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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

STUDENT HANDBOOK

FOR

AGRIBUSINESS

&

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

MAJORS

2012-2013

Summer/Fall

http://agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/

979-845-4911


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject: Page: Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Official Forms of Communication ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Appointments and Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Office Hours ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 To Schedule an Appointment ............................................................................................................................................ 4 E-Mail an Advisor .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Honors Program ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 First Year Grade Exclusion (FYGE) .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Q-Drops ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Withdrawing from the University ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Registration ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Student Worker Registration ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Forcing for Non-AGEC Courses ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Forcing Policy for AGEC Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Transfer Course Credit ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Requirements for the Aggie Ring ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Tuition Rebate ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Department of Agricultural Economics Block/Dismissal & Scholastic Probation Policy ................................................................... 8 Getting Involved ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Agricultural Economics Society ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (FIRE) ................................................................................................................... 9 National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) ................................................................................................................... 9 Aggie REPS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Academically Gifted students Gaining Insight and Experience

through Art, Culture, Enterprise, and Study (AGGIE ACES) ............................................................................. 9 Community Service and Volunteerism ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Internships ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Certificate Programs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12 ET CETERA .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Minors ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Double Majors & Second Degrees .................................................................................................................................. 13 Distinguished Student and Dean’s Honor Roll ................................................................................................................ 13 Career Fairs .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Career Center ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Student Learning Center ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Office of Professional School Advising ........................................................................................................................... 13 Study Abroad .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Parental Information ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Access to Student Records ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Grade Reports for Parents .............................................................................................................................................. 14

Certification of Dependency Form .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Agribusiness ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Upper Level Entry ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 Agribusiness Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) Courses ........................................................................................... 17 Agribusiness Major Courses ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Agribusiness Degree Plan .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Footnotes for the Agribusiness Degree Plan .................................................................................................................. 19 Technical Agriculture Electives ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Directed Electives - International ................................................................................................................................... 20

Agricultural Economics ................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Agricultural Economics Degree Plan for Finance & Real Estate Option ......................................................................................... 24 Agricultural Economics Degree Plan for Food Marketing Systems Option ..................................................................................... 25

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Subject: Page: Agricultural Economics Degree Plan for Policy & Economic Analysis Option ................................................................................ 26 Agricultural Economics Degree Plan for Rural Entrepreneurship Option ....................................................................................... 27

Footnotes for ALL Agricultural Economics Options ......................................................................................................... 28 Technical Agriculture Electives… .................................................................................................................................... 29

Appendix A- Prerequisites for AGEC Classes ................................................................................................................................ 30 Appendix B- AGEC Prerequisite Flow Chart .................................................................................................................................. 32 Appendix C- Department Scholarships & Requirements ................................................................................................................ 33 Appendix D- Certificate in International Trade & Agriculture (CITA) ............................................................................................... 36 Appendix E- Minors Offered by Texas A&M University .................................................................................................................. 38 Appendix F- Directed Non-AGEC Electives-FRE ........................................................................................................................... 39 Appendix G- Become a Licensed Real Estate Sales Person ......................................................................................................... 40 Appendix H- Directed Non-AGEC Electives- FMS .......................................................................................................................... 41 Appendix I- Directed Non-AGEC Elective-PEA .............................................................................................................................. 43 Appendix J- Directed Non-AGEC Elective- RUE ............................................................................................................................ 45 Appendix K- University Core Curriculum ........................................................................................................................................ 47 Appendix L- Tutoring List ................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Appendix M- Guide to Success from Freshman-Senior .................................................................................................................. 58 Appendix N – First Semester Freshman Course Suggestions ....................................................................................................... 62

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Welcome to the Department of Agricultural Economics! As a student in this department you are advised to use this handbook, along with other important information sources, for your successful navigation through this program. Each student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted with and to comply with the Texas A&M University Student Rules. Official information sources include: 1. The Undergraduate Catalog (http://www.tamu.edu/admissions/catalogs/ ) 2. University Student Rules (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/) 3. Schedule of Classes http://howdy.tamu.edu 4. The Agricultural Economics Undergraduate Office News Blog, and the undergraduate program web site

http://agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/ NOTE: Regular meetings with an academic advisor are a good way to stay informed!

OFFICIAL FORMS OF COMMUNICATION

Texas A&M University Student Rule 1.2 says, “To avoid missing important communications from the university, it is the

student’s responsibility to keep the registrar informed of current local and permanent addresses. Communications

mailed to either address of record, or to a student's official TAMU email account, will be deemed to be adequate

notice.”

Keep your local and permanent addresses updated using your Howdy Portal.

Since your TAMU E-Mail account is an official form of communication you should check this account on

a daily basis.

The Agricultural Economics Undergraduate Office also uses TAMU E-Mail for communicating important

information with short deadlines or of an urgent nature such as notifying students at the end of a semester

that they have been dismissed from this Department.

The Agricultural Economics Undergraduate Office’s primary source of current information, and an

official means of communication, is the Undergraduate Office’s News Blog which can be found on our

website http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/ . You should read our News Blog at least once a

day.

You can follow us on Facebook: Texas A&M University-Agricultural Economics Undergraduate

Program; or on Twitter @ageconomics.

TAMU E-Mail Help Desk: [email protected] or call 979-845-8300.

APPOINTMENTS & INFORMATION

The Department of Agricultural Economics has two full-time and one part-time academic advisors. All of our advisors are located in Suite 214 of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building. These academic advisors see students on an appointment only basis. You are not assigned an advisor; however, you may request to meet with an advisor of your choice. OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday TO SCHEDULE

AN APPOINTMENT: You MUST CALL 979-845-4911. Do not email the advisors

directly requesting an appointment. E-MAIL AN ADVISOR WITH QUICK QUESTIONS: Lauren Johnson [email protected] (Not to schedule an appointment) Donna Adcock [email protected] Pam Vernon [email protected]

http://www.howdy.tamu.edu/


http://admissions.tamu.edu/registrar/

http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS HONORS PROGRAM

Fall 2011 was the inaugural semester of the Department of Agricultural Economics Honors Program! This program is offered to qualified, academically talented, and highly motivated students. An honors student’s college experience is enriched by following a challenging curriculum, engaging in inquiry-based learning, and discovery. Because incoming, first-semester freshmen do not yet have a Texas A&M University GPR, their eligibility is determined by either of the following criteria: A) Student graduated in the top 10% of his or her high school graduating class AND scored at least a combined 1250 on the SAT verbal and math sections (with minimums of at least 570 in each section) or at least a combined score of 28 on the ACT English and math sections (with minimum subscores of 27); OR B) Student was named as a National Merit Scholar, National Achievement Scholar, or National Hispanic Scholar.

For more information, including course requirements, please go to http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/honors.html Get started in the Agricultural Economics Honors Program this semester by enrolling in the Honors Section of AGEC 105!

FIRST YEAR GRADE EXCLUSION

For complete information regarding First Year Grade Exclusion and to locate a grade exclusion form you must go to http://registrar.tamu.edu/registrar/Default.aspx and select the First Year Grade Exclusion link. Read all of the information carefully and bring your completed form to Suite 214 of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building for processing.

Q-DROPS

For complete information regarding Q-Drops you must go to http://student-rules.tamu.edu/search/rule01 and read section 1.16. To locate a Q-Drop form you must go to http://registrar.tamu.edu/registrar/Default.aspx and select the Q-Drop Request link. After you have completed the form, you must print the form, sign and date it, and bring it to Suite 214 of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building for processing. The form must be delivered prior to the posted Q-Drop deadline. Q-drop deadlines are posted on the University’s academic calendar located at http://registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/General/Calendar.aspx

WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY

A student may withdraw (W) if the student has unusual or extenuating circumstances. Requests must include appropriate documentation. See University Student rule 1.18 to see what constitutes extenuating circumstances.

Deadline to withdraw is the last day to Q-drop; however W’s may be awarded after the Q-drop deadline with the above referred documentation. No withdrawals will be accepted once finals begin.

Your completed/signed form and documentation must be taken to Suite 515 of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building. For a full schedule withdrawal use the Student Request for Official Withdrawal form located at

http://registrar.tamu.edu/Default.aspx.

REGISTRATION It is the responsibility of the student to be sure that COURSE PREREQUISITES ARE MET. FAILURE TO MEET

PREREQUISITES FOR AGEC COURSES WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT BEING DROPPED FROM THE CLASSES FOR WHICH PREREQUISITES HAVE NOT BEEN MET.

All prerequisites will be listed in the Undergraduate Catalog. Appendix A (page 30) in this handbook lists the prerequisites for all AGEC courses. It also includes the semesters in which AGEC courses are typically offered. Course restrictions and prerequisites, if any, can be viewed on the Schedule of Classes by selecting the course number and title.

See Appendix B (page 32) for a flow chart outlining the importance of the correct sequencing of prerequisites. Prerequisites for courses often change. When a prerequisite changes, you must meet the new requirements. When registering for courses, you are required to take courses that will lead to the completion of the degree for which you

were admitted. Failure to enroll in courses that will lead to your degree results in a “Curriculum Violation” as indicated in

Please refer to http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule19.htm for a chart that lists what percentage of your tuition and fees

are refunded. Example: Prior to the first class day - 100%; during the first five class days - 80%, etc.

http://registrar.tamu.edu/registrar/Default.aspx

http://student-rules.tamu.edu/search/rule

http://registrar.tamu.edu/registrar/Default.aspx

http://registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/General/Calendar.aspx

http://registrar.tamu.edu/Default.aspx

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TAMU Student rule 1.5.1. Students in the Department of Agricultural Economics who violate this rule will have all courses that do not apply to their degree removed from their schedule.

Your classification is based on the total number of hours you have COMPLETED and does NOT include your “in progress” course hours.

You will be sent an e-mail to your TAMU e-mail account advising you to look at the Howdy Portal for your registration start date and time. If you miss/forget your preregistration you will NOT be able to register until open registration which is at the END of the preregistration period.

A Student may ADD classes during the first five class days of the fall or spring semester or during the first four days of the summer terms or a 10-week summer semester. (Student Rule 1.16.1)

A student may DROP a course with no record during the first twelve class days of a fall or spring semester and during the first four class days of a summer term or a 10-week summer semester. (Student Rule 1.16.2)

The Q-drop period begins on the thirteenth class day of fall or spring semester and ends on the 50th day. (Student Rule 1.16.2) The Q-drop period begins on the fifth class day of the summer terms or a 10-week semester. Q-drop ends on the 15th class day

of the summer terms or on the 35th class day of a 10-week summer semester. (Student Rule 1.16.2)

STUDENT WORKER REGISTRATION

Students who work on- OR off-campus a minimum of twelve (12) hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday are

allowed to preregister for their classes earlier than the general student population so they can schedule their classes around their work schedules.

To qualify for early preregistration, student employees must submit a Texas A&M University Employment Certification for Student Employment Form. This form can be found at http://registrar.tamu.edu/forms/StudentWorkerfForm.pdf

FORCING FOR NON-AGEC COURSES

Students unable to register for a course because all seats are full in all sections may be able to request to be “forced” into the

class. Each department has its own rules about forcing, and these rules vary from course to course and sometimes, semester to semester.

You must contact the department offering the course regarding forcing. The advisors in the Department of Agricultural Economics cannot force students into non-agricultural economics courses (e.g., accounting, history, math, music, etc.)

FORCING POLICY FOR AGEC COURSES

To request a “force” in an AGEC course, all requests must be submitted online through our “Force Request Form.” Do not contact the course instructor or our office. Submitting a force request DOES NOT GUARANTEE you will be forced into your requested AGEC course(s). Be sure you enter your correct ID number, correct cell phone number, correct TAMU email address, and the correct class and

section numbers. Force requests with errors and/or incomplete information WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Decisions for force requests WILL NOT be made until after grades are posted. Students will be e-mailed to let them know whether or not their force request was granted. In all cases, it is your responsibility to check your student schedule to see whether or not your force request has been

approved. In certain cases where force requests have been granted, there may be a time conflict with one or more of the courses in which you are registered. When this situation occurs, it is your responsibility to drop the course(s) you do not want.

On the force request form you are to enter the class you want dropped (if any) should your force be granted. The priority in which forces are allocated within each course/section are as follows: (1) AGEC/AGBU students who are

graduating in the upcoming semester; (2) students who are non-majors that are graduating in the upcoming semester; (3) all other AGEC/AGBU/AGBL students; and (4) all other non-majors.

TRANSFER COURSE CREDIT

You are required to have all transfer course credit (including correspondence, AP credit, dual credit, and credit by

exam) posted to your Texas A&M University transcript as soon as the course work has been completed. Official transcripts from other colleges/universities must be received by the Office of Admissions and Records (OAR) for you to

receive academic credit. The OAR is located in Suite 1601, General Services Complex, 750 Agronomy Road. Their telephone number is 979-845-7387. Transfer credits, except from TAMU-Galveston, are not calculated into A&M GPRs (cumulative, major, and CBK).

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You can find course equivalencies on your Howdy portal by selecting the Transfer Course Equivalency link. In some cases, “by title” courses may be substituted for required A&M courses through a substitution request process.

Materials from the course taken at your other college/university are required for the substitution process. The materials you will need are:

1. A complete course syllabus or professor course outline. 2. Other useful material would be title and table of contents from the textbook, workbooks, tests, homework, reports, paper, class notes, quizzes, exams, etc.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AGGIE RING

You must complete 90 hours (this includes transfer hours if any.) Forty-five of your 90 hours must be completed at

TAMU.. You must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 and you must not be on academic probation, suspension, dismissal,

expulsion, or on honor violation probation from the University. For more information please visit the Aggie Ring website at http://www.aggienetwork.com/ring/csorder.aspx or contact

the Ring 979-845-1050, or [email protected].

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for graduation are listed in the Undergraduat Catalog and in the Texas A&M University Student Rules,

http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule14. Students must have a minimum GPR of at least a 2.0 overall, in major and (for Agribusiness majors) in CBK course

work. Students must have settled all financial obligations to the university. A minimum of 36 hours of 300-and/or 400-level course work must be successfully completed in residence at Texas

A&M University. A minimum of 12 of these 36 semester hours must be “in the major”. To graduate with Latin Honors, a student must complete at least 60 passed hours at Texas A&M University or Texas

A&M University at Galveston (excluding Credit by exam & Graduate Level courses) and meet the following GPR requirements:

Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 or above Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 through 3.899 Cum Laude: 3.5 through 3.699

TUITION REBATE Certain undergraduate students who attempt not more than three hours in excess of the minimum number of semester

credit hours required to complete the degree in the catalog under which they will graduate may be entitled to a $1,000 rebate if they meet the criteria.

Students must apply PRIOR to commencement during their last term. A complete set of student and institutional responsibilities, application form, and other criteria can be found at http://registrar.tamu.edu//forms/tutiton_rebate.pdf.

