolph.
DEFINITIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree - This degree requires the successful completion of a minimum of
120 semester hours which meet the standards established by the University. It usually requires
four years to complete this degree.
Associate of Science Degree - This degree usually requires two years to complete. Successful
completion of 64 semester hours are required. This program is designed for the student desiring
instruction in specific areas, but not desiring the Bachelor of Science degree. However, courses
taken for the Associate of Science degree may be applied toward the B.S. degree.
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Steps to Graduate on Time
1. Follow one of the undergraduate degree plans listed in the Planning Manual
2. Be advised by an assigned faculty advisor in the Department of Agriculture each semester
and enroll in the courses decided upon at the advising session.
3. Excluding remedial classes, receive a passing grade for an average of 15 hours per semester
for 8 semesters with a minimum 2.0 GPA and a minimum total of 120 hours, including 42 or
more hours upper-division (300- and 400- level) courses. Complete the General Education
requirements of the department and the university. Note specific required mathematics,
biology and chemistry courses.
4. Deviation from any of these conditions may lead to the need for additional hours/courses
and/or semester in order to graduate.
NOTE: 120 hours required to graduate. Tuition price is the same for 12 up to 18 hours.
Maximum credit hours allowed per semester without paying extra is 18. Therefore, 120
hours/18 hours per semester = 3.5 years (7 semesters). An efficient, dedicated student can
graduate in 7 semesters saving thousands and thousands of dollars. Alternatively, a student
could take a full 4 years (8 semesters) at 18 hours per semester and get one semester tuition
FREE to take any classes the student wishes!
Major in Agriculture (No Minor or 2nd Major Required) (508) - This option requires the
completion of 50 semester hours in Agriculture, approved by the advisor, along with General
Education courses and electives to complete a total of 120 semester hours. At least 42 hours
must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Additional majors or minors are not required.
Major in Agriculture (Minor or 2nd Major Required) (605) - This option involves the
completion of at least 30 semester hours in Agriculture, including all basic agriculture
requirements, along with a suitable major or minor(s) in other department(s) to total at least 54
semester hours in Agriculture and the selected major or minor(s) combined. At least 42 hours
must be in courses numbered 300 or above. In addition, General Education courses and electives
are required to complete a total of 120 semester hours for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Minor in Agriculture (308) - 18 semester hours in Agriculture including 494-Contemporary
Agriculture Issues and at least 2 other courses numbered 300 or above are required in this option.
This option is taken along with a suitable major(s) in another area outside Agriculture to total at
least 54 semester hours in the selected major(s) and Agriculture. At least 42 hours must be in
courses numbered 300 or above. In addition, General Education courses and electives are
required to complete a total of 120 semester hours for the Bachelor of Science degree.
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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION FOR THE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Economics - Includes the basic courses in business management and agriculture
with additional emphasis in agricultural economics. The student is prepared for a career in many
of the agricultural-oriented businesses and financial institutions.
Agricultural Education - Leads to certification for teaching agriculture in secondary schools
while obtaining an area of concentration in agriculture. No minor is required. Graduates are in
great demand not only for teaching, but for many agri-related occupations. Student teaching may
be done after 90 hours of coursework is completed.
Agronomy - Plant Science - Involves the study of small grains, corn, soybeans, forages and other
farm crops with emphasis on plant growth and development as well as management for
profitable crop production. This area prepares students for careers in seed, pesticide and grain
industries or agencies.
Agronomy - Soil Science - Involves the study of basic soil properties and processes with
emphasis on improving crop yields, establishing a basis for making management decisions and
conserving our soil resources. This option prepares students for careers in state and federal soil
and water agencies, fertilizer industry, land reclamation and commercial crop production.
Animal Science - Involves the study of principles of breeding, feeding, and management of beef
cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, and swine and the use of animal products as food for man.
Career opportunities exist in the livestock production and meat industries and in related fields.
Students may emphasize courses relating to a species of primary interest.
Horticulture - The main emphasis in the horticulture program is core courses to prepare a student
for a career in the landscape/nursery field. A custom program can be developed to meet the
needs of the student who would like a career in greenhouse production, vegetables, or fruits.
Turf and Golf Course Management - Prepares graduates to manage the grass playing surfaces for
all types of athletic fields. Course work will focus on turf management, irrigation, proper
pesticide use, maintaining turf equipment, and business management.
General Agriculture - Offered for students who do not wish to specialize or for those who would
choose this program while deciding which field of specialization to enter. Since it is a highly
flexible program, electives should be chosen after careful consultation with the advisor.
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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION FOR THE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRICULTURE
Agriculture Technology and Management - May be tailored to the individual interests and needs.
Options include agri-business, agriculture mechanization, animal science, dairy science, general
agriculture and agronomy.