Questions regarding Tuition Rebate should be directed to the Registrar’s Office by phone at 979-845-1085.

http://student-rules.tamu.edu/

http://registrar.tamu.edu/forms/tutiton_rebate.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS DISMISSAL & SCHOLASTIC PROBATION POLICY

TAMU Student Rules Sections 12.1 through 12.1.4 define scholastic deficiency, and 12.2 through 12.2.4 provides University rules regarding students who are scholastically deficient. DISMISSAL A student will receive a Dismissal letter (i.e., be dismissed from continued enrollment in the Department of Agricultural Economics) when his/her cumulative GPR falls below a 2.0. Students may also receive a Dismissal letter for poor academic performance in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) courses and/or their courses in major. Students will be allowed to appeal the Dismissal; however, there is NO guarantee that the appeal will be accepted. Appeals are carefully reviewed taking into consideration such circumstances as, but not limited to: *How great the deficiency is. *A student’s lengthy illness. *A death or major illness of an immediate family member. *Absences due to legal proceedings. *Learning disabilities.

For an appeal to be considered, the student must provide a type-written letter stating the adverse circumstance(s) contributing to his or her poor academic performance. The student MUST include with the letter of appeal documentation substantiating the reason(s) for poor academic performance. All documentation is subject to verification. Should the appeal be accepted, the student will be sent a “Scholastic Probation” letter.

Copies of dismissal letters are emailed to the student’s TAMU E-mail AND are sent via snail-mail to the address(es) the student has on their Howdy Portal.

SCHOLASTIC PROBATION A student will receive a Scholastic Probation letter when his/her GPR in major and/or in their Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) falls below a 2.0 and the grade deficit is not greater than six (6). Grade deficiencies of greater than six (6) in major and/or in CBK courses will result in the student receiving a Dismissal letter.

Students receiving a Scholastic Probation letter must meet each of the following requirements:

Make up their total grade point deficiency that is indicated in their Scholastic Probation letter. Meet with the Assistant Department Head for Undergraduate Student Affairs by the deadline date indicated in the

Scholastic Probation letter. Enroll in appropriate courses that will allow the student to make up their grade points. For example, if the student is

deficient in their CBK GPR, the student must enroll in one or more CBK courses.

NOTES: 1. Students on Scholastic Probation are not allowed to preregister for courses unless they (1.) submit a request to

preregister by the deadline indicated in the Scholastic Probation letter; (2.) their current, in progress, grades are high enough to meet the probation terms listed in their scholastic probation letter; and (3.) met with Assistant Department Head for Undergraduate Student Affairs by the deadline indicated in the Scholastic Probation letter.

2. Students who have met the requirements stipulated in note #1 above and have preregistered may have their next semester schedule dropped should they fail to have made up their grade deficit on final semester grades.

3. Students will be allowed to be on Scholastic Probation only ONCE during his/her tenure in the Department of Agricultural Economics.

4. Students who fail to meet ALL the requirements stipulated above will be dismissed from further enrollment in the Department of Agricultural Economics.

5. Agribusiness majors who are scholastically deficient only in CBK courses (i.e., cumulative and major GPRs are still above a 2.0) may elect to change to the Agricultural Economics degree which does not require CBK courses. If agribusiness students elect to change to AGEC, they must do so by the end of the second week of classes during the semester in which their probation terms begin for the probation “forgiveness” to be in effect. If the major is changed after the second week of classes, the student will have used his/her one probation opportunity. Once an Agribusiness

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major changes to Agricultural Economics, they will not be allowed to return to the Agribusiness degree at a later date.

GETTING INVOLVED

Participating in student organizations gives you an opportunity to network, meet new people who have similar interests and career goals, explore career opportunities, learn and practice leadership skills, and boost your resume. Being involved in student organizations gives students the opportunity to make an impact, and leave their mark on the Department of Agricultural Economics, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as well as Texas A&M University. There are over 800 student organizations on campus (you can search through the over 800 campus-wide student organizations at http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/online/search/index.)

The following are the student organizations in the Department of Agricultural Economics.

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS SOCIETY The Agricultural Economics Society is a student organization that is not defined by a unique specialization. The Agricultural Economics Society is an organization which embodies Agricultural Economics in its entirety. As the representative of the national Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA), the Agricultural Economics Society has evolved to be a dynamic, active, and all-inclusive student organization in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. For more information, including meeting days/times, dues, etc., contact one of the advisors: Dr. John Siebert by email at [email protected]; phone at 979-845-4805 or Dr. Dmitry Vedenov by email at [email protected]; phone 979-845-8376.

You may also contact the President, Brandy Dangelmayr, by email at [email protected].

FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE (F.I.R.E.) CLUB This organization is open to all students. The F.I.R.E. Club introduces students to career opportunities in the fields of finance, insurance, and real estate, as well as related areas such as law and banking. Guest speakers in these areas make this a great source for networking. For more information, including meeting days/times, dues, etc., contact the advisor Dr. Vicky Salin by email at [email protected]; by phone at 979-845-8103. You may also contact the President, Lonna Dorman by email at

[email protected] .

NATIONAL AGRI-MARKETING ASSOCIATION (NAMA) NAMA introduces students to career opportunities in marketing, advertising, public relations, sales, communications, and more! Students in NAMA can participate in national competitions presenting a complete marketing plan to a panel of judges. For more information, including meeting days/times, dues, etc., contact: Dr. Fred Boadu by email at [email protected] or by phone at 979-845-4911.

AGGIE REPS The purpose of the Aggie REPS is to represent the Department of Agricultural Economics and promote Texas A&M University, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Department to prospective students, the University, and the local community at livestock shows, banquets, and various other events. In short, the Aggie REPS serve as our department’s ambassadors. Students interested in becoming an Aggie REP must go through an application and interview process. Applications are available in early spring and their availability is announced in the Undergraduate News Blog. For more information, contact one of the advisors: Dr. Fred Boadu by email at [email protected] , Mr. Dusty Menzies by email at [email protected] , Ms. Donna Adcock by email at [email protected] or Ms. Pam Vernon by email at [email protected] . You may contact either of the advisors by phone at 979-845-4911. You can also contact the President,

Deanna Bosse by email at [email protected].

ACADEMICALLY GIFTED students GAINING INSIGHT and EXPERIENCE through ART, CULTURE, ENTERPRISE, and STUDY (AGGIE ACES) This is not an honor society; however, students selected for this mentoring program must have a cumulative GPR of at least a 3.5. This program was created to inspire students to seek excellence, and to expose students to the world of knowledge, career paths, networks, and public services. For more information, contact the advisor: Dr. Fred Boadu, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 979-845-4911.

Students interested in departmental scholarships should begin their club involvement in the Department of Agricultural Economics.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM

Texas A&M's Six Core Values:

Excellence • Integrity • Leadership • Loyalty • Respect • Selfless Service The Department of Agricultural Economics wants to encourage each of our students to commit themselves, while at TAMU and after graduation, to pursuing TAMU's six Core Values. Our students have numerous opportunities for Leadership beginning with the student organizations in this department: Aggie REPS; Aggie ACES; Agricultural Economics Society; National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA); and the Society of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (F.I.R.E.) Students are given further opportunities for Leadership by participating in one or more of the 800 student organizations on campus. Former US President George Bush has been quoted as saying, “A&M encourages volunteerism, encourages being one of a thousand points of light, helping others...and it come naturally to Aggies.” Selfless Service can be obtained while attending TAMU, not only through participation in the Big Event and other campus service projects, but also through numerous volunteer experiences in the Brazos Valley. Volunteer opportunities in the Brazos Valley are diverse and multifaceted. Talk to your advisor to learn more about volunteer opportunities, or refer to the following websites to find the organization that fits your interests and abilities. Community Service Opportunities: Volunteer Brazos Valley - http://volunteer.truist.com/vbv/volunteer/ Promotes volunteerism as a means of fostering increased citizen involvement in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson and Washington counties, enriching the communities and the lives of its residents through volunteerism. This database allows users to search for volunteer opportunities throughout the Brazos Valley. Texas A&M Student Activities – http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/app/search/index/index/search/category?q=Community/VolunteerService Aims to create a strong sense of community and embrace an environment that is inclusive, caring, open, visionary, intentional, respectful, and loyal. We work to foster a sense of shared experience and common purpose, along with a collective responsibility for each other’s well-being and for the well-being of the University as a whole. The Student Activities website allows users to search for various volunteer organizations as a means for getting involved. AgriLife Extension Service - Extension offers programs in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H and youth development, and community development, reaching rural and urban Texans with research-based information they need to improve quality of life and to build a bright future for our state. Brazos Valley Council of Governments - http://www.bvcog.org/contact-us/ The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) is a multi-purpose voluntary organization of, by and for local governments. Originally designated as the federally recognized Brazos Valley Economic Development District in 1966, the council officially reorganized as the Brazos Valley Development Council in 1967 as the result of state legislation. Junior Achievement of the Brazos Valley - Junior Achievement of Brazos Valley brings businesses and other adults into the classrooms of College Station ISD to teach young people how the real world of business works. JA volunteers use prepared and practical hands-on activities to show students from kindergarten through high school how the business world operates and how it affects the students as family members, citizens and consumers. The Department of Agricultural Economics provides this for informational purposes only. References to any organization is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended, nor is there endorsement by any of the agencies involved.

http://volunteerbrazosvalley.org/

http://volunteer.truist.com/vbv/volunteer/

http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/

http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/volunteer

http://bvcog.org/

http://www.bvcog.org/contact-us/

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INTERNSHIPS

Please see an advisor to determine whether or not internship credit may be used in your degree plan. To apply for industry (working with a company to gain additional instruction in the student’s career choice) internship credit, the Department of Agricultural Economics requires that the student: Have at least 12 hours completed at Texas A&M University. Have completed AGEC 105; ECON 202 or 203; MATH 141, MATH 142; AGEC 217; and ACCT 209 or 229 Sophomores (30-59 credit hours) must have a minimum GPR (overall, in major, and in the CBK courses if

applicable) of at least a 2.75. Juniors and Seniors (60 or more credit hours) must have a minimum GPR overall, in major, and in the CBK courses

if applicable) of at least a 2.5. Complete forms (Appendix A and B) found at

http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/current_students/internships-inex.html Obtain and complete the AGEC 484/485 form from Suite 214 of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building Visit with an advisor to obtain a request for Industry Internship/Directed Studies credit form. Have completed forms signed by Dr. Kerry Litzenberg Room 212D of the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building, Director

of the Internship Program BEFORE beginning the internship. Submit signed forms to, and meet with Mrs. Donna Adcock, Room 214 of the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building,

Coordinator of the Internship Program. To apply for congressional (Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy -ANRP) internship credit which gives student’s the opportunity to work a semester in Washington, D.C. or in Austin, TX (every two years when the Texas legislature is in session) the Department of Agricultural Economics requires that students: Have completed AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics Have a minimum GPR (overall, in major, and in CBK courses if applicable) of at least a 2.25 (a minimum 2.5 GPR is

preferred) Be classified as a Junior (60-94 hours) or Senior (95 hours or greater) Obtain and complete an ANRP internship credit form from Suite 214 of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building Gain approval from Dr. James Richardson Room 351C of the Agriculture & Life Sciences Building, Director of the

ANRP Internship Program prior to the beginning of the internship Submit completed internship form to, and meet with, Ms. Donna Adcock Room 214 of the Agriculture & Life Sciences

Building, Coordinator of the Internship Program.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The criteria for each scholarship offered by the Department of Agricultural Economics varies widely. In addition to grades, extracurricular requirements, and in some cases financial need, some scholarships require students to be from a particular area of the State, have a particular career interest, etc. See Appendix C (page 33) for a list of departmental scholarships and their requirements. Applications are available online at http://scholarships.tamu.edu/ beginning the end of September or early October. The deadline for submitting an application is February 1. You will need to select the link that says “Continuing” students. Specific dates are posted in the Undergraduate Programs News Blog. For more information regarding departmental scholarships contact Donna Adcock, 979-845-4911, Suite 214 of the Agriculture and Life Science Building.

STUDENTS SEEKING AN INTERNSHIP SHOULD ATTEND CAREER FAIRS, WORK WITH THE TEXAS A&M CAREER CENTER, READ THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM’S WEBSITE REGULARLY, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE GIVES MORE WEIGHT IN THEIR RANKINGS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ACTIVE IN DEPARTMENTAL STUDENT

ORGANIZATIONS - AES, NAMA, FIRE, AGGIE REPS, AGGIE ACES (page 10.)

http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/current_students/internships-inex.html

http://scholarships.tamu.edu/

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Texas A&M University offers a variety of certification programs. Students who pursue any certification program must complete all requirements for the specific program PRIOR to graduation. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, the title of the certificate program will be added to the student’s official transcript. For more information, please refer to the links under the certificate titles. ADVERTISING http://mays.tamu.edu/media/documents/2012/04/17/AdvertisingCertificate.pdf (Open to Agribusiness majors only.)

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF NATIONAL POLITICS http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateCSNP.pdf (Open to all majors.)

CORPS OF CADETS LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE http://giving.tamu.edu/PDFs/Leadership_Excellence_Program.pdf For more information, please contact Ms. Cathy McWhorter, Development Relations Coordinator for the Office of the Commandant at 979-862-2862 or [email protected] (Open to all cadets regardless of major.)

ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP http://cnve.tamu.edu/students/education/undergraduate/ (Open to agribusiness majors only.)

EUROPEAN UNION BUSINESS http://cibs.tamu.edu/articles/certificate_in_european_union_business (Open to agribusiness majors only.)

EUROPEAN UNION POLITICS http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateEU.pdf . (Open to all majors.)

EVENT PLANNING http://rpts.tamu.edu/departmental-news/certificate-program/ For more information, please call Ms. Ann Alexander at 979-845-0571. (Open to all

majors)

FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL THEORY http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateFPT.pdf (Open to all majors.)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS http://cibs.tamu.edu/articles/certificate_in_international_business#coursework (Open to agribusiness majors only.)

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS For more information, including requirements and an application form please visit http://www-polisc.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateIR.pdf. (Open to all majors.)

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & AGRICULTURE (CITA) http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/curriculum/certificate.html You may also view an application form and list of courses by going to Appendix D on page 44 of this handbook. (Open to all majors.)

LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESS http://mays.tamu.edu/degrees-and-majors/certificate-programs/latin-american-business/. (Open to agribusiness majors only.)

MEAT SCIENCE http://meat.tamu.edu/certificate.html. (Open to all majors.)

PROFESSIONAL WRITING CERTIFICATE http://www-english.tamu.edu/writing-programs/professional-writing-certificate?destination=node%2F202 . (Open to all majors.)

RACE, ETHNICITY, & GENDER POLITICS http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateREGP. (Open to all majors.)

RETAILING http://mays.tamu.edu/media/documents/2012/04/17/RetailingCertificate.pdf (Open to agribusiness majors only.)

SALES

http://mays.tamu.edu/media/documents/2012/04/17/AdvertisingCertificate.pdf

http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateCSNP.pdf

http://giving.tamu.edu/PDFs/Leadership_Excellence_Program.pdf


http://cnve.tamu.edu/students/education/undergraduate/

http://cibs.tamu.edu/articles/certificate_in_european_union_business

http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateEU.pdf

http://rpts.tamu.edu/departmental-news/certificate-program/

http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateFPT.pdf

http://cibs.tamu.edu/articles/certificate_in_international_business#coursework

http://www-polisc.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateIR.pdf

http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/curriculum/certificate.html

http://mays.tamu.edu/degrees-and-majors/certificate-programs/latin-american-business/

http://meat.tamu.edu/certificate.html

http://www-english.tamu.edu/writing-programs/professional-writing-certificate?destination=node%2F202

http://www-polisci.tamu.edu/upload_images/CertificateREGP

http://mays.tamu.edu/media/documents/2012/04/17/RetailingCertificate.pdf

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http://mays.tamu.edu/media/documents/2012/04/17/SalesCertificate.pdf (Open to agribusiness majors only.)

ET CETERA

1. Minors: Students may pursue and receive transcript recognition for a minor program. Students applying for a minor must be in good academic standing (have a cumulative GPR of at least a 2.0.)

Students desiring to pursue a minor should talk with the minor-granting department first to obtain permission and the appropriate course list. Once the student has completed request for the minor form, they are to bring a copy of the form to an advisor in the Department of Agricultural Economics. NOTE: The only exceptions are for the BUAD and ECON minors. Students wanting to pursue a BUAD or ECON minor should visit with an advisor in the Department of Agricultural Economics.

You must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required for a minor. Once a student declares a minor, it becomes part of their graduation requirements. The minor

program is recognized on the transcript after graduation. The minor program is NOT recognized on the diploma.

2. See http://registrar.tamu.edu/forms/UniversityApprovedMinors.pdf for a list of University approved minors and contact information. You can also go to Appendix E on page 38.

3. Double Majors and Second Degrees: For complete information, please go to http://student-

rules.tamu.edu/rule14.htm and view the guidelines under section 14.3. Students wanting to pursue a double major must meet with an advisor in the second major to obtain a list of courses required to receive the double major. After obtaining the list, the student must bring a copy of the required course list to his/her advisor in the Department of Agricultural Economics. Second major must be declared BEFORE the student reaches 90 total credit hours.

4. Distinguished Student and Dean’s Honor Roll: For a complete list of criteria needed to obtain one of these

prestigious honors, please go to http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule11.htm

5. Career Fairs: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers Agriculture Career Exposition (ACE) Days twice a year. ACE Days are held each year on the first Wednesday and Thursday in February and the first Wednesday and Thursday in October. Actual dates will be posted in the Undergraduate Program’s Office Newsblog as soon as the dates are confirmed. Mays Business School also offers career fairs twice each year. Actual date will be posted in the Undergraduate Program’s Office News Blog.

6. Career Center: The Career Center arranges employment interview schedules with hundreds of companies every year

AND has a comprehensive career education and resource library. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has its very own Career Center Representative who will be happy to help with job and internship searches, interviewing tips, resume critiquing, etc.

7. Student Learning Center (SLC): The SLC is committed to supporting and strengthening the academic experience of

students by providing a variety or programs and services the promote retention and success. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is offered for selected core curriculum course sections, and the Independent Study Lab assists students with reading, writing, math, and study skills. FREE TUTORING help in a variety of courses is available. See all opportunities for FREE on-campus tutoring in Appendix L on page 63. For more information, contact the SLC, 118 Hotard Hall, 979-845-2724. http://.slc.tamu.edu

8. Office of Professional School Advising (OPSA): The Office of Professional School Advising (OPSA) is here to help

students with anything related to the medical, veterinary, law, dental, graduate, and allied health professions. For more information contact OPSA, Henderson Hall, 979-847-8938

9. Study Abroad: Please refer to http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/find_program.asp to search for programs offered and then

make an appointment to visit with the counselors in the Study Abroad Office on the First Floor of Bizzell Hall West, 979-845-0544. Once you have visited the Study Abroad Office, talk with one of the Department of Agricultural Economics advisors about how the program you are interested might work with your degree plan.

http://mays.tamu.edu/media/documents/2012/04/17/SalesCertificate.pdf

http://registrar.tamu.edu/forms/UniversityApprovedMinors.pdf




http://www.slc.tamu.edu/

http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/find_program.asp

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PARENTAL INFORMATION

ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS Under provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), students enrolled in post-secondary educational institutions are deemed to “own” their educational records. Institutions may, but are not required to, grant access to certain non-directory information in a student’s educational record if the student is carried as a dependent on the parent’s/guardian’s federal income tax return. Under no circumstances will non-directory information be released to a parent or guardian unless a Certification of Dependency Form is completed and signed by both the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the student and is brought to the Office of the Registrar, General Services Complex, 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1501 or mailed to the Office of the Registrar, P.O. Box 30018, College Station, TX 77842-3018. (See page 15 for a copy of the Certification of Dependency Form.)

GRADE REPORTS FOR PARENTS Parents/guardians may access grades, class schedules, and verification of enrollment through the Howdy Portal website. TAMU does NOT mail mid-term or final grade reports. A student must set a parent password to allow access to their records by a parent/guardian. With the password and the student’s UIN number, parents/guardians will be able to access the student’s grades. Links to and instructions for using this system are available at http://hdc.tamu.edu/Connecting/Howdy_Web_Portal/Parent__Former_Student_Access/Signing_Up_for_Parent_Guardian_Access_to_Howdy.php

http://hdc.tamu.edu/Connecting/Howdy_Web_Portal/Parent__Former_Student_Access/Signing_Up_for_Parent_Guardian_Access_to_Howdy.php

http://hdc.tamu.edu/Connecting/Howdy_Web_Portal/Parent__Former_Student_Access/Signing_Up_for_Parent_Guardian_Access_to_Howdy.php

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AGRIBUSINESS DEGREE

“IT’S TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE.”

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AGRIBUSINESS

Examples of jobs you can obtain with this degree are: Manager Trainee Operations Analyst Trade Analyst Price Analyst Transportation Analyst Inventory Control Analyst Market Research Analyst Ag Lender Commercial Lender Loan Officer Sales Representative Grain Accountant Line Manager Purchasing Manager Portfolio Manager Human Resource Services Risk Manager International Trade Risk Management Compliance Consultant We train students to integrate business management principles with technical knowledge and help them develop practical decision-making skills. We also provide students with a better understanding of agriculture in national and international economies. The Agribusiness degree integrates accounting, marketing, management, and finance courses with courses that will emphasize the understanding of the unique institutional and managerial challenges facing businesses. The scope of training in this degree allows graduates to find employment in non-ag related firms as well as with traditional agribusiness companies.

REQUIREMENTS TO MOVE FROM LOWER-LEVEL (AGBL) TO UPPER-LEVEL (AGBU) Students CANNOT take any upper-level business course (INFO 303, FINC 341, MGMT 363, MKTG 321) until they have completed AA requirements to move from lower-level (AGBL) to upper-level (AGBU.) The requirements for being moved to upper-level are as follows: Satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester credit hours (A&M hours and transfer hours combined.) Satisfactorily complete all he following eight (8) courses: ACCT 229 and ACCT 230 AGEC 217 ECON 202 and ECON 203 MGMT 211 MATH 141 and MATH 142 (These courses are prerequisites for AGEC 217.) A student does not apply for upper level. The Undergraduate Office in the Department of Agricultural Economics

monitors the student’s progress through the above upper-level requirements and changes the student’s designation when all requirements have been met.

AGRIBUSINESS COMMON BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (CBK) COURSES: 37 Hours Lower-level CBK courses: ACCT 229, ACCT 230, AGEC 217, ECON 202, ECON 203, & MGMT 211 Upper-level CBK courses: AGEC 440, AGEC 481, INFO 303, INFO 364, FINC 341, MGMT 363, & MKTG 321

AGRIBUSINESS MAJOR COURSES: 24 Hours AGEC 105, AGEC 317, AGEC 340, AGEC 414, AGEC 429, AGEC 431, ECON 322/323, & AGEC 430/FINC 460 *Students may select either ECON 322 or ECON 323. ECON 322 is APPLIED micro-economic theory and is algebra based. ECON 323 is all THEORY and is calculus based. Students planning to pursue a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, or Economics should take ECON 323. ECON 323 will better prepare students for the rigors of a Master’s degree. ECON 323 is required for an ECON minor. **Students may select either AGEC 430 “Macroeconomics of Agriculture” or FINC 460 “Money and Capital Markets.” The prerequisites for AGEC 430 are: AGEC 317, AGEC 429, FINC 341, and Junior or Senior classification. The prerequisite for FINC 460 is: FINC 341 with a grade of C or better.

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AGRIBUSINESS Catalog 201231 (135) 2012 – 2013

120 Credit Hours Required FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING HRS

SUMMER I HRS

AGEC 105 (Major) 3 MATH 142** 3

ENGL 104* 3 AMER. HIST. ELECT. (1,2***) 3

MATH 141** 3 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (4***) 3

AMER. HIST. ELECT. (1,2***) 3 NATURAL SCIENCE (3***) 4

NATURAL SCIENCE (3***) 4 KINE 198 – May be taken S/U or for a grade 1

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HRS

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

HRS

SUMMER II HRS

ACCT 229** (ACBK) 3 ACCT 230** (ACBK) 3

ECON 202** (ACBK) 3 AGEC 217** (ACBK) 3

MGMT 211** (ACBK) 3 ECON 203** (ACBK) 3

POLS 206 (2***) 3 POLS 207 (2***) 3

TECHNICAL AG. ELECTIVE (5***) 3 COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE (6***) 3

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KINE 199 – Must be taken S/U 1

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JUNIOR YEAR: FALL HRS JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING HRS

SUMMER III HRS

AGEC 340 (7***) (Major) 3 AGEC 317 (7***) (Major) 3

FINC 341 (ACBK) 3 AGEC 429 (7***) (Major) 3

INFO 303 (ACBK) 3 INFO 364 (ACBK) 3

MGMT 363 (ACBK) 3

DIRECTED ELECT, – INT’L (9***) 3

MKTG 321 (ACBK) 3 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (10***) 3

ECON 323/322 (9***) (Major) 3

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SENIOR YEAR: FALL HRS SENIOR YEAR: SPRING HRS

SUMMER IV HRS

AGEC 431 (7***) (Major) 3 AGEC 414 (7***) (Major) 3

AGEC 481 (7***) (ACBK) 1 AGEC 440 (7***) (ACBK) 3

DIRECTED ELECT. – INT’L (9***) 3 AGEC 430 OR FINC 460 (7***) (Major) 3

VIS. & PERF. ARTS ELECT. (11***) 3 GENERAL ELECTIVE (12***) 3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (12***) 3 GENERAL ELECTIVE (12***) 1

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ICD _______________________________________________________ ICD _____________________________________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ______________________________________________________________

* English 104 must be completed by the end of the Sophomore year or it cannot be taken at Texas A&M. ** These 8 core classes must be successfully completed before entering Upper Level. *** Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 19.

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FOOTNOTES FOR THE AGRIBUSINESS DEGREE PLAN Catalog 201231

1. To be selected from the list of American History courses on page 51. Three (3) hours of Texas History may be taken in place

of three (3) hours of American History.

2. For those students under ROTC contract, see section on “Requirements in Political Science (Government) and History” in your catalog.

3. To be selected from the Natural Science Electives list on page 47.

4. To be selected from the following list of courses:

ANTH 201 Introduction to Anthropology ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology ANTH 225 Physical Anthropology ANTH 300 Cultural Change and Development ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies ANTH 403 Primitive Religion ANTH 404 Women and Culture PSYC Any course EXCEPT 203, 204, 285,

289, 484, 485, or 489

SOCI Any course EXCEPT 220, 285, 289, 420, 484, 485, or 489

WGST 207 Introduction to Gender and Society

WGST 316 Sociology of Gender WGST 317 Women in Politics WGST 404 Women and Culture WGST 424 Women and Work in Society WGST 462 Women and the Law

5. Technical Ag Electives are to be selected from the list on page 20.

6. To be selected from the following course list:

COMM 205 Comm. for Tech Professions COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate ENGL 203 Introduction to Literature ENGL 235 Intro. to Creative Writing: Prose

ENGL 241 Advanced Composition ENGL 301 Technical Writing (Must be a

Junior)

7. You must be a U3 or U4, and have completed all course prerequisites to be able to take this course. 8. Student may select either ECON 322 or ECON 323. ECON 322 is APPLIED micro-economic theory and is algebra based. ECON 323

is all THEORY and is calculus based. Students planning to pursue a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, or Economics should take ECON 323. ECCON 323 will better prepare students for the rigors of a Master’s degree. ECON 323 is required for an ECON minor.

9. To be selected from the list of Directed Electives - International courses on pages 20-21. NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE INTERNATIONAL

& CULTURAL DIVERSITY LIST. 10. To be selected from the list of Humanities Electives on pages 48-50. 11. To be selected from the list of Visual & Performing Arts Electives on pages 50-51. 12. Any Texas A&M or transferrable courses, EXCEPT SLCX 001-003, KINE 198, and KINE 199, not used to meet other curriculum

requirements.

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TECHNICAL AGRICULTURE ELECTIVES Agricultural Leadership & Development (ALED) 289, 340, 342, 440, 441, 489 Agricultural Communications & Journalism (AGCJ) 105, 305, 306, 404, 406, 407 Agriculture & Life Sciences (AGLS) 101, 105, 201, 225 Agricultural Systems Management (AGSM) 125, 201, 289, 301, 335, 355, 360, 403, 461, 475 Animal Science (ANSC) 107, 108, 201, 207, 210, 289, 305, 307, 310, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316, 317, 335, 337, 402, 421, 433, 434, 437, 438, 439, 457, 489 Bioenvironmental Sciences (BESC) 201, 204, 314, 320, 357, 367 Dairy Science (DASC) 202, 204, 330, 331 Entomology (ENTO) 201, 208, 210, 289, 300, 306, 315, 320, 322, 330, 401, 402, 403, 405, 423, 431, 432, 450, 451, 482, 489 Forensic Investigative Sciences (FIVS) 205 Forest Science (FRSC) 101, 102, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307, 311, 314, 409, 420, 421, 430, 461 Food Science & Technology (FSTC) 201, 210, 289, 307, 311, 330, 331, 446, 489 Horticulture (HORT) 101, 201, 202, 203, 223, 291, 301, 302, 306, 308, 309, 311,315,319, 325, 326, 332, 335, 418, 419, 420, 421,

HORT (continued) 422, 423, 425, 427, 428, 429, 431, 432, 435, 440, 442, 445, 445, 451, 452, 453, 454, 491 Nutritional Sciences (NUTR) 202, 210, 289 Poultry Science (POSC) 201, 289, 291, 302, 304, 309, 313, 319, 326, 333, 481, 425, 427, 489 Renewable Natural Resources (RENR) 201, 205, 215, 375, 400, 405, 410, 420, 444, 460, 470, 489 Rangeland Ecology & Management (RLEM) 102, 103, 301, 302, 305, 311, 317, 324, 401, 415, 416, 489 Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences (RPTS) 101, 201, 202, 209, 301, 307, 308, 311, 316, 320, 331, 340, 360, 370, 372, 374, 401, 403, 408, 420, 423, 426, 446, 476, 489 Soil & Crop Sciences (SCSC) 105, 201, 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 314, 330, 421, 422, 425, 428, 430 Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) 404, 409, 413 Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences (VLCS) 409 Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) 221, 301, 303 Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP) 323, 401 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences (WFSC) 101, 301, 303, 304, 327, 403, 420, 421, 423, 425, 427, 428, 450, 451

DIRECTED ELECTIVES - INTERNATIONAL

*ACCT 445 International Accounting AFST 345 Modern Africa AFST 346 History of South Africa AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture AGEC 453 International Agribusiness Marketing ANTH 205 People and Cultures of the World ANTH 300 Cultural Changes and Development ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies ANTH 315 Peoples and Cultures of Africa ANTH 319 Indians of Mexico and Central America ARCH 458 Cultural & Ethical Considerations for Global Prac. COMM 335 Intercultural Communication ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems ECON 330 Economic Development EURO 323 Immigration and Ethnicity in Contemporary France EURO 443 Contemporary Russian Prose EURO 444 Russian Drama EURO 447 Russian Artistic Culture II: 1890 to Present

*FINC 445 Funding International Business FREN 301 French Culture and Civilization FREN 322 Survey of French Literature II FREN 323 Immigration and Ethnicity in Contemporary France FREN 336 Contemporary France FREN 418 Seminar in French Civilization FREN 425 French Film

GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village GEOG 311 Cultural Geography GEOG 320 The Middle East GEOG 321 Geography of Africa GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America GEOG 325 Geography of Europe GEOG 326 Geography of East Asia GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia GEOG 402 Interpretation of Cultural Landscapes GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism GERM 322 German Culture and Civilization II HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film HISP 362 Hispanic Literature in the U.S. HISP 363 Borderlands: U.S. and Mexico HIST 210 Russian Civilization

For Agribusiness students, the 6 hours of approved Directed Electives-International, simultaneously fulfill the

University’s International and Cultural Diversity Core Curriculum requirement.