Turf and Golf Course Management - Designed for individuals interested in careers in turf
management such as golf course superintendent, park superintendent, turf maintenance
contractors and many others.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre-Forestry - A two-year program at Western, this course of study will transfer toward the B.S.
degree in Forestry at the University of Kentucky. The program involves study in both
Agriculture and Biology.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine - A three-year program to meet the pre-veterinary requirements of
Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine is recommended for Kentucky residents. For
students who desire to apply to other schools, the pre-vet requirements of the respective schools
will be used in student advising. The program is detailed on page 22.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR AGRICULTURE MAJORS
I. General Education Requirements (50 hours)
A. Organization and Communication of Ideas (12 hours)
1. ENG 100 - Freshman English
2. ENG 300 - Junior English
3. Speech - (145 or 161, 161 is suggested)
4. Foreign Language (second level class required, ie. Spanish 102)
B. Humanities (9 hours)
(At least three fields must be represented)
1. ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature
2. Elective
3. Elective
C. Social and Behavioral Studies (9 hours)
(At least three fields must be represented)
1. HIST 119 or 120
2. AGRI 108 - Rural Sociology
3. Elective(PSY 100 required for AGED; ECON 150 is suggested; ECON
202 or 203 are required for the Business Administration minor, ECON 202
is required for Agri-Business concentration)
D. Natural Sciences - Mathematics (15 hours)
1. BIOL 120 - Biological Concepts*
BIOL 121 - Biological Concepts Lab*
*Horticulture Majors may substitute BIOL 122/123.
2. CHEM 105/106 - Fundamentals of General Chemistry I/Lab and
CHEM 107/108 - Fundamentals of General Chemistry II/Lab
OR
CHEM120/121 - College Chemistry I/Lab and
CHEM 222/223 - College Chemistry II/lab
(The Chemistry department will not allow students to take Organic
Chemistry (Chemistry 340/341 and Chemistry 342/343) without taking the
Chem 120 Sequence).
3. MATH 116 or higher level math
E. World Cultures and American Cultural Diversity (3 hours)
(GEOG 110 is suggested)
F. Physical Development (2 hours)
(Health 100 is required for teacher certification)
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BASIC AGRICULTURE REQUIREMENTS
Major in Agriculture with No Minor or Second Major Required (Program 508)
AGRI 108 Rural Sociology 3 hours
AGRO 110 Introduction to Plant Science 3 hours
ANSC 140 Introduction to Animal Science 3 hours
AGMC 170/171 Agricultural Mechanization/Lab 3 hours
AGRI 291 Interpretation of Agriculture Rsch. 3 hours
AGRO 320 Crop Physiology 3 hours
or ANSC 345 Principles of Animal Nutrition 3 hours
AGRO 350 Soils 3 hours
AGEC 360 Agricultural Economics 3 hours
AGRI 398 Seminar-General 1 hours
AGRI 398 Seminar-Specific 1 hours
*AGRI 494 Contemporary Agricultural Issues 3 hours
Electives in Agriculture 21 hours
* Must be Senior standing to enroll in this course.
Total Hours 50
Major in Agriculture with a Minor or Second Major (Program 605)
AGRI 108 Rural Sociology 3 hours
AGRO 110 Introduction to Plant Science 3 hours
ANSC 140 Introduction to Animal Science 3 hours
AGMC 170/171 Agricultural Mechanization/Lab 3 hours
AGRI 398 Seminar 1 hour
AGRI 398 Seminar 1 hour
AGRI 494 Contemporary Agricultural Issues 3 hours
Electives in Agriculture 13 hours
Total Hours 30 Minor in Agriculture (Program 308)
ANSC 140 Animal Science 3 hours
AGRO 110 Plant Science 3 hours
AGRI 494 Contemporary Agricultural Issues 3 hours
300/400 Level Courses in Agriculture 6 hours
Electives in Agriculture 3 hours
Total Hours 18
Areas of Concentration Agribusiness Horticulture
Agricultural Education Turf & Golf Course Management
Agronomy - Plant Science Agriculture Technology & Mgt.