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HIST 324 European Society in the Industrial Age HIST 336 Europe Since 1932 HIST 339 Eastern Europe Since 1453 HIST 342 Latin American Since 1810 HIST 345 Modern Africa HIST 346 History of South Africa HIST 348 Modern Middle East HIST 352 Modern East Asia HIST 355 Modern China HIST 356 Twentieth Century Japan HIST 402 Germany Since 1815 HIST 407 History of France Since 1815 HIST 412 Soviet Union 1917-Present HIST 439 Twentieth Century England HIST 440 Latin American Cultural and Intellectual History HIST 441 History of Mexico 1821-Present HIST 449 History of Brazil 1822-Present HIST 464 International Development Since 1918 HIST 477 Women in Modern European History *IBUS 401 Global Marketing (cross-listed with MKTG 401) *IBUS 402 International Marketing (cross-listed with MKTG 402)

*IBUS 403 International Market Entry Strategies (cross-listed with MGMT 403)

*IBUS 445 International Accounting (cross listed with ACCT 445)

*IBUS 446 Funding International Business (cross listed with FINC 445)

*IBUS 450 International Environment of Business (cross listed with MGMT 450)

*IBUS 452 International Management (cross listed with MGMT 452)

*IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment *IBUS 456 European Integration & Business *IBUS 457 Global Entrepreneurship (cross listed with MGMT 457)

*IBUS 458 International Negotiations *IBUS 459 Latin American Markets *IBUS 460 Academy for Future International Leaders *MGMT 450 International Environment of Business *MGMT 452 International Management *MGMT 457 Global Entrepreneurship

*MKTG 401 Global Marketing *MKTG 402 International Marketing *MKTG 403 International Market Entry Strategies MUSC 324 Music in World Cultures POLS 322 Western European Government and Politics POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America POLS 324 Third World Politics POLS 326 Government and Politics of Eastern Europe POLS 328 Globalization and Democracy POLS 329 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 331 Introduction to World Politics POLS 338 Government and Politics of Former Soviet Union POLS 365 Asian Governments and Politics POLS 424 Comparative Government Institutions POLS 432 Politics of the European Union SOCI 325 International Business Behavior SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior SOCI 340 Post-Soviet Societies SOCI 350 Sociology of Islamic Societies SOCI 423 Globalization and Social Change SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture & Civilization 18th Century-

Present SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature SPAN 410 Hispanic Film SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society and Culture SPAN 412 Hispanic Writers in the U.S. SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry SPAN 450 Contemp.Spanish & Spanish-American Literature SPMT 337 International Sport Business WGST 463 Genders in Asia WGST 477 Women in Modern Europe

*Must be admitted to UPPER LEVEL. Additionally, courses taken abroad, which are conducted in another country by a TAMU faculty member, completed as part of a reciprocal education exchange program (REEP), or completed in another country through direct enrollment in another institution, can be used to satisfy the IE (and ICD) requirement. This includes credits earned through 285, 291, 484, 485, and 491 courses conducted abroad for which grades are determined by a TAMU faculty member. You must visit with an advisor prior to enrolling in study abroad courses to make sure the course(s) you are planning to take can be used on your degree.

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS DEGREE

*FINANCE & REAL ESTATE *FOOD MARKETING SYSTEMS *POLICY & ECONOMIC ANALYSIS *RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

“IT’S TIME TO FIND YOUR NICHE.”

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

We offer a variety of options, or focus areas, within our degree. The options are: Finance and Real Estate Food Marketing Systems Policy and Economic Analysis Rural Entrepreneurship Examples of jobs you can obtain with the Finance and Real Estate option are: Credit Analyst Loan Officer Bank Branch Manager Bank Branch Manager Trust Officer Mortgage Banker Financial Analyst Investor Relations Officer Controller Actuary Insurance Agent & Broker Mutual Fund Analyst Loss Control Specialist Insurance Underwriter Ratings Analyst Portfolio Manager Investment Advisory Sales Management Commercial Real Estate Insurance Claims Adjuster Real Estate Appraisal Development & Construction Hedge Fund Principal/Trader Examples of jobs you can obtain with the Food Marketing Systems option are: Buyer Brand Manager Sales Representative Customer Relations Consultant Sales Manager Marketing Strategist Market Economist Purchasing Manager Purchasing Agent Commodities Trader Account Manager Operations Manager Cost Analyst Distribution Manager Production Line Manager Logistics Manager Floor Broker Foreign Trade Analyst Store Management Promotions Manager Market Analyst Marketing Manager Account Director Event Planner Export Compliance Manager Customs Agent Sales Development Manager Product Development Manager Examples of jobs you can obtain with the Policy and Economic Analysis option are: Economic Affairs Analyst Strategic Planner Legislative Assistant Policy Analyst Research Associate Planning & Policy Analyst Project Coordinator Operations Analyst Economic Analyst Sales Analyst Market Research Analyst Benefits Coordinator Budget Officer Economic Consultant Pricing Analyst Profit Investment Coordinator Examples of jobs you can obtain with the Rural Entrepreneurship option are: Students in this option plan to own their own business some day. Do not let the word “rural” mislead you. Students in this option have plans to own and operate such diverse businesses as restaurants, movie theaters, snow board shops, two-way radio companies, truck detailing shops, and bridal boutiques to name a few, as well as, rural businesses such as cow/calf operations, equine boarding businesses, and farming enterprises. Other job opportunities include: Lending Economics Forecaster Professional Farm/Ranch Manager Management USDA Inspector Business Consultant Sales Human Resources Extension Agent

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS – FINANCE & REAL ESTATE Catalog 201231 (135) 2012-2013



SUMMER I HRS

AGEC 105 (Major) 3 MATH 142 3

AGLS 101 1 AMER. HIST. ELECT. (1,2**) 3

ENGL 104* 3 HUMANITIES ELECT. (4,6**) 3

MATH 141 3 NATURAL SCIENCE ELECT. (5**) 4

AMER. HIST. ELECT. (1,2**) 3 KINE 198 – May be taken S/U or for a grade 1

TECH. AG. ELECT. (3**) 3

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HRS

SUMMER II HRS

ACCT 209 3 ACCT 210 3

AGEC 217 (Major) 3 ECON 203 3

ECON 202 3 POLS 207 (2**) 3

POLS 206 (2**) 3 VIS. & PERF. ARTS ELECT. (6, 7**) 3

NATURAL SCIENCE ELECT. (5**) 4 COMMUNICATION ELECT. (8**) 3

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SUMMER III HRS

AGEC 330 (Major) 3 AGEC 317 (Major) 3


AGEC 422 (Major) 3 DIRECTED NON-AGEC ELECT. (6, 10**) 3

ECON 323/322 (9**) 3 AGEC 481 (Major) 1

STAT 303/301/302 3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11**) 3

DIRECTED NON-AGEC ELECT. (6, 10**) 3 DIRECTED AGEC ELECT (12**) (Major) 3

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16


SUMMER IV HRS


AGEC 340 (Major) 3 GENERAL ELECTIVE (11**) 3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11**) 3 AGEC 432 (Major) 3

DIRECTED AGEC ELECT (12**) (Major) 3 DIRECTED AGEC ELECT (12**) (Major) 3

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ICD (6***) _____________________________________________________ ICD (6***)______________________________________________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ________________________________________________________________________

* English 104 must be completed by the end of the Sophomore year or it cannot be taken at Texas A&M. ** Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 28. *** International and Cultural Diversity. See complete list on pages 51-54.

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS – FOOD MARKETING SYSTEMS Catalog 201231 (135) 2012 – 2013



SUMMER I HRS



ENGL 104* 3 HUMANITIES ELECT. (4, 6**) 3




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16


HRS


HRS

SUMMER II HRS

ACCT 209 3 ACCT 210 3


ECON 202 3 POLS 207 (2**) 3

POLS 206 (2**) 3 VISUAL & PERF. ARTS ELECT. (6, 7**) 3


16


16


SUMMER III HRS



ECON 323/322 (9**) 3 AGEC 340 (Major) 3

STAT 303/301/302 3 AGEC 481 (Major) 1

DIRECTED NON-AGEC ELECT. (6, 10**) 3


15 DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3

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SUMMER IV HRS

AGEC 452 or AGEC 453 (6***) (Major) 3 AGEC 430 (Major) or ECON 311 3

AGEC 429 (Major) 3

AGEC 447 or AGEC 448 (13**) (Major) 3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11**) 3 GENERAL ELECTIVE (11**) 3

DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3


DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3 12

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ICD (6***) ________________________________________________ ICD (6***)__________________________________________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE __________________________________________________________________________

* English 104 must be completed by the end of the Sophomore year or it cannot be taken at Texas A&M. ** Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on pages 28. *** International and Cultural Diversity. See complete list on pages 51-54.

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS – POLICY & ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Catalog 2012 (135) 2012 – 2013



SUMMER I HRS







14

16


HRS


HRS

SUMMER II HRS

ACCT 209 3 ACCT 210 3


ECON 202 3 POLS 207 (2**) 3

POLS 206 (2**) 3 VISUAL & PERF. ARTS ELECT. (6, 7**) 3


16


16


SUMMER III HRS



ECON 323/322 (9**) 3 AGEC 429 (Major) 3

STAT 303/301/302 3 AGEC 481 (Major) 1



15 DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3

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SUMMER IV HRS

AGEC 447 (13**) (Major) 3 AGEC 430 (Major) or ECON 311 3

AGEC 344 OR [AGEC 452 (6***)] (Major) 3

AGEC 350 (Major) 3



DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3

DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3 12

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ICD (6***) _____________________________________________________ICD (6***)__________________________________________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE _____________________________________________________________________________ * English 104 must be completed by the end of the Sophomore year or it cannot be taken at Texas A&M. ** Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 28. *** International and Cultural Diversity. See complete list on pages 51-54.

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS – RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP Catalog 201231 (135) 2012 – 2013



SUMMER I HRS







14

16


HRS


HRS

SUMMER II HRS

ACCT 209 3 ACCT 210 3


ECON 202 3 POLS 207 (2**) 3

POLS 206 (2**) 3 VIS. & PERF. ARTS ELECT. (6, 7**) 3


16


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JUNIOR YEAR: FALL HRS

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING HRS

SUMMER III HRS



ECON 323/322 (9**) 3 AGEC 429 (Major) 3

STAT 303/301/302 3 AGEC 481 (Major) 1



GENERAL ELECTIVE (11**) 3 DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3

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SENIOR YEAR: FALL HRS

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING HRS

SUMMER IV HRS


AGEC 424 (Major) 3 AGEC 430 (Major) or ECON 311 3


DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3 DIRECTED AGEC ELECT. (12**) (Major) 3

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ICD (6***) ________________________________________________ ICD (6*** ) ____________________________________________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ________________________________________________

* English 104 must be completed by the end of the Sophomore year or it cannot be taken at Texas A&M. ** Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 28. *** International and Cultural Diversity. See complete list on pages 51-54.

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FOOTNOTES FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS OPTIONS Catalog 201231

1. To be selected from the list of American History courses on page 51. Three (3) hours of Texas History may be taken in place of three (3) hours of American History.

2. For those students under ROTC contract, see section on “Requirements in Political Science (Government) and History” in your

catalog.

3. Technical Ag Electives are to be selected from the list on page 29.

4. The Humanities elective is to be selected from the list on pages 48-50.

5. The Natural Science Electives must be selected from the list on page 47.

6. Six (6) hours of International & Cultural Diversity (ICD) courses are required. Students may fulfill this requirement by selecting courses from the Humanities, Visual & Performing Arts or Directed Non-AGEC elective lists that are shown in BOLD print. NOTE: AGEC 452 and/or AGEC 453 will also fulfill ICD requirement(s), but they do not meet the Humanities or Visual & Performing Arts requirements.

7. Visual and Performing Arts Elective is to be selected from the list on pages 50-51.

8. To be selected from the following course list: COMM 205 Comm. for Technical Professions COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate ENGL 203 Introduction to Literature

ENGL 235 Introduction to Creative Writing: Prose ENGL 241 Advanced Composition ENGL 301 Technical Writing (Must be a Junior)

9. Student may select either ECON 322 or ECON 323. ECON 322 is APPLIED micro-economic theory and is algebra based.

ECON 323 is all THEORY and is calculus based. Students planning to pursue a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, or Economics should take ECON 323. ECCON 323 will better prepare students for the rigors of a Master’s degree. ECON 323 is required for an ECON minor.

10. Six (6) hours are required.

Approved Non-AGEC courses for the Finance & Real Estate Option are on page 39, and How to Become a Licensed Real Estate Sales Person is on page 40. Approved Non-AGEC courses for the Food Marketing Systems Option are on page 41-42.

Approved Non-AGEC courses for the Policy & Economics Option are on pages 43-44. Approved Non-AGEC courses for the Rural Entrepreneurship Option are on pages 45-46.

11. Any Texas A&M University OR transferrable courses, EXCEPT SLCX 001-003, KINE 198, and KINE 199 not used to meet other curriculum requirements.

12. For the Finance & Real Estate Option, select from AGEC 315, 325, 344, 350, 401, 402, 413, 425, 434, 435, 447, 448, 452, 453, 460, 484, 485, and 491.

For the Food Marketing Systems Option, select from AGEC 325, 344, 350, 401, 402, 413, 422, 424, 425, 432, 434, 435, 448, 452, 453, 460.84, 485, and 491.

For the Policy & Economics Analysis Option, select from AGEC 315, 325, 413, 401, 402, 422, 424, 425, 432, 434, 435, 448, 452, 453, 484, 485, and 491.

For the Rural Entrepreneurship Option, select from AGEC 315, 350, 413, 422, 432, 447, 448, 452, & 453.

13. AGEC 447 is offered in fall semesters only. AGEC 448 is offered in spring semesters only.

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TECHNICAL AGRICULTURE ELECTIVES Agricultural Leadership & Development (ALED) 289, 340, 342, 440, 441, 489 Agricultural Communications & Journalism (AGCJ) 105, 305, 306, 404, 406, 407 Agriculture & Life Sciences (AGLS) 101, 105, 201, 225 Agricultural Systems Management (AGSM) 125, 201, 289, 301, 335, 355, 360, 403, 461, 475 Animal Science (ANSC) 107, 108, 201, 207, 210, 289, 305, 307, 310, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316, 317, 335, 337, 402, 421, 433, 434, 437, 438, 439, 457, 489 Bioenvironmental Sciences (BESC) 201, 204, 314, 320, 357, 367 Dairy Science (DASC) 202, 204, 330, 331 Entomology (ENTO) 201, 208, 210, 289, 300, 306, 315, 320, 322, 330, 401, 402, 403, 405, 423, 431, 432, 450, 451, 482, 489 Forensic Investigative Sciences (FIVS) 205 Forest Science (FRSC) 101, 102, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307, 311, 314, 409, 420, 421, 430, 461 Food Science & Technology (FSTC) 201, 210, 289, 307, 311, 330, 331, 446, 489 Horticulture (HORT) 101, 201, 202, 203, 223, 291, 301, 302, 306, 308, 309, 311,315,319, 325, 326, 332, 335, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 425, 427, 428, 429, 431, 432, 435, 440, 442, 445, 445, 451, 452, 453, 454, 491 Nutritional Sciences (NUTR) 202, 210, 289 Poultry Science (POSC) 201, 289, 291, 302, 304, 309, 313, 319, 326, 333, 481, 425, 427, 489 Renewable Natural Resources (RENR) 201, 205, 215, 375, 400, 405, 410, 420, 444, 460, 470, 489 Rangeland Ecology & Management (RLEM) 102, 103, 301, 302, 305, 311, 317, 324, 401, 415, 416, 489 Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences (RPTS) 101, 201, 202, 209, 301, 307, 308, 311, 316, 320, 331, 340, 360, 370, 372, 374, 401, 403, 408, 420, 423, 426, 446, 476, 489 Soil & Crop Sciences (SCSC) 105, 201, 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 314, 330, 421, 422, 425, 428, 430 Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) 404, 409, 413 Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences (VLCS) 409 Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) 221, 301, 303 Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP) 323, 401 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences (WFSC) 101, 301, 303, 304, 327, 403, 420, 421, 423, 425, 427, 428, 450, 451

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APPENDIX A PREREQUISITES FOR AGEC CLASSES

AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics: (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

AGEC 217 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics Analysis: AGEC 105; ENGL 104; MATH 141; MATH 142; Sophomore or Junior classification; AGEC, AGBL, or BUAG majors; or approval of Dept. Head. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 285 Directed Studies: AGEC 105; Freshman or Sophomore classification in agricultural economics or agribusiness, or approval of Dept. Head; 2.25 GPR in major, overall and CBK courses, if applicable. (Fall, Spring, and Summer)

AGEC 289 Special Topics in ...: Freshman or Sophomore classification and approval of Dept. Head.

AGEC 291 Research: Freshman or Sophomore classification and approval of Dept. Head. (Fall, Spring, and Summer)

AGEC 314 Marketing Agricultural and Food Products: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall, Spring and Summer)

AGEC 315 Food and Agricultural Sales: Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 317 Economic Analysis for Agribusiness Management: AGEC 217; MATH 141; MATH 142; ECON 322/323; STAT 301/302/303 or INFO 303; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 325 Principles of Farm and Ranch Management: AGEC 105 or ECON 202; Junior or Senior classification; knowledge of Excel is expected. (Offered Spring only)

AGEC 330 Financial Management in Agriculture: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; ACCT 209/229; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 340 Agribusiness Management: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

AGEC 344 Food and Agricultural Law: Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics: Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 400 Field Studies in Agricultural Economics: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics and Junior or Senior classification. (Not presently being offered)

AGEC 401 Global Agri-Industries and Markets: Study Abroad: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics; Junior or Senior classification or approval of Dept. Head. (May be offered Fall, Spring, Summer, but primarily summer)

AGEC 402 Survey of International Agricultural Economics: Study Abroad: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics; Junior or Senior classification or approval of Dept. Head. (May be offered Fall, Spring, Summer, but primarily summer)

AGEC 413 Agricultural Cooperatives: AGEC 105; AGEC 314, Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall only)

AGEC 414 Agribusiness and Food Market Analysis: AGEC 317; FINC 341; MKTG 321; Junior or Senior AGBU majors only. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 415 Food & Agribusiness Strategies Market Planning: AGEC 314 or MKTG 321/409; AGEC 315; Junior or Senior classification or approval of instructor. (Spring Only)

AGEC 422 Land Economics: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 424 Rural Entrepreneurship I: ACCT 209/229; ACCT 210/230; AGEC 217; AGEC 317 or concurrent enrollment; AGEC 330 or FINC 409/341; Junior or Senior classification; or approval of Dept. Head. (Offered Fall only)

AGEC 425 Rural Entrepreneurship II: AGEC 424; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Spring only)

AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; ENGL 104; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; AGEC 317 (or concurrent enrollment); AGEC 330 or FINC 409/341; AGEC 429; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring)

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AGEC 431 Cases in Agribusiness Finance: AGEC 317; AGEC 340; FINC 341; Junior or Senior AGBU majors only. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 432 Rural Real Estate and Finance Analysis: AGEC 317; AGEC 330 or FINC 409/341; AGEC 422; ACCT 210/230; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Spring only)

AGEC 434 Rural Financial Markets & Financial Planning: ACCT 209/229; ACCT 210/230; AGEC 330 or FINC 341/409; Junior or Senior classification. (Spring Only)

AGEC 435 Personal Financial Planning for Professionals: AGEC 330 or FINC 341 or 409; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall and Spring.)

AGEC 440 Agribusiness Strategic Analysis: AGEC 317; AGEC 340; FINC 341; MGMT 363; MKTG 321; Junior or Senior AGBU majors only. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 447 Food and Agricultural Price Analysis: AGEC 314; AGEC 317; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall only)

AGEC 448 Agricultural Commodity Futures: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; AGEC 314; AGEC 317 or concurrent enrollment; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Spring only)

AGEC 452 International Trade and Agriculture: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall only)

AGEC 453 International Agribusiness Marketing: AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics*; Junior or Senior classification. (Offered Fall only)

AGEC 460 Cross-Cutting Issues in Agricultural Economic: AGEC 317; AGEC 314 or MKTG 321/409; AGEC 330 or FINC 341/409; AGEC 429; AGEC or AGBU majors only; Junior or Senior classification or approval of instructor. (Spring Only)

AGEC 481 Seminar: AGEC 217; Junior or Senior classification; AGEC or AGBU majors only. (Offered Fall and Spring)

AGEC 484 Internship: Before you are allowed to register for AGEC 484 credit, you must have completed 30 hours total (a minimum of 12 of those hours at Texas A&M); you must have completed AGEC 105; AGEC 217; either ECON 202 or ECON 203; MATH 141; MATH 142; and ACCT 209 or 229 (or their equivalents); you must have a minimum GPR of 2.75 (overall, in major, and in CBK classes, if applicable); and you must have instructor’s written approval & signature.

If you have completed more than 30 hours, you must (before being allowed to register for AGEC 484 credit) have completed a minimum of 12 hours at Texas A&M; you must have completed AGEC 105; AGEC 217; either ECON 202 or ECON 203; MATH 141; MATH 142; and ACCT 209 or 229 (or their equivalents); you must have a minimum GPR of 2.50 (overall, in major, and in CBK classes, if applicable); and you must have instructor’s written approval & signature.

If you are participating in the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (Congressional) Internship and desire AGEC 484 credit, you must (before being allowed to register for AGEC 484 credit) have completed AGEC 105 or 3 hours of economics; you must have a minimum GPR of 2.25 (overall, in major, and in CBK classes, if applicable); must be a Junior or Senior; or have approval of the department head and supervising professor. Internship credit is available Fall, Spring, and Summer.

AGEC 485 Directed Studies: The requirements for directed studies are exactly the same as AGEC 484 “Internship” credit (see above). Directed Studies credit is available Fall, Spring, and Summer.

AGEC 489 Special Topics...: Junior or senior classification.

* 3 hours of Economics refers to ECON 202 or ECON 203.

NOTE: Prerequisites can change as courses evolve or new professors begin teaching the course. You are encouraged to always check the most current course catalog or check with an advisor for current prerequisite requirements before registering.

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APPENDIX B AGEC PREREQUISITE FLOW CHART

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APPENDIX C Departmental Scholarships and Requirements

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

MAJOR CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM

GPR FINANCIAL NEED

MUST SHOW LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Agricultural Economics Former Faculty Endowed

Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2,U3,U4 2.75 YES YES

Preference will be given to: Students who have not received any other scholarships during the year awarded; Classified by TAMU as a "Non-Sponsored" International Student; Students classified by TAMU as a "Non-Resident."

Berry '89 & Jennifer '92 Summerour

Endowed Scholarship in Agribusiness

Entrepreneurship

AGEC &

AGBU U4 2.75 NO NO

Must describe career objectives and interest in Agricultural Entrepreneurship. Must be student in AGEC 425; Must be a full-time student.

C.E. Bowles Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2,U3, OR U4 2.75 YES YES NONE

Capital Farm Credit Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2,U3, OR U4 2.50 NO YES

Must be a Texas Resident and a U.S. Citizen and be from a Capital Farm Credit service area.

Cathy and Ralph Ward, Jr. '73

Scholarship in International Agribusiness

AGBU U3,U4 3.00 NO NO

Must have been a transfer student and pursuing a CITA or CIB. Preference will be given to the following: Students that have completed two years at Kilgore College in an agriculture program or other junior college with at least a 3.0 and 12 hours of agriculture courses. The recipient of this scholarship cannot have transferred from Blinn College or be a student athlete.

Chad Hunter Johnson '86 Opportunity Scholarship

AGEC U1, U2, U3 OR U4 2.50 YES NO

Must be a full-time student; must be pursuing the Finance and Real Estate option; must have graduated from a High School in a rural community of Texas.

COADC Betty S. Raun Endowed Scholarship in

Agricultural Economics

AGEC &

AGBU U1, U2, U3 OR U4 3.00 NO YES

Must be a full-time student; must be a resident of Wharton County or any county adjacent/adjoining to Wharton County.

COADC Texas Extension Education

Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2, U3, U4 2.75 YES YES

Preference will be given to: Students who have not received any other scholarships during the year awarded; Classified by TAMU as a "Non-Sponsored" International Student; Students classified by TAMU as a "Non-Resident."

Co-Bank Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U3 OR U4 3.00 NO NO

Must demonstrate interest and aptitude for a career in banking.

Dr. Ernest E. "Ernie" Davis '71

Endowed Opportunity Award

Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2, U3, OR U4 2.50 YES YES

Must be a full-time student; should be employed while on the scholarship; Recipient must not be receiving any large scholarship such as, but not limited to, Houston Livestock Scholarship, San Antonio Livestock Scholarship, Terry Foundation Scholarship, etc.

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Dr. William E. Black Scholarship in


AGEC &

AGBU U1, U2, U3 OR U4 2.50 YES YES NONE

Friends of Tommie Stuart Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2 OR U3 2.75 YES NO NONE

Jimmie M. '61 & Katherine P. Hoyt

Endowed Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2, U3, OR U4 2.75 NO YES

Recipient must not be receiving other scholarships during the year awarded.

John W. Siebert COALS Endowed

Scholarship (Donated by

Howard '52 & Verlin Kruse)

AGEC U3 OR U4 3.00 NO YES

Outstanding record in extracurricular activities and other areas such as community service, church affairs, and employment.

Joshua F. Grahmann

Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2, U3, OR U4 2.75 YES YES

Must be very active in clubs/organizations.

L.C. Grady Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2, U3, OR U4 2.75 NO NO

With the exception of summer courses, all courses must be completed at TAMU.

Lane & Phyllis Keller '80/'80 Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U1, U2, U3 OR U4 2.50 YES YES

Must be from one of the following counties: Victoria, DeWitt, Goliad, or Refugio

Louis "Doss" '39 & Mimi Buntin

Endowed Scholarship

AGBU U2, U3, OR U4 3.00 Desirable but not

mandatory NO

Must have graduated from any New Mexico high school; or have been born in New Mexico or have graduated from a high school in Plainview, Texas; or be from from the area known as the Panhandle of Texas.

Margaret and Lt. Col. Louis C.

Draper '42 Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2,U3,U4 2.50 NO NO

Must be a full-time student in the Department of Agricultural Economics. Academic achievement and extra-curricular activities will be considered.

Marion "Dookie' Pugh '41 Endowed

Memorial Scholarship in


AGEC U2,U3,U4 2.50 NO NO

Must be a full-time student in the Department of Agricultural Economics and pursuing the Finance and Real Estate Option. Academic achievement and extra-curricular activities will be considered.

Marsha Pyle Martin '70 Memorial

Endowed Scholarship

AGEC U4 3.00 YES NO

Must be employed while attending Texas A&M and must be planning to pursue a Graduate Degree; Must be enrolled full-time.

Plum Agribusiness Scholarship

AGBU U1, U2, U3 OR U4 2.75 NO YES Career emphasis in Agribusiness.

Producers Grain Corporation

Educational Trust Fund/Zerle Carpenter

Cooperative Endowed

Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U2, U3, OR U4 2.75 NO NO

Must have completed AGEC 314 or complete in the year the scholarship is received.

Stephen C. Helbing, Sr. '48 Endowed Scholarship in


AGEC &

AGBU U1, U2, U3 OR U4 3.00 YES YES

Resident of the area of Texas known as West Texas; being a member of the Corps of Cadets is also a plus (but not required); must be a full-time student.

Texas Bankers Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U3 OR U4 3.00 NO NO

Must demonstrate interest and aptitude for a career in banking.

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The McCaffrey Scholarship

AGEC U2,U3,U4 3.00 NO NO

Preference will be given to the following: Out of state students; Members of the CORPS of Cadets; or students employed while attending school. Recipient must have an interest in food processing and be in Food Marketing Systems Option.

Triangle Companies Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U3 OR U4 3.00 NO YES

Must have completed AGEC 314 or complete in the year the scholarship is received; Must be a Texas Resident; Preference is given in the following order: Member or Dependent of a Board Member of a Texas Agricultural Cooperative; Member or Dependent of a Member of a Texas Agricultural Cooperative; and Employee or Dependent of an Employee of a Texas Agricultural Cooperative. Prior recipients of this award are not eligible

Verlin and Howard Kruse Class of '52

Endowed Scholarship in


AGEC U3 OR U4 3.00 NO YES

Outstanding record in extracurricular activities and other areas such as community service, church affairs, and employment.