Agronomy - Soil Science Pre-Forestry
Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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AGRIBUSINESS
I. General Education Requirements 50 Hours
(ECON 202 or 203 in Category C)
II. Basic Agriculture Requirements 29 Hours
III. Accounting and Business Administration
A. Requirements for Agri-Business option 9 Hours
ACCT 200 (3) Intro Accounting - Financial
MGT 210 (3) Organization and Management
MKT 220 (3) Basic Marketing Concepts
IV. Required Agricultural Economics Courses 9 Hours
AGEC 361 (3) Farm Management
AGEC 362 (3) Agricultural Marketing
AGEC 463 (3) Agriculture Finance
V. At least one course selected from the following are suggested 6 Hours
(at least 3 hours must be 400 level)
AGEC 366 (3) Agricultural Sales and Services
AGEC 377 (3) Survey of Futures and Options Markets
AGEC 460 (3) Agricultural Policy
AGEC 468 (3) World Food Development
AGEC 475 (1-3) Special Topics in Agricultural Economics
VI. Electives to Complete 120 Hours
VII. Requirements for Business Administration minor (Optional) 30 Hours
ACCT 200 (3) Accounting Financial
ECON 202 (3) Principles of Economics-Micro
OR
ECON 203 (3) Principles of Economics-Macro
CIS 141 (3) Basic Computer Literacy
MATH 116 (3) College Algebra
FIN 330 (3) Principles of Financial Management
MGT 210 (3) Organization/Management
MKT 220 (3) Basic Marketing Concepts
Elective (3) 300 or 400 level business elective*
Elective (3) 300 or 400 level business elective*
Elective (3) 300 or 400 level business elective*
*Any 300 or 400 level business course with at least two areas represented
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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
I. General Education Requirements 51 Hours
Section A
ENG 300* (3) English
Section C
PSY 100 (3) Psychology
Section E
HE 100 (3) Personal Health and
II. Basic Agricultural Requirements 26 Hours
III. Technical Agriculture* *(If enrolled before Fall 2006) 23 Hours
AGEC 361 (3) Farm Management
AGEC 365 (2) Computer Applications in Agriculture
AGMC 371/372 (3) Agricultural Mechanics/Laboratory
HORT ___ (3) Horticulture Elective (if not taking AGRO 320)
AGRO ___ (3) Soils Elective
ANSC (3) Animal Science Elective (if not taking ANSC 345)
AGRI*** ___ (3) Free Agriculture Elective
AGRI*** ___ (3) Free Agriculture Elective
III. Technical Agriculture** (If enrolled after Fall 2006) 17 Hours
AGEC 361 (3) Farm Management
AGED 475 (3) Technology in Teaching
AGMC 371/372 (3) Agricultural Mechanics/Laboratory
HORT 316/317 (3) Greenhouse Production
ANSC 240/241 (3) Livestock Management/Laboratory
ANSC 141 (1) Animal Science Laboratory
AGRO 351 (1) Soils Laboratory
IV. Professional Education 29 Hours
SEC/AG 250* (3) Introduction to Teacher Education
PSY 310 (3) Educational Psychology
EXC 330 (3) Exceptional Child Education:
Diversity in Learning Environments
AGRI 398e*(1) Seminar in Ag-Ed
AGED 470 (3) Methods in Teaching Agricultural Education
AGED 471 (3) Organization and Planning in Agriculture Education
SEC 489 (3) Student Teaching Seminar
SEC 490 (10) Student Teaching
* Must be completed with a grade of B or higher the semester prior to enrolling in AgEd 470 or
AgED 471.
* A 2.5 GPA is required for admission to Teacher Education and Certification. * Must have all Admission Requirements from the Office of Student Teaching in TPH met,
including 2.5 GPA.
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Suggested Course Outline for Agriculture Education
Year One
Fall
Hours Year One
Spring
Hours
ENG 100 3 ENG 200 3
AGRI 108 3 Humanities 3
ANSC 140/141 4 AGRO 110 3
MATH 116 or Higher 3 Speech 161 3
AGED 175 Freshmen Seminar 2 History 119 or 120 3
TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15
Year Two
Fall
Hours
Year Two
Spring
Hours
AGED 250 3 AGED 475 Tech. in Teaching 3
PSY 100 3 AGMC 170/171 3
Foreign Language (Second Level) 3 World Cultures/Diversity 3
CHEM 105/106 4 CHEM 107/108 4
HE 100 3 AGRI 291o AGRI 491 3
TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16
Year Three
Fall
Hours
Year Three
Spring
Hours
ENG 300 3 ANSC 240-241 3
PSY 310 3 EXED 330 3
AGEC 360 3 AGMC 371/372 3
BIO 120/121 4 AGEC 361 3
AGRO 320 or ANSC 345 3 HORT 316/317 or C. Flower Prod 3
AGRI 398 1 AGRI 398e Seminar in AGED 1
TOTAL
17
TOTAL
16
Year Four
Fall
Hours
Year Four
Spring
Hours
AGED 470 3 SEC 489 3
AGED 471 3 SEC 490 10
AGRO 350/351 4
AGRI 494 3
Humanities 3
TOTAL 16 TOTAL 13
124 Total Hours
53 Hours in Agriculture Including AGED
54 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses
All Teacher Certification Courses Met 7-10 hours of ANSC; 7-10 hours of AGRO; 3 hours of HORT; 6 Hours of AGMC; 6 hours of AGEC
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AGRONOMY – PLANT SCIENCE
I. General Education Requirements 47 hours
II. Basic Agriculture Requirements 29 hours
AGRO 320 and AGRO 350 is required
III. Required Soils Course
AGRO 351 1 hour
IV. Suggested Plant Science Courses 12 hours
---any 4 of the following---
AGRO 310 (3) Pest Management
AGRO 409/410 (3) Weed Science/Laboratory
AGRO 414 (3) Crop Improvement
AGRO 420/421 (3) Forage Crops/Laboratory
AGRO 422 (3) Field Crops
AGRO 475 (3) Special Topics in Agronomy
HORT 475 (3) Special Topics in Horticulture
V. Suggested Soil Science Courses 6 hours
---any 2 of the following
AGRO 352 (3) Soil Fertility & Fertilizers
AGRO 452 (3) Soil Microbiology
AGRO 454 (3) Soil Management & Conservation
AGRO 455/456 (3) Soil Chemistry/Laboratory (only offered by request)
AGRO 457/458 (3) Soil Formation, Classification & Mapping/Lab
VI. Suggested Agriculture Electives – To complete requirements for major (2 hour Minimum)
(Agriculture electives can come from any of the following areas)
Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Mechanization, Animal Science,