Vernon Schneider Memorial

Scholarship

AGEC &

AGBU U3 OR U4 2.50 NO YES

Must be an active member of Ag Econ Society; Consistently participated in Ag Econ Society Activities; and has made a definite contribution to the organization.

William N. Lehrer Agribusiness Scholarship

AGBU U3 OR U4 2.75 NO NO Must have graduated from a Texas or Louisiana high school.

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APPENDIX D APPLICATION FOR

CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE & AGRICULTURE (CITA) Revised March 2, 2012 (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)

NAME:________________________________________________ UIN:______________________________ PERMANENT ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________ CELL PHONE:_______________________________ EMAIL:_____________________________________ MAJOR:____________________________________ EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: _____________ Potential new markets for international businesses of all sizes are opening due to globalization and information technology. Understanding international trade and cultures can be a competitive edge in the global forces shaping change in businesses and in agriculture. The CITA is open to all majors at TAMU. Criteria: 1. You must make a grade of “C” or better in EACH course used on the CITA. 2. AGEC 452 “International Trade & Agriculture” OR AGEC 453 “International Agribusiness Marketing” is required. However, both may be taken and applied to the CITA coursework. 3. Must take an additional 12 hours of any combination of courses from the list on the reverse side of this form. (Note: Prerequisites cannot be used as course requirements for CITA. Example: A lower level COMM class is required to be able to take COMM 335.) 4. Study abroad, foreign languages, and international internships are encouraged and will be applied to the CITA as follows: a. No more than 3 hours of beginning foreign language. Six hours may be used if courses are at the intermediate or higher level. b. No more than 6 hours of either study abroad or international internship credit may be used. COURSE GRADE SEMESTER AGEC 452 or 453 ________________ ____________________

______________ ________________ ____________________

______________ ________________ ____________________

______________ ________________ ____________________

______________ ________________ ____________________

Did you participate in a Study Abroad? _________Yes __________No

If yes, in what country(ies) did you study and who was the faculty member(s) that led the study abroad?

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Did you participate in an international internship? __________Yes __________No

If yes, in what country did you work and what was the name of the company you worked for?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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YOU MUST SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST TO COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR CITA. PLEASE CHECK IN THE COURSE DESCRIPTION PORTION OF THE TAMU UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG (http://catalog.tamu.edu/ )TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY PREREQUISITES. PREREQUISITES CANNOT BE USED AS COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITA.

AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy AGEC 452 International Trade & Agriculture AGEC 453 International Agribusiness Marketing ANTH 205 Peoples & Cultures of the World ANTH 300 Cultural Change & Development ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies COMM 335 Intercultural Communication ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems ECON 330 Economic Development ECON 410 Macroeconomic Theory ECON 452 International Trade Theory and Policy FINC 445 Funding International Business (Cross-listed with IBUS 446) GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village GEOG 311 Cultural Geography GEOG 320 The Middle East GEOG 321 Geography of Africa GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America GEOG 325 Geography of Europe GEOG 326 Geography of East Asia GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment GEOG 402 Interpretation of Cultural Landscapes GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810 HIST 345 Modern Africa HIST 346 History of South Africa HIST 348 Modern Middle East HIST 352 Modern East Asia HIST 355 Modern China HIST 356 Twentieth Century Japan HIST 402 Germany Since 1815 HIST 412 Soviet Union 1917-Present HIST 439 Twentieth Century England HIST 440 Latin America Cultural & Intellectual History HIST 441 History of Mexico 1821-Present HIST 449 History of Brazil 1822-Present HIST 464 International Development Since 1918 HIST 477 Women in Modern European History IBUS 401 Global Marketing (Cross-listed with MKTG 401) IBUS 402 International Marketing (Cross-listed with MKTG 402)

IBUS 403 International Market Entry Strategies (Cross-listed with MKTG 403) IBUS 446 Funding International Business (Cross-listed with FINC 445) IBUS 450 International Environment of Business (Cross-listed with MGMT 450) IBUS 452 International Management (Cross-listed with MGMT 452) IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment IBUS 456 European Integration & Business IBUS 457 Global Entrepreneurship (Cross-listed with MGMT 457) IBUS 458 International Negotiations IBUS 459 Latin American Markets MGMT 450 International Environment of Business MGMT 452 International Management MGMT 457 Global Entrepreneurship MKTG 401 Global Marketing MKTG 402 International Marketing MKTG 403 International Market Entry Strategies MODL 363 Borderlands: U.S. & Mexico POLS 322 Western European Government & Politics POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America POLS 324 Third World Politics POLS 326 Government & Politics of Eastern Europe POLS 325 Globalization & Democracy POLS 329 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 331 Introduction to World Politics POLS 338 Government & Politics of Former Soviet Union POLS 365 Asian Governments & Politics POLS 424 Comparative Government Institutions POLS432 Politics of the European Union RLEM 314 Principles of Rangeland Mgmt. Around the World SOCI 206 Global Social Trends SOCI 325 International Business Behavior SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior SOCI 340 Post-Soviet Societies SOCI 350 Sociology of Islamic Societies SOCI 423 Globalization and Social Change SPMT 337 International Sport Business WGST 463 Gender in Asia WGST 477 Women in Modern European History

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APPENDIX E MINORS OFFERED BY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Please call the contact number listed to make an appointment with an advisor to discuss minor requirements. MINOR Agriculture and Life Sciences Agricultural Comm. & Journalism 979-458-3389 Agricultural Systems Management 979-845-3931 Agronomy 979-862-4165 Animal Science 979-845-7616 Biochemistry 979-845-1142 Bioenvironmental Sciences 979-845-2388 Entomology 979-845-9733 Environmental Soil Science 979-862-4165 Forestry 979-862-8993 Genetics 979-845-1142 Horticulture 979-862-3116 Park & Natural Resources 979-845-0571 Poultry Science 979-845-1654 Rangeland Ecology & Management 979-845-5557 Tourism Resource Management 979-845-0571 Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences 979-845-8704

Architecture Art 979-845-1015 Art & Architectural History 979-845-1015 Global Art, Design & Construction 979-845-1015 Global Culture & Society 979-845-1144 Urban & Regional Planning 979-458-4121 (Great if interested in Real Estate)

Business Business 979-845-4911

Education Applied Learning in Science, Technology, Engr., & Math (STEM) 979-845-5312 Coaching 979-845-3393 Creative Studies 979-845-1873 Dance 979-862-4404 Human Resource Development 979-845-2763 Sport Management 979-845-4530

Engineering Aerospace Engineering 979-845-0735 Computer Science 979-845-4087 Electrical Engineering 979-845-7441 Industrial Engineering 979-845-5766 Nuclear Engineering 979-845-4161 Petroleum Engineering 979-845-2241 Radiological Health Engineering 979-845-4161 Geosciences Earth Sciences 979-845-3651 Environmental Geosciences 979-862-3697 Geography 979-845-7141 Geoinformatics 979-845-3651

Geology 979-458-0895 Geophysics 979-458-0895 Meteorology 979-845-3651 Oceanography 979-845-7211

Liberal Arts Africana Studies 979-458-1230 Anthropology 979-845-5242 Arabic Studies 979-845-5141 Asian Studies 979-862-3947 Classical Studies 979-845-0498 Comparative Cultural Studies – International 979-862-8094 Comparative Cultural Studies – United States 979-845-5143 Communication 979-862-6968 Economics 979-845-9953 English 979-845-8361 Englishw/ Emph. in Creative Writing 979-845-8361 Film Studies 979-458-0709 French 979-845-0498 German 979-845-0498 Global Culture & Society 979-845-5143 Hispanic Studies 979-845-2124 History 979-845-5987 Italian Studies 979-845-2124 Japanese 979-845-6811 Journalism 979-845-0208 Music 979-845-3355 Philosophy 979-845-5660 Psychology 979-845-7146 Religious Studies 979-845-5247 Russian 979-845-0498 Sociology 979-862-2285 Spanish 979-458-0672 Theatre Arts 979-845-3355 Women’s and Gender Studies 979-845-7994 Science Biology 979-845-7747 Chemistry 979-845-0520 Mathematics 979-862-4306 Neuroscience 979-458-7200 Physics 979-845-3137 Statistics 979-845-1359 School of Military Sciences Military Studies 979-845-5916 Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences 979-845-4941

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APPENDIX F DIRECTED NON-AGEC ELECTIVES

FINANCE & REAL ESTATE OPTION CATALOG 201231 Six (6) hours are required. Select from the following list. Courses listed below in BOLD will also apply to the International and Cultural Diversity requirement. Be sure to check to see if there are any prerequisites for the courses listed below BEFORE registering. Unless otherwise noted, courses below are three (3) credit hours. CL stands for Cross-Listed

AGCJ 306 Theory & Practice of Agricultural Public Relations AGCJ 406 Agricultural Public Relations Methods

AGSM 335 Water and Soil Management AGSM 337 Tech.for Env. & Natural Resource Engineering AGSM 360 Occupational Safety Management

ALED 289 Special Topics in… ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory ALED 489 Special Topics in…

COMM 210 Group Communication & Discussion COMM 215 Interviewing: Principles & Practice COMM 289 Special Topics in… COMM 320 Organizational Communication COMM 335 Intercultural Communication COMM 443 Communication and Conflict COMM 450 Media Campaigns COMM 489 Special Topics in…

COSC 153 Introduction to the Construction Industry COSC 253 Construction Materials & Methods I COSC 254 Construction Materials and Methods II

ECON 412 Public Finance ECON 435 Economics of Resource Scarcity ECON 445 Financial Economics EHRD 303 Foundations of Human Resource Development EHRD 372 Training & Development in Human Resource Development EHRD 374 Organizational Development EHRD 405 Principles & Practices of Leadership in HR Development EHRD 408 Globalization & Diversity in the Workplace EHRD 479 Grants and Contracts

ENGR 101 Energy: Resources, Utilization & Importance to Society ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis and Planning ESSM 324 Application of Rangeland Mgmt. Principles (1 hr.) ESSM 416 Fire Ecology & Natural Resources Management FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles

FRSC 421 Urban Forestry

GEOG 304 Economic Geography

GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography GEOG 309 Geography of Energy GEOG 311 Cultural Geography GEOG 330 Resources & the Environment GEOG 370 Coastal Processes GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception, & Behavior GEOG 434 Hydrology & Environment HLTH 429 Environmental Health

LDEV 467 Land Development MGMT 105 Introduction to Business MGMT 209 Business Government & Society MGMT 211 Legal & Social Environment of Business MGMT 309 Survey of Management

MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing

POLS 314 Interest Groups POLS 341 Urban Administration POLS 441 State & Local Financial Administration POLS 475 Government & the Economy

RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources RENR 410 Ecosystem Management (4 hrs.) RENR 420 Natural Resource Law RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment

RPTS 308 Foundations of Community & Community Change RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing

SCSC 301 Soil Science (4 hrs.) SCSC 302 Recreational Turf SCSC 428 Advanced Turf Ecology & Physiology SCSC 429 Turf Management Systems (4 hrs.) SCSC 430 Turfgrass Maintenance (4 hrs.) SCSC 455 Environmental Soil and Water Science

SOCI 325 International Business Behavior (CL ASIA 325) SOCI 328 Environmental Sociology SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior (CL ASIA 329 SOCI 335 Sociology of Organizations SOCI 404 Sociology of the Community SOCI 407 Rural Sociology

NOTE: Some Real Estate Courses offered at Blinn or Amarillo College can be used as Directed NON-AGEC Electives for the Finance & Real Estate Option.

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IN ALL CASES, QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO ANY OF THE LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

LORIE DeANDA, MANAGER COMMUNICATION SECTION AT THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION. YOU MAY E-MAIL HER AT [email protected]

THREE SEMESTER/CREDIT HOURS ARE THE EQUIVALENT TO 45 CLASSROOM HOURS, SO A FOUR (4) CREDIT HOUR COURSE WOULD BE EQUIVALENT TO 60 CLASSROOM HOURS.

APPENDIX G BECOME A LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALES PERSON

To enhance your career in the real estate industry, you might consider taking courses that lead to your being able to take the State of Texas Real Estate Sales License Exam. The requirements, including the educational requirements, for the Real Estate Sales License change periodically, and it is your responsibility to frequently view the requirements on the Texas Real Estate Commission’s (TREC) website which is located at http://www.trec.state.tx.us/licenses/salesapp.asp. As of May 2010, the educational requirements for the Real Estate Sales License are: A. Principles of Real Estate core real estate course (60 classroom hours) B. Law of Agency core real estate course (30 classroom hours) C. Law of Contracts core real estate course (30 classroom hours) D. An additional core real estate course (30 classroom hours) E. Another four semester (60 classroom hours) in core courses or related courses acceptable to the

Commission.

Courses necessary for the sales license are available at the local campus of Blinn College. The following courses, taken at Blinn College, can be used as General Electives and Non-AGEC Electives on the Finance and Real Estate Option AND they will meet the requirements stated above. A. RELE 1406 “Real Estate Principles” 4 credit hours (which will equal 60 classroom hours) B. RELE 2201 “Law of Agency” 2 credit hours (which will equal 30 classroom hours) C. RELE 1211 “Laws of Contracts” 2 credit hours (which will equal 30 classroom hours) D. Additional Core Real Estate Course to be selected from:

RELE 1303 “Real Estate Appraisal” 3 credit hours (which will equal 45 classroom hours) RELE 1309 “Real Estate Law” 3 credit hours RELE 1319 “Real Estate Finance” 3 credit hours RELE 1307 “Real Estate Investments” 3 credit hours E. You will earn 60 classroom hours in related courses (acceptable to the Commission) when you successfully

complete ECON 202 and ECON 203 Amarillo College offers the following courses online:

A. RELE 1201 “Real Estate Principles I” B. RELE 1219 “Real Estate Finance” C. RELE 1303 “Real Estate Appraisal” D. RELE 2201 “Law of Agency”


http://www.trec.state.tx.us/licenses/salesapp.asp

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APPENDIX H DIRECTED NON-AGEC ELECTIVES

FOOD MARKETING SYSTEMS OPTION CATALOG 201231 Six (6) hours are required. Select from the following list. Courses listed below in BOLD will also apply to the International and Cultural Diversity requirement. Be sure to check to see if there are any prerequisites for the courses listed below BEFORE registering. Unless otherwise noted, courses below are three (3) credit hours. CL stands for Cross-Listed