Agriculture, Agricultural Education and /or Agricultural Economics
VII. Electives to complete 120 hours.
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AGRONOMY - SOIL SCIENCE
I. General Education Requirements 47 Hours
II. Basic Agriculture Requirements 29 Hours
III. Required Soil Course
AGRO 351 (3) Soils Laboratory 1 Hours
IV. Suggested Soil Science Courses 12 Hours
---any 4 of the following---
AGRO 352 (3) Soil Fertility & Fertilizers
AGRO 454 (3) Soil Management and Conservation
AGRO 457/458 (3) Soil Formation, Classification & Mapping/Laboratory
AGRO 452 (3) Soil Microbiology
AND/OR
AGRO 455/456 (3) Soil Chemistry
V. Suggested Plant Science Courses 6 Hours
---any 2 of the following---
AGRO 310 (3) Pest Management
AGRO 409/410 (3) Weed Science/Laboratory
AGRO 414 (3) Crop Improvement
AGRO 420/421 (3) Forage Crops/Laboratory
AGRO 422 (3) Field Crops
AGRO 475 (3) Special Topics in Agronomy
AGRI 493 (3) Sustainable Agriculture
VI. Suggested Agriculture Electives – To complete requirements for major (2 Hour Minimum)
(Agriculture electives can come from any of the following areas)
Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Mechanization, Animal Science,
Agriculture, Agricultural Education and /or Agricultural Economics
VII. Electives to complete 120 hours.
VIII. Related area electives
(If all courses are taken this can lead to a GIS certification in the Geology/Geography
Department—Check with that department)
GEOG 217 (4) Fundamentals of GIS
GEOG 317 (3) GIS
GEOG 417 (3) GIS Analysis and Modeling
GEOG 419 (3) GIS Application Development
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ANIMAL SCIENCE
I. General Education Requirements 50 Hours
II. Basic Agriculture Requirements – CORE (See Page 8) 29 Hours
III. Biology 4 Hours
BIOL 207/208 (4) General Microbiology/Laboratory
IV. Animal Science Course Requirements 24 Hours
(Select 18 hours from this section)
ANSC 141 (1) Intro to Animal Science Lab
ANSC 240/241 (3) Livestock Management/Laboratory
ANSC 338 (3) Live Animal Evaluation
ANSC 340 (3) Meats and Meat Products
ANSC 344 (3) Physiology & Anatomy of Domestic Animals
ANSC 347 (3) Animal Pathology
ANSC 437/438 (3) Physiology of Reproduction in Domestic Animals/Lab
ANSC 446/447 (3) Animal Breeding/Laboratory
V. (Select 6 hours from this section):
ANSC 232 (2) Basic Equitation
ANSC 330/331 (3) Horse Production/Laboratory
ANSC 332 (2) Intermediate Equitation
ANSC 333/334 (3) Horse Training/Laboratory
ANSC 431/432 (3) Dairy Production/Laboratory
ANSC 440 (3) Advanced Livestock Evaluation and Selection
ANSC 442/443 (3) Beef Production/Laboratory
ANSC 444/445 (3) Swine Production/Laboratory
ANSC 448 (4) Feeds and Feeding
VI. 13 hours of electives to complete 120 hours
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HORTICULTURE
I. General Education Requirements 50 Hours
II. Basic Agriculture Requirements 29 Hours
III. Biology Requirements 8 Hours
BIOL 122/123 (4) Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution
BIOL 348 (4) Plant Taxonomy
IV. Horticulture Requirements 20 Hours
HORT 301/302 (3) Intro to Landscape Plants/Laboratory
HORT 316/317 (3) Greenhouse Production/Laboratory
AGRO 350/351 (4) Soils/Laboratory
AGRI 369 (3) Coop-Education in Agriculture II (Internship)
HORT 407/408 (3) Plant Propagation/Laboratory
HORT 313 (3) Turfgrass Management
AGRO 111 (1) Plant Science Laboratory
V. Recommended Electives 12 Hours
AGMC 172/173 (3) Lawn & Garden Equipment/Laboratory
HORT 209 (3) Basic Floral Design
HORT 304/305 (3) Landscape Maintenance/Laboratory
HORT 309 (3) Advanced Floral Design
AGRO 310 (3) Pest Management
HORT 312 (3) Introduction to Horticulture
HORT 318 (3) Forestry (on demand)
AGRO 352 (3) Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
AGMC 392/393 (3) Turf Irrigation/Laboratory
HORT 401/402 (3) Landscape Plants II/Laboratory
HORT 403/404* (3) Landscape Design and Construction/Lab
HORT 405/406 (3) Nursery Management/Laboratory
AGRO 409/410 (3) Weed Science/Laboratory
HORT 412 (3) Modern Fruit Production (on demand)
HORT 419 (3) Vegetable Production
*Prerequisite - HORT 301/302 Introduction to Landscape Plants/Laboratory
VI. Other courses selected by student and advisor to complete 120 hours.
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RECOMMENDED HORTICULTURE COURSE SEQUENCE
FALL Hrs. SPRING Hrs.