AGCJ 305 Theory & Practice of Ag Publishing AGCJ 306 Theory and Practice of Agricultural PR AGCJ 406 Agricultural Public Relations Methods AGSM 301 Systems Analysis in Agriculture ALED 289 Special Topics in… ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory ALED 343 Human Resource Management in AGLS ANSC 302 Basic Beef Cattle Production ANSC 307 Meats ANSC 317 Meat Selection, Eval. & Grading (2 hrs.) ANSC 337 Meat Merchandising (2 hrs.) ANSC 402 Exploring Animal Industries (2 hrs.) ANSC 437 Marketing & Grading of Livestock & Meats ANSC 439 Feedlot Risk Management (2 hrs.) COMM 210 Group Communication & Discussion COMM 215 Interviewing: Principles & Practice (CL JOUR 215) COMM 250 New Media & the Independent Voice (CL JOUR 250) COMM 320 Organizational Communication COMM 335 Intercultural Communication COMM 365 International Communication (CL JOUR 365) COMM 450 Media Campaigns COMM 456 Telecommunication & Media Management DASC 202 Dairying DASC 330 Dairy & Food Technology (4 hrs.) (CL FSTC 330) DASC 331 Dairy & Food Technology (4 hrs.) (CL FSTC 331) ECON 425 The Organization of Industry ECON 426 Economics of Antitrust & Regulation ECON 442 Personnel Economics ECON 452 International Trade Theory & Policy EHRD 303 Foundations of HRD EHRD 372 Training & Development in HRD EHRD 405 Principles & Practices of Leadership in HRD EHRD 408 Globalization & Diver. in the Workplace EHRD 477 Project Management in Organizations ENTO 315 Biotechnology & Society ENTO 322 Insects & Human Society ENTO 402 Field-Crop Insects FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles FSTC 201 Food Science

FSTC 300 Religious & Ethnic Foods FSTC 307 Meats (CL ANSC 307) FSTC 311 Principles of Food Processing (CL HORT 311) FSTC 326 Food Bacteriology (CL DASC 326) FSTC 330 Dairy & Food Technology (4 hrs.) (CL DASC 330) FSTC 331 Dairy & Food Technology (4 hrs.) (CL DASC 331) FSTC 446 Commercial Fruit & Vegetable Processing (CL HORT 446) FSTC 457 Hazard Analysis & Crit Control Pt System (CL ANSC 457) GEOG 304 Economic Geography GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment HORT 311 Principles of Food Processing (CL FSTC 311) HORT 319 Fruit & Nut Production HORT 325 Vegetable Crop Production HORT 418 Nut Culture HORT 419 Viticulture & Small Fruit Culture HORT 420 Concepts in Wine Production HORT 421 Enology HORT 422 Citrus & Subtropical Fruits HORT 423 Tropical Horticulture HORT 426 International Floriculture Marketing HORT 429 Floriculture Crop Production HORT 431 Nursery Production & Management HORT 446 Commercial Fruit & Vegetable Processing (CL FSTC 446) HORT 451 Retail Floristry HORT 452 Floral Design: Weddings & Personal Flowers HORT 454 Special Event Design & Production (2 hrs.) KINE 305 Sport Nutrition MGMT 105 Introduction to Business MGMT 209 Business Government, and Society MGMT 211 Legal & Social Environment of Business MGMT 309 Survey of Management MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition POLS 475 Government & the Economy POSC 304 Judging POSC 326 Commercial Egg Industry POSC 429 Advanced Food Bacteriology (4 hrs.) RPTS 311 Recreation & Tourism Programs RPTS 320 Festivals, Fairs & Events

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RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing RPTS 401 Tourism & Recreation Enterprises RPTS 403 Financing & Marketing RPTS Resources (4 hrs.) SCSC 306 Grain, Fiber & Oilseed Crops SOCI 325 International Business Behavior

(CL ASIA 325) SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior (CL ASIA 329) SOCI 330 Sociology of Nutrition SOCI 335 Sociology of Organizations VTPB 334 Poultry Diseases (4 hrs.)

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APPENDIX I DIRECTED NON-AGEC ELECTIVES

POLICY & ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OPTION CATALOG 201231

Six (6) hours are required. Select from the following list. Courses listed below in BOLD will also apply to the International and Cultural Diversity requirement. Be sure to check to see if there are any prerequisites for the courses listed below BEFORE registering. Unless otherwise noted, courses below are three (3) credit hours. CL stands for Cross-Listed AGCJ 306 Theory & Practice of Agricultural PR AGCJ 404 Communication Ag Info. to the Public AGCJ 406 Agricultural Public Relations Methods

AGSM 335 Water & Soil Management AGSM 337 Technology for Env. & Natural Res. Engr. AGSM 355 Energy & Conversion Systems AGSM 360 Occupational Safety Management AGSM 461 Geographic Info Syst for Resource Mgmt AGSM 462 Adv. GIS Analysis for Nat.Resource Mgmt. AGSM 475 Applied Info. Technologies for Ag Systems AGSM 489 Special Topics in…

ALED 289 Special Topics in… ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory ALED 343 Human Resource Management AGLS ALED 344 Leadership of Volunteers ALED 350 Global Agricultural Issues ALED 400 Public Leadership Development ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management ESSM 305 Watershed Analysis & Planning ESSM 314 Prin.of Rangeland Mgmt Around the World ESSM 406 Natural Resources Policy ESSM 416 Fire Ecology & Natural Resources MGMT GEOG 304 Economic Geography GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography GEOG 309 Geography of Energy GEOG 311 Cultural Geography GEOG 320 The Middle East GEOG 324 Global Climatic Regions GEOG 330 Resources & the Environment GEOG 360 Natural Hazards GEOG 370 Coastal Processes GEOG 401 Political Geography GEOG 404 Spatial Thinking, Perception & Behavior GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism GEOG 430 Environmental Justice GEOG 434 Hydrology & Environment GEOG 442 Past Climates GEOS 210 Climate Change GEOS 410 Global Change GEOS 411 Vegetation Response to Climate Change GEOS 430 Global Science & Policy Making GEOS 444 The Science & Politics of Global Climate

Change

HIST 319 U.S. Immigration & Ethnicity HIST 320 History of the Atlantic World HIST 327 History of the Caribbean Since Emancipation HIST 336 Europe Since 1932 HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810 HIST 343 Inter-American Relations HIST 348 Modern Middle East HIST 359 American Environmental History HIST 360 History of Energy in America HIST 412 Soviet Union 1917-1991 HIST 421 European Intellectual History in the Twentieth Century HIST 439 Twentieth Century England HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the Present HIST 447 Law & Society in the United States HIST 449 History of Brazil, 1822 to the Present HIST 451 The New South 1876 to the Present HIST 455 History of the American City HIST 456 American Agricultural History HIST 457 American Economic History HIST 463 American Foreign Relations HIST 464 International Developments Since 1918 HIST 465 Extremism & Terrorism in the Contemp.World HIST 473 History of Modern American Women (CL WGST 473) MGMT 209 Business Government and Society MGMT 211 Legal & Social Environment of Business MGMT 309 Survey of Management MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics PHIL 334 Philosophy of Law PHIL 483 Professional Ethics POLS 306 Contemporary Political Problems & Issues POLS 307 The Texas Legislature POLS 310 Legal Research (2 hrs.) POLS 311 China, Japan, & the United States POLS 313 Public Opinion POLS 314 Interest Groups POLS 315 Political Parties POLS 316 Urban Politics POLS 317 Women in Politics (CL WGST 317) POLS 322 Western European Government & Politics POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality POLS 326 Government & Politics of Eastern Europe

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POLS 327 Congressional Politics POLS 328 Globalization & Democracy POLS 329 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 340 Introduction to Public Administration POLS 341 Urban Administration POLS 342 Politics & Bureaucracy POLS 347 Politics of Energy & the Environment POLS 351 Law and Legislation POLS 352 Empirical Democratic Theory POLS 353 Constitutional Rights & Liberties POLS 355 United States Constitutional Development POLS 356 Law, Politics and Policy POLS 357 National Judicial Politics POLS 360 American State Politics POLS 367 Women in Government in Comparative

Perspective (CL WGST 367) POLS 400 Public Leadership Development POLS 412 International Political Economy POLS 413 American Foreign Policy POLS 415 Contemporary Issues in American Foreign

Policy POLS 418 Theories of International Relations POLS 432 The Politics of the European Union POLS 435 Voting Behavior POLS 439 Foreign Policy Decision Making POLS 440 Public Policies & Policymaking POLS 441 State and Local Financial Administration POLS 442 Social Welfare Policy POLS 447 National Security Policy POLS 454 Contemporary Political Ideas POLS 456 Environmental Political Theory POLS 461 Jurisprudence POLS 462 Women & the Law (CL WGST 462) POLS 475 Government & the Economy POLS 489 Special Topics in… RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources

RENR 405 GIS for Environmental Problem Solving RENR 410 Ecosystem Management (4 hrs.) RENR 420 Natural Resources Law (CL RPTS 420) RENR 470 Environmental Impact Assessment RPTS 308 Foundations of Community & Community Changes SOCI 304 Criminology SOCI 317 Racial & Ethnic Relationsv(CL AFST 317) SOCI 320 Demographic Methods SOCI 321 Urban Sociology SOCI 325 International Business Behavior (CL ASIA 325) SOCI 328 Environmental Sociology SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior (CL ASIA 329) SOCI 335 Sociology of Organizations SOCI 407 Rural Sociology SOCI 412 Political Sociology SOCI 413 Social Movements SOCI 445 Sociology of Law URPN 360 Issues in Environmental Quality WFSC 303 Fish & Wildlife Laws & Administration

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APPENDIX J DIRECTED NON-AGEC ELECTIVES

RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPTION CATALOG 201231

Six (6) hours are required. Select from the following list. Courses listed below in BOLD will also apply to the International and Cultural Diversity requirement. Be sure to check to see if there are any prerequisites for the courses listed below BEFORE registering. Unless otherwise noted, courses below are three (3) credit hours. CL stands for Cross-Listed

AGCJ 305 Theory & Practice of Agricultural Publishing AGCJ 306 Theory & Practice of Agricultural PR AGCJ 404 Communicating Agricultural Info to the Public AGCJ 406 Agricultural Public Relations Methods AGCJ 407 Web Authoring in Agricultural Comm. AGSM 201 Farm Tractors & Power Units AGSM 310 Agricultural Machinery Management AGSM 335 Water & Soil Management AGSM 337 Technology for Env. & Natural Res. Engr. AGSM 360 Occupational Safety Management AGSM 461 Geographic Info.Systems for Resource Mgmt. AGSM 475 Applied Info. Technologies for Ag Systems ALED 289 Special Topics in… ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory ALED 489 Special Topics in… ANSC 201 Introductory Equine Care & Use ANSC 242 Growth & Development of Livestock ANSC 302 Basic Beef Cattle Production ANSC 307 Meats (CL FSTC 307) ANSC 310 Behavior & Management of Domestic Animals ANSC 311 Equine Behavior & Training ANSC 312 Equestrian Technology (2 hrs.) ANSC 314 Wool Evaluation & Grading (2 hrs.) ANSC 315 Livestock Judging (2 hrs.) ANSC 316 Equine Selection & Judging (2 hrs.) ANSC 317 Meat Selection, Eval.& Grading (2 hrs.) ANSC 335 Purebred Beef Cattle Management (2 hrs.) ANSC 402 Exploring Animal Industries (2 hrs.) ANSC 408 Management of Stocker & Feedlot Cattle ANSC 411 Equine Nutrition & Health (2 hrs.) ANSC 412 Swine Production & Management (4 hrs.) ANSC 414 Sheep & Goat Production & Mgmt. (4 hrs.) ANSC 420 Equine Production & Management (4 hrs.) ANSC 423 Issues in the Equine Industry ANSC 433 Reproduction in Farm Animals ANSC 434 Animal Reproduction Management ANSC 437 Marketing & Grading of Livestock & Meats ANSC 439 Feedlot Risk Management (2 hrs.) COMM 210 Group Communication & Discussion COMM 215 Interviewing: Principles & Practice (CL JOUR 215) COMM 320 Organizational Communication COMM 335 Intercultural Communication COMM 370 Health Communication

COMM 443 Communication & Conflict COMM 450 Media Campaigns COMM 470 Communication In Health Care Contexts DASC 202 Dairying DASC 204 Modern Dairy Cattle Appraisal (1 hr.)

ECON 418 Economics of Labor ECON 425 The Organization of Industry ECON 442 Personnel Economics ECON 452 International Trade Theory & Policy

EHRD 303 Foundations of Human Resource Development EHRD 408 Globalization & Diversity in the Workplace ENTO 201 General Entomology ENTO 208 Veterinary Entomology ENTO 315 Biotechnology & Society ENTO 320 Honey Bee Biology ENTO 401 Principles of Insect Pest Management ENTO 402 Field-Crop Insects ENTO 402 Urban Entomology ENTO 405 Horticultural & Floricultural Entomology ESSM 301 Wildland Watershed Management ESSM 302 Wildland Plants of North America ESSM 314 Prin. of Rangeland Mgmt. Around the World FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles FRSC 420 Arboriculture FRSC 421 Urban Forestry FSTC 446 Commercial Fruit & Vegetable Processing FSTC 457 Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point System (CL ANSC 457) GEOG 304 Economic Geography GEOG 434 Hydrology & Environment (4 hrs.) HORT 301 Garden Science HORT 306 Woody Ornamental Plants HORT 308 Landscape Plant Materials HORT 309 Interior Plants HORT 315 Issues in Horticulture HORT 319 Fruit & Nut Production HORT 325 Vegetable Crop Production HORT 332 Horticulture Landscape Graphics (2 hrs.)

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HORT 418 Nut Culture HORT 419 Viticulture & Small Fruit Culture HORT 420 Concepts in Wine Production HORT 421 Enology HORT 422 Citrus & Subtropical Fruits HORT 423 Tropical Horticulture HORT 425 Landscape Maintenance & Construction HORT 426 International Floriculture Marketing HORT 427 Fall Greenhouse Crops HORT 428 Greenhouse Operations & Management HORT 429 Floriculture Crop Production HORT 431 Nursery Production & Management HORT 440 International Horticulture HORT 446 Commercial Fruit & Vegetable Processing HORT 451 Retail Floristry HORT 452 Floral Design: Weddings & Personal Flowers HORT 453 Floral Art (2 hrs.) HORT 454 Special Event & Design & Production (2 hrs.) MGMT 209 Business Government & Society MGMT 211 Legal & Social Environment of Business MGMT 309 Survey of Management MKTG 409 Principles of Marketing POLS 475 Government & the Economy POSC 304 Judging POSC 313 Game Birds & Ornamental Fowl POSC 319 Breeder & Hatchery Management POSC 326 Commercial Egg Industry POSC 427 Animal Waste Management

RPTS 311 Recreation & Tourism Programs RPTS 320 Festivals, Fairs & Events RPTS 321 Festival, Fair, & Event Management II RPTS 331 Tourism Marketing RPTS 403 Finc. & Mktg RP &Tm Resources (4 hrs.) RPTS 423 Resourt & Tourism Management SCSC 105 World Food & Fiber Crops SCSC 301 Soil Science (4 hrs.) SCSC 302 Recreational Turf SCSC 303 Crop Ecology (4 hrs.) SCSC 304 Plant Breeding and Genetics SCSC 306 Grain, Fiber and Oilseed Crops (4 hrs.) SCSC 308 Forage Crops SCSC 330 Social & Ethical Aspects of Int’l Cropping Systems SCSC 428 Advanced Turf Ecology & Physiology SCSC 429 Turf Management Systems (4 hrs.) SCSC 430 Turfgrass Maintenance (4 hrs.) SCSC 455 Environmental Soil and Water Science SOCI 325 International Business Behavior (CL ASIA 325) SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior (CL ASIA 329) SOCI 335 Sociology of Organizations SOCI 350 Sociology of Islamic Societies VTPB 301 Wildlife Diseases (CL WFSC 327) WFSC 303 Fish & Wildlife Laws & Administration WFSC 327 Wildlife Diseases (CL VTPB 301) WFSC 423 Aquaculture (4 hrs.) WFSC 427 Disease Management in Fisheries & Aquaculture WFSC 428 Wetland Ecosystem Management (4 hrs.)

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APPENDIX K UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM

The University Core Curriculum at Texas A&M University assures that all undergraduate programs provide for breadth of understanding. The Core Curriculum emphasizes competence in the process of learning, the capacity to engage in rigorous and analytical inquiry, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. It supports the development of extensive knowledge about and appreciation for our cultural heritage, our social and moral responsibilities, and our interactions with the economies and cultures of the international community. The University Core Curriculum acts to enrich and broaden the University’s tradition of providing thorough preparation in each student’s academic major. University Core Curriculum requirements are described in the sections that follow. These requirements must be met by every student pursuing a baccalaureate degree program at Texas A&M University, regardless of his or her major. Individual degree programs may require that specific courses from the general University list be used to satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements.

MATH REQUIREMENTS - 6 HOURS

Student in the Department of Agricultural Economics are required to take MATH 141 and MATH 142, which will fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirement for math. The Department of Agricultural Economics will NOT accept logic courses for this requirement.

NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES - 8 HOURS

A minimum of one course shall include a corresponding laboratory. Non-technical courses are specifically excluded. At least four (4) hours must be selected from the following (referred to as Top Tier): ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy BIOL 101 Botany BIOL 107 Zoology BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I BIOL 113/123 Introductory Biology/Biology Laboratory CHEM 101/111 Fundamentals of Chem/Chem Lab I

CHEM 103/113 Struct. & Bonding/Phys & Chem. Princ CHEM 107/117 General Chemistry for Engr. Students GEOG 203/213 Planet Earth GEOL 101 Principles of Geology PHYS 201 College Physics PHYS 218 Mechanics

Remaining hours may be selected from above or from the following (referred to as 2nd Tier): ANTH 225 Physical Anthropology ASTR 101/102 Basic /Observational ASTR 109/119 Big Bang and Black Holes ATMO 201/202 Atmospheric Science/Laboratory BESC 201 Bio Environmental Sciences (3 credits) BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II BIOL 225 Physical Anthropology CHEM 102/112 Fundamentals of Chem.II/Lab II CHEM 104/114 Chem. of the Elements/Qual. Analysis CHEM 106/116 Molecular Science for Citizens/Lab CHEM 222/242 Elements of Organic & Biological Chemistry/Lab ENGR 101 Energy: Resources, Utilization and Importance to Society ENTO 322 Insects & Human Society (3 credits) ESSM 309 Forest Ecology (3 credits) GENE 301 Comprehensive Genetics GENE 310 Principles of Heredity (3 credits) GEOG 205 Environmental Change

GEOL 106 Historical Geology GEOL 307 Dinosaur World GEOS 210 Climate Change GEOS 410 Global Change (3 credits) HORT 201/202 Hort.Science & Practices/ Lab OCNG 251/252 Oceanography/Oceanography Lab PHYS 109/119 Big Bang and Black Holes PHYS 202 College Physics PHYS 208 Electricity & Optics PHYS 219 Electricity RENR 205/215 Fundamentals of Ecology/Lab SCSC 105 World Food & Fiber Crops(3 credits) SCSC 301 Soil Science SCSC 405 Soil Microbiology

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HUMANITIES ELECTIVE - 3 HOURS NOTE: Courses listed below in BOLD will also apply to the International and Cultural Diversity requirement. AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies AFST 204 Intro to African-American Literature AFST 205 Intro to Africana Literature AFST 300 Blacks in the US 1607-1877 AFST 301 Blacks in the US Since 1877 AFST 302 Gateway Course AFST 329 African-American Literature Pre-1930 AFST 339 African-Amer. Literature Post-1930 AFST 344 History of Africa to 1800 AFST 345 Modern Africa AFST 346 History of South Africa AFST 357 Out of Africa: The Black Diaspora and

the Modern World AFST 393 Studies in Africana Lit. & Culture AFST 401 Slavery in World History ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 205 Peoples & Cultures of the World ANTH 301 Indians of North America ANTH 302 Archaeology of North America ANTH 303 Arch. of the American Southwest ANTH 308 Archaeology of Mesoamerica ANTH 313 Historical Archaeology ANTH 315 People and Cultures of Africa ANTH 316 Nautical Archaeology ANTH 317 Introduction to Biblical Archaeology ANTH 318 Nautical Archaeology of the Americas ANTH 324 Music in World Cultures ANTH 350 Archaeology of the Old World ANTH 353 Archaeology of Ancient Greece ANTH 354 Archaeology of Ancient Italy ARCH 249 Survey World Architectural History I ARCH 250 Survey World Architectural History I ARCH 345 History of Building Technology ARCH 350 History/Theory Modern/Cont Arch. ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture ARCH 434 Sculpture Painting Ancient Architecture ARTS 149 Art History Survey I ARTS 150 Art History Survey II ARTS 329 Texas Art History ARTS 330 The Arts of America ARTS 335 The Art & Architecture of Rome ARTS 349 The History or Modern Art ARTS 350 The Arts & Civilization (Must be

taken abroad to be used for ICD) ARTS 445 Byzantine Art & Architecture CLAS 351 Classical Mythology COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought COMM 327 American Oratory COMM 425 Rhetoric Civil Rights Movement DCED 301 Dance History

ENGL 203 Introduction to Literature ENGL 204 Intro. to African-American Literature ENGL 205 Introduction to Africana Literature ENGL 212 Shakespeare ENGL 221 World Literature ENGL 222 World Literature ENGL 227 Amer. Lit.Colonial to Amer Renassance ENGL 228 American Lit. Civil War to Present ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II ENGL 235 Introduction to Creative Writing - Prose ENGL 251 Language of Film ENGL 308 History of Literary Criticism ENGL 310 History of the English Language ENGL 312 Shakespeare ENGL 313 Medieval English Literature ENGL 314 The English Renaissance ENGL 315 Seventeenth-Century Literature ENGL 316 Eighteenth-Century Literature ENGL 317 English Renaissance Drama ENGL 321 Nineteenth Century Lit. - Romantic ENGL 322 Nineteenth Century Lit. - Victorian ENGL 323 The American Renaissance ENGL 329 African-American Literature Pre-1930 ENGL 330 Arthurian Literature ENGL 333 Gay and Lesbian Literature ENGL 334 Science Fiction Present and Past ENGL 335 Literature of the Sea ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest ENGL 337 Life and Lit. of the American South ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature ENGL 339 African-American Lit. Post-1930 ENGL 340 Twentieth Century Drama ENGL 345 Writers’ Studies: Prose ENGL 346 Writers’ Studies: Poetry ENGL 347 Writers’ Workshop: Prose ENGL 348 Writers’ Workshop: Poetry ENGL 350 Twentieth Century Literature Pre-WW II ENGL 351 Advanced Film ENGL 352 Twentieth Literature Post-W W II ENGL 353 History of Rhetoric ENGL 354 Modern Rhetoric Theory ENGL 355 The Rhetoric of Style ENGL 356 Literature and Film ENGL 360 Literature for Children ENGL 361 Literature for Adolescents ENGL 362 Hispanic Literature in the U.S. ENGL 365 The Bible as Literature ENGL 374 Women Writers ENGL 375 Nineteenth Century American Novel ENGL 376 Twentieth Century American Novel ENGL 377 The English Novel to 1870 ENGL 378 The English Novel, 1870 to Present ENGL 379 Postcolonial Studies ENGL 385 Playwriting

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ENGL 390 Studies in British Literature ENGL 392 Studies in Lit., Religion, and Culture ENGL 393 Studies in Africana Lit.& Culture ENGL 394 Studies in Genre ENGL 396 Studies in American Literature ENGL 401 Critical Theory and Practice ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare ENGL 414 Milton ENGL 415 Studies in a Major Author ENGL 431 Chaucer ENGL 474 Studies in Women Writers ENGL 481 Senior Seminar

ENGR 482 Ethics in Engineering GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village GEOG 301 Geography of the United States GEOG 305 Geography of Texas GEOG 320 The Middle East GEOG 321 Geography of Africa GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America GEOG 325 Geography of Europe GEOG 326 Geography of East Asia GEOG 327 Regional Geography of South Asia

HIST - ANY COURSE EXCEPT 285, 289, 485, AND 489 History Courses that also meet the International and Cultural Diversity requirement are: HIST 210, 214, 258, 301, 305, 307, 319, 324, 336, 339, 342, 343, 345, 346, 348, 352, 355, 356, 402, 405, 407, 412, 439, 440, 441, 449, 451, 455, 460, 461, 464, 473, 477 HORT 203 Floral Design HUMA 211 Hebrew Scriptures HUMA 213 New Testament HUMA 303 Near Eastern Religions HUMA 304 Indian & Oriental Religions LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture LAND 340 Development of Landscape

Architecture in North America

LBAR 203 Foundations of the Liberal Arts: Humanities

LBAR 331 Studies in European Civilization & Culture I

LBAR 332 Studies in European Civilization & Culture II

LBAR 333 Studies in Italian Civilization & Culture I

LING 307 Language and Culture LING 310 History of the English Language

MODL OR ANY COURSE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HISPANIC STUDIES OR THE DEPARTMENT OF EUROPEAN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES AND CULTURE EXCEPT 285, 289, 485, AND 489. If courses in MODL are used to fulfill the Humanities requirements, they must be in a different language than taken in high school or, if in the same language, at the 200-level or higher. For example, if the student took Spanish in high school, the student may not use SPAN 101 or 102 in satisfying the Humanities requirement. Foreign Language courses that also meet International & Cultural Diversity requirements are: EURO 223, 323, 406, 443, 444, 447 ; FREN 301, 322, 336, 418, 425; GERM 322; MODL 222, 352, 362, 363; SPAN 312, 320, 410, 411, 412, 421, 450 MUSC 200 Topics in Music (Each section is a

different topic.) MUSC 201 Music & the Human Experience MUSC 311 Music in Early Western Culture MUSC 312 Music in Modern Western Culture

MUSC 315 Music in the 29th Century MUSC 319 Music in the United States MUSC 321 The Symphony Orchestra & Its Music MUSC 324 Music in World Cultures

PHIL - ANY COURSE EXCEPT 240,341, 342 PHIL courses that also meet International & Cultural Diversity requirements are: PHIL 283, 416, 419 RELS 211 Hebrew Scriptures RELS 213 New Testament RELS 303 Near Eastern Religions RELS 304 Indian & Oriental Religions RELS 317 Introduction to Biblical Archaeology RELS 351 Classical Mythology RELS 360 The Bible as Literature RELS 392 Studies in Lit., Religion, & Culture THAR 101 Intro. to Western Theatre & Drama

THAR 155 History of Western Dress THAR 201 Introduction to World Theatre THAR 280 History of the Theatre I THAR 281 History of the Theatre II WGST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies WGST 333 Gay & Lesbian Literature WGST 374 Women Writers WGST 401 Feminist Theory WGST 409 Studies in Gender and Philosophy

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WGST 461 History of American Women WGST 473 History of Modern American Women

WGST 474 Studies in Women Writers WGST 477 Women in Modern European History

VISUAL & PERFORMING ART ELECTIVES - 3 HOURS NOTE: Courses listed below in BOLD will also apply to the International and Cultural Diversity requirement. ANTH 324 Music in World Cultures ARCH 249 Survey of World Architectural History I ARCH 250 Survey of World Arch. History II ARCH 350 History & Theory of Modern

Construction & Architecture ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture & Painting in

Ancient Architecture ARCH 437 Great Medieval Cathedrals ARTS 103 Design I ARTS 111 Drawing I ARTS 112 Drawing II ARTS 149 Art History Survey I ARTS 150 Art History Survey II ARTS 212 Life Drawing ARTS 305 Painting I ARTS 311 Black and White Photo ARTS 329 Texas Art History ARTS 330 The Arts of America ARTS 335 The Art & Architecture of Rome ARTS 349 The History of Modern Art ARTS 350 The Arts & Civilization (Must be

taken Study Abroad for ICD) ARTS 445 Byzantine Art & Architecture CARC 335 Field Studies in Interdisciplinary

Design Theory CLAS 352 Greek & Roman Drama CLAS 415 The Ancient World in Film DCED 161 Ballet II DCED 162 Ballet III DCED 168 Advanced Jazz Dance DCED 172 Modern Dance II DCED 173 Modern Dance II ENDS 101 Design Process ENDS 115 Design Communication Foundations ENGL 212 Shakespeare ENGL 219 Literature & the Other Arts ENGL 251 The Language of Film ENGL 312 Shakespeare ENGL 317 English Renaissance Drama ENGL 340 Twentieth Century Drama ENGL 351 Advanced Film ENGL 356 Literature & Film ENGL 385 Playwriting ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare

EURO 405 European Cinema EURO 406 Propaganda and Dissidence EURO 432 Music in German Culture EURO 446 Russian Artistic Culture I: Beg. to 1900 EURO 447 Russian Art Culture II FILM 251 Introduction to Film Analysis FILM 301 History of Film FILM 394 Studies in Film Genre FILM 406 Propaganda and Dissidence FILM 415 The Ancient World in Film FREN 425 French Film GERM 334 German Drama GERM 432 Music in German Culture GERM 435 German Film HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film HORT 203 Floral Design ITAL 455 Italian Cinema KINE 160 V & P Arts - Beginning Ballet KINE 161 V & P Arts - Intermediate Ballet KINE 162 V & P Arts - Advanced Ballet KINE 166 V & P Arts - Beginning Jazz Dance KINE 167 V & P Arts - Intermediate Jazz Dance KINE 168 V & P Arts - Advanced Jazz Dance KINE 169 V & P Arts - Beginning Tap Dance KINE 171 V & P Arts - Beginning Modern Dance KINE 172 V & P Arts – Intermed. Modern Dance KINE 173 V & P Arts - Advanced Modern Dance KINE 175 Gender Neutral Partnering KINE 311 Fundamental Rhythms & Dance LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture MUSC 200 Topics in Music (Each section is a

different topic.) MUSC 201 Music & the Human Experience MUSC 280 Ensemble Perf. - Symphonic Band MUSC 302 Sonic Design MUSC 311 Music in Early Western Culture MUSC 312 Music in Modern Western Culture MUSC 315 Music in the 29th Century MUSC 319 Music in the United States MUSC 321 The Symphony Orchestra & Its Music MUSC 324 Music in World Cultures

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PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures PHIL 330 Philosophy of Art PHIL 375 Philosophy of the Visual Media RUSS 446 Russian Art Culture I RUSS 447 Russian Art Culture II SPAN 410 Hispanic Film SPAN 413 Hispanic Culture through Art

THAR 101 