YEAR 1
AGRO 110/111 3/1 SCOM 161 3
MATH 116 4 ANSI 140/141 3/1
PE 100 3 AGMC 170/171 2/1
ENG 100 3 CHEM 105/106 3/1
AGRI 101 3 HUM 190,191, PHILO 201 3
Semester total 17 17
YEAR 2
CHEM 107/108 3/1 AGRO 320 3
BIOL 122/123* 3/1 PSY 100 3
HORT 301/302* 3 AGRO 350/351 3/1
HIST 119/120 3 HORT ELEC.* 3
GEOG 110 3 ENG 200 3
Semester Total 17 16
YEAR 3
HORT 316/317* 2/1 AGEC 360 3
ENG 300 3 HUM 191, 193, PHILO 201
or similar
3
HORT 313* 3 HORT ELEC.* 3
HORT ELEC.* 3 AGRI 108 3
ART 100* 3 AGRI 369 3
Semester Total 15 15
YEAR 4
AGRI 491* 3 AGRI 398* 1
AGRI 398* 1 BIOL 348* 4
AGRI 494 3 HORT 407/408* 2/1
HORT ELEC.* 3 HORT ELEC* 3
HORT ELEC.* 3
SPAN 102 3
Semester Total 17 12
*Denotes classes offered during specific semesters and NOT available in other semesters.
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HORTICULTURE TRACKS
Students are NOT required to choose a track but do so based on career goals and interests.
Landscape Track
HORT 301/302 Landscape Plants I*
HORT 401/402 Landscape Plants II
HORT 304/305 Landscape Maintenance
HORT 403/404 Landscape Design and Construction
Greenhouse Track
HORT 316/317 Greenhouse Management*
HORT 475 Commercial Flower Production and Lab
*Required classes already appearing in course sequence above.
Horticulture Faculty
Dr. Martin Stone, (270) 745-5963 [email protected]
Mr. Roger Dennis, (270) 745-5971 [email protected]
Dr. Paul Woosley, (270) 745-5967 [email protected]
Address all correspondence to
Department of Agriculture
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd., #41066
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1066
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TURF AND GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
I. General Education Requirements 50 Hours
II. Basic Agriculture Requirements 29 Hours
III. Turf and Golf Course Requirements 24 Hours
AGMC 172/173 (3) Lawn and Garden Equipment/Laboratory
AGMC 270/271 (3) Turf Equipment Maintenance/Laboratory
AGMC 272/273 (3) Turf Equipment Operation/Laboratory
HORT 313 (3) Turfgrass Management
AGMC 392/393 (3) Turf Irrigation/Laboratory
HORT 301/302 (3) Landscape Plants/Laboratory
HORT 304/305 (3) Landscape Maintenance/Laboratory
IV. Agricultural Electives 17 Hours
*Electives to complete 120 Hours can come from any of the following areas:
Agriculture Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy and/or Agriculture
Mechanics
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GENERAL AGRICULTURE
I. General Education Requirements 50 Hours
II. Basic Agriculture Requirements 26 Hours
III. Restricted Electives 21 Hours
Suggested Courses in Agriculture
Animal Science 6 Hours
Agronomy and/or Horticulture 6 Hours
Agri-Business 6 Hours
Agricultural Mechanization 3 Hours
IV. Other Electives as Approved by Advisor - To complete 120 hours
TWO YEAR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE
I. Required General Education Courses 26 Hours
ENG 100 (3) Freshman English
CHEM 105/106 (4) General Chemistry I/Laboratory
BIOL 120/121 (4) Biological Concepts/Laboratory
MATH 116 (3) Fundamentals of College Algebra
SCOM 161 (3) Business and Professional Speaking
Humanities Course (3)
Social Behavior (3)
AGRI 108 (3) Rural Sociology
II. Required Agriculture Courses 22 Hours
AGRO 110 (3) Introduction to Plant Science
ANSC 140 (3) Introduction to Animal Science
AGMC 170/171 (3) Intro to Agricultural Mechanization/Laboratory
AGEC 360 (3) Agricultural Economics
AGRI 398 (1) Seminar - General
AGRO 350 (3) Soils
III. Other courses selected by student and advisor for a total of 60 hours.
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TURF AND GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
TWO YEAR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
I. Required General Education Courses 26 Hours
A.
ENG 100 (3) Freshman English
BIOL 120/121 (4) Biological Concepts/Laboratory
CHEM 105/106 (4) General Chemistry I/Laboratory
SCOM 161 (3) Business and Professional Speaking
MATH 116 (3) Fundamentals of College Algebra
B. (Humanities) Electives (3)
C. (Social & Behavioral Studies) Electives (3)
AGRI 108 (3) Rural Sociology
II. Required Agriculture Courses 27 Hours
AGRO 110 (3) Introduction to Plant Science
AGRO 350 (3) Soils
AGMC 170/171 (3) Introduction to Agricultural Mech/Lab
AGMC 172/173 (3) Lawn and Garden Equipment
AGMC 270/271 (3) Turf Mowing Equipment Maintenance/Lab
AGMC 272/273 (3) Turf Equipment Management/Lab (bi-term)
AGMC 371/372 (3) Agriculture Mechanics/Laboratory
AGMC 392/393 (3) Turf Irrigation/Laboratory
HORT 313 (3) Turfgrass Management
III. Agricultural Electives 7Hours
Electives to complete 60 Hours can come from any of the following areas:
Agriculture Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy and/or Agriculture
Mechanics
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PRE-FORESTRY CURRICULUM
Students who earn a grade of at least "C" in the following courses will be eligible for admission
to the forestry program at the University of Kentucky without loss of credits. Students who plan
to transfer to a forestry program other than that at the University of Kentucky should contact the
university they plan to attend for information regarding their requirements and also consult with
the pre-forestry advisor in the Agriculture Department at WKU before registering.
First Semester Semester Hours
ENG 100 Freshman English 3
CHEM 105/106 General Chemistry I/Laboratory or 4
CHEM 120/121 College Chemistry I/Laboratory 4
AGRO 110 Introduction to Plant Science 3
MATH 116* College Algebra 3
COMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
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Second Semester
ENG 300 Junior English 3
BIOL 120/121 Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics 4
CHEM 107/108 General Chemistry II/Laboratory or 4
CHEM 222/223 College Chemistry II/Laboratory 5
AGRO 350 Soils 3
SFTY 171 Safety and First Aid 1
15-16
Third Semester
BIOL 222/223 Botany 4
AGEC 360 Ag Economics 3
MATH 119* Calculus 3
AGRO 291 Statistics 3
CE 160/161 Surveying/Laboratory 4
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Fourth Semester
MATH 117 Trigonometry 3
BIOL 348 Plant Taxonomy 4
PHYS 101 Concepts of Motion 3
SPAN 101 Introduction to Spanish 3
GEO 210 Human Ecology 3
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*The calculus requirement for the B.S. in forestry at the University of Kentucky will be met by
MATH 119. Students who do not have the necessary prerequisites should take MATH 116,
but will have to take either MATH 119 at WKU or the required calculus at UK later.
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PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE CURRICULUM
Kentucky students have the opportunity to enter veterinary medical school at Auburn University, Auburn,
Alabama, or Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has made this
possible through its participation in the Southern Regional Education Program. The State of Kentucky
pays $24,500 annually for each student enrolled at Auburn or Tuskegee. Each year the School of
Veterinary Medicine at Auburn reserves 40 positions for students from Kentucky who meet admission
requirements. If admitted, Kentucky students do not pay out-of-state tuition but pay the same fees as
Alabama residents. Six positions are also available each year at Tuskegee University on the same basis.
The positions at both Auburn and Tuskegee are awarded by the selection committees of the two
respective universities.
The minimum education requirement for admission to Schools of Veterinary Medicine is the satisfactory
completion of an approved curriculum at an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point
average of 2.50 is required overall and for the required courses. Tuskegee requires a minimum gpa of 3.0
cumulative and for science requirements.
Students may apply to one or both institutions as they near completion of the pre-veterinary requirements.
The GRE is required for admission to either Auburn University or Tuskegee University. Students may
also apply for admission to any other School of Veterinary Medicine - WKU students have completed
D.V.M. degrees at 12 different universities.
The following courses have been approved by Auburn University. This curriculum is planned for
completion in three years. It is possible to complete requirements in less time by attending summer
school sessions, but due to the difficulty of the curriculum, it is not normally advisable. By choosing the
correct electives in the pre-veterinary program and transferring credits for the first year of veterinary
school to Western, students may receive the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from Western
Kentucky University. This is a suggested curriculum; the sequence of courses may be varied to suit
individual situations. Every effort is made to advise each student based upon the individual's background
and academic capability. Approved curricula for other Schools of Veterinary Medicine are also available.
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PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE REQUIRED COURSES Courses approved as comparable to Auburn University courses
Subject Course Hrs
Biological Science
Biology BIOL 120/121 3/1
Biology BIOL 122/123 3/1
Biochemistry BIOL/CHEM 446 3
Animal Science
Animal Science 140/141 3/1
Animal Science 345 3
Science Selectives 6
Physical Sciences
Fundamentals of Chemistry CHEM 120 3
Lab CHEM 121 2
Fundamentals of Chemistry CHEM 222 3
Lab CHEM 223 2
Organic/Physics
Organic Chemistry CHEM 340 3
Lab CHEM 341 2
Organic Chemistry CHEM 342 3
Lab CHEM 343 2
Physics PHYS 231 3
Lab PHYS 232 1
Physics PHYS 332 3
Lab PHYS 233 1
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE REQUIRED CORE COURSES
All applicants must meet core requirements OR have an undergraduate degree
Subject Course Hour
Written Composition
English Composition ENG 100 3
English Composition ENG 300 3
Humanities and Fine Arts
Literature ENG 200 3
Fine Arts ART 100 OR MUSC 120 OR THEA 151 3
Humanities/Fine Arts SCOM 161 3
Humanities/Fine Arts AH 290 OR foreign language 3
History, Social and Behavioral
Sciences
History HIST 119 3
Social/Behavioral Science HIST 120 3
Social/Behavioral Science AGRI 108 3
Social/Behavioral Science PSY 100 OR GOVT 110 OR ECON 150 3
Mathematics*
MATH 116 (3) & 117 (3)
OR MATH 118 (5)
OR 119 (4)
OR 126 (4.5)
* pre-calculus trigonometry or higher
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COURSES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Course Number Title and Frequency Hours Credit
AGRI 101 The Science of Agriculture (fall, spring) 3
AGRI 108 Rural Sociology (fall, spring) 3
AGRI 175 Freshman Seminar 2
AGRI 269 Cooperative Education in Agriculture I 1-4
AGRI 280 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
AGRI 291 Interpretation of Agricultural Research 3
AGRI 369 Cooperative Education in Agriculture II 1-4
AGRI 398-001 General Seminar (fall, spring) 1
AGRI 398-002 Seminar for Agronomy (spring) 1
AGRI 398-003 Seminar for Ag Business 1
AGRI 398-004 Turf Seminar (spring) 1
AGRI 398-005 Seminar for Ag Ed 1
AGRI 398-007 Seminar for Horticulture (spring) 1
AGRI 398-008 Seminar for Animal Science 1
AGRI 399 Research Problems in Agriculture 1-3
AGRI 450 Rural Health and Safety 3
AGRI 469 Cooperative Education in Agriculture III 1-4
AGRI 473* Interactions in the Cave and Karst Environment 3
AGRI 491* Data Analysis and Interpretation 3
AGRI 493* Sustainable Agriculture 3
AGRI 494 Contemporary Agricultural Issues (fall, spring) 3
AGRO 110 Introduction to Plant Science (fall, spring) 3
AGRO 111 Plant Science Laboratory (fall, spring) 1
AGRO 310 Pest Management (fall) 3
AGRO 311 Agronomy 3
AGRO 320 Crop Physiology (fall, spring) 3
AGRO 350 Soils (fall, spring) 3
AGRO 351 Soils Laboratory (fall, spring) 1
AGRO 352 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (spring) 3
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AGRO 409* Weed Science (fall) 2
AGRO 410* Weed Science Laboratory (fall) 1
AGRO 414* Crop Improvement (fall, even years) 3
AGRO 420* Forage Crops (fall) 2
AGRO 421* Forage Crops Laboratory (fall) 1
AGRO 422* Field Crops (fall, even years) 3
AGRO 452* Soil Microbiology (spring, even years) 3
AGRO 454* Soil Management and Conservation (fall even years) 3
AGRO 455* Soil Chemistry (spring odd years) 2
AGRO 456* Soil Chemistry Laboratory (spring odd years) 1
AGRO 457* Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping 2
(fall, odd years)
AGRO 458* Soil Formation, Classification, and Mapping Lab 1
(fall, odd years)
ANSC 140 Introduction to Animal Science (fall, spring) 3
ANSC 141 Introduction to Animal Science Laboratory 1
(fall, spring)
ANSC 232 Basic Equitation (fall, spring) 2
ANSC 240 Livestock Management (fall, spring) 2
ANSC 241 Livestock Management Laboratory (fall, spring) 1
ANSC 330 Horse Production (spring) 2
ANSC 331 Horse Production Laboratory (spring) 1
ANSC 333 Horse Training (fall, odd years) 2
ANSC 334 Horse Training Laboratory (fall, odd years) 1
ANSC 336 Conformation & Performance Evaluation of Horses 2
ANSC 338 Introductory Livestock Evaluation and Selection (fall) 3
ANSC 340 Meats and Meat Products (spring) 3
ANSC 344 Physiology and Anatomy of Domestic Animals (fall) 3
ANSC 345 Principles of Animal Nutrition (fall, spring) 3
ANSC 347 Animal Pathology (spring) 3
ANSC 431 Dairy Production (fall, odd years) 2
ANSC 432 Dairy Production Laboratory (fall, odd years) 1
ANSC 437* Physiology of Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2
(fall, spring)
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ANSC 438* Physiology of Reproduction in Domestic Animals Lab 1
(fall, spring)
ANSC 440 Advanced Livestock Evaluation and Selection (spring) 3
ANSC 442 Beef Production (spring) 2
ANSC 443 Beef Production Laboratory (spring) 1
ANSC 444 Swine Production (fall, even years) 2
ANSC 445 Swine Production Laboratory (fall, even years) 1
ANSC 446* Animal Breeding (fall) 2
ANSC 447* Animal Breeding Laboratory (fall) 1
ANSC 448* Feeds and Feeding (spring) 4
ANSC 449* Domestic Animal Nutrition: Principles and Techniques 3
(fall, even years)
AGEC 260 Golf Course Management (fall) 3
AGEC 360 Agricultural Economics (fall, spring) 3
AGEC 361 Farm Management (fall, spring) 3
AGEC 362 Agricultural Marketing (fall) 3
AGEC 365 Computer Applications in Agriculture 2
AGEC 366 Agricultural Sales and Services (spring) 3
AGEC 460* Agricultural Policy (fall) 3
AGEC 461* Advanced Farm Management 3
AGEC 463* Agriculture Finance (spring) 3
AGEC 468* World Food Development (fall) 3
AGEC 482* Development of Agricultural Resources for Recreation 3
AGED 250 Introduction to Teacher Education in Agriculture 3
(spring)
AGED 470* Methods in Teaching Vocational Agriculture 3
(fall)
AGED 471* Organization and Planning in Agricultural Education 4
(fall)
AGED 489 Special Problems in Agricultural Education 1-3
AGMC 170 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization 2
(fall, spring)
AGMC 171 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization Laboratory 1
(fall, spring)
AGMC 172 Lawn and Garden Equipment (winter) 2
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AGMC 173 Lawn and Garden Equipment Laboratory (winter) 1
AGMC 177 Farm Equipment Safety (fall) 1
AGMC 270 Turf Mowing Equipment Maintenance (spring) 2
AGMC 271 Turf Mowing Equipment Maintenance Lab (spring) 1
AGMC 272 Turf Equipment Management and Operation (spring) 2
AGMC 273 Turf Equipment Management and Operation Lab 1
(spring)
AGMC 371 Agricultural Mechanics (fall, spring) 2
AGMC 372 Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory (fall, spring) 1
AGMC 373 Farm Power - Mechanical and Machinery (spring) 2
AGMC 374 Farm Power - Mechanical and Machinery Laboratory 1
AGMC 377 Farm Machinery (fall) 2
AGMC 378 Farm Machinery Laboratory (fall) 1
AGMC 390 Farm Structures and Environment (fall) 2
AGMC 391 Farm Structures and Environment Laboratory (fall) 1
AGMC 392 Turf Irrigation (fall) 2
AGMC 393 Turf Irrigation Laboratory (fall) 1
HORT 209 Floral Design 3
HORT 309 Advanced Floral Design (fall only) 3
HORT 301 Introduction to Landscape Plants (fall) 2
HORT 302 Introduction to Landscape Plants Laboratory (fall) 1
HORT 304 Landscape Maintenance (fall) 2
HORT 305 Landscape Maintenance Laboratory (fall) 1
HORT 312 Introduction to Horticulture (spring, odd years) 3
HORT 313 Turfgrass Management (spring) 3
HORT 316 Greenhouse Production (fall) 2
HORT 317 Greenhouse Production Laboratory (fall) 1
HORT 401* Landscape Plants II (spring, odd years) 2
HORT 402* Landscape Plants II Laboratory (spring, odd years) 1
HORT 403* Landscape Design and Construction (fall, odd years) 2
HORT 404* Landscape Design and Construction Laboratory 1
(fall, odd years)
HORT 405* Nursery Management (spring, even years) 2
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HORT 406* Nursery Management Laboratory (spring, even years) 1
HORT 407* Plant Propagation (spring, even years) 2
HORT 408* Plant Propagation Laboratory (spring, even years) 1
HORT 412* Modern Fruit Production 3
HORT 419* Vegetable Production 3
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* With additional requirements, may be taken for graduate credit.
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ICAP
What is ICAP?
ICAP is an acronym for Interactive Curriculum and Academic Progress. Students can obtain
personalizied, interactive audits displaying progress toward a selected degree. An audit shows all
requirements needed to fulfill a major, minor, or concentration and displays which transfer and WKU
courses have been used to satisfy those requirements. Students can run ―What-If‖ audits to compare their
coursework against other majors.
ICAP Capabilities:
Show completed coursework including grades and hours earned
Displays transfer work and applies it to degree requirements
Provides a list of ―Select From‖ courses for easy course selection
Calculates overall total hours and GPA
Calculates major/minor hours and GPA
Indicates missing requirements
Allows students to run ―What-If‖ audits to compare coursework against other majors or
concentrations
How does ICAP work?
ICAP filters all courses (in-progress, completed, and transferred) through degree, major, minor and
concentration requirements. Courses that do not fulfill degree requirements or are not articulated to a
course needed for a requirement fall to ―General Electives.‖
What should a student do if he or she believes ICAP is not applying a course(s) correctly?
Students should see their advisor if they feel a course should count toward their major, minor, or
concentration. Transfer courses that do not have an equivalency with a WKU course will fall into the
―General Electives‖ area of the audit. Advisors and departments may require a course description
(or more) of the transferred course(s) before the courses are allowed to count toward the degree.
Who can use ICAP?
ICAP has been programmed with undergraduate degree requirements in effect for the 2005 fall semester
and thereafter. Students who entered WKU as a beginning freshmen or transfer students in the 2005 fall
semester or thereafter may use ICAP. Students who entered prior to that semester will not be eligible to
use ICAP and will file a manual undergraduate degree program in consultation with their advisor.
Exceptions include the following:
Students using coursework taken prior to 1990 must use a paper undergraduate degree form.
Students with a current undergraduate degree program on file in the Office of the Registrar should
continue to follow the requirements within the degree program.
Student pursuing a second degree should complete the second degree program form.
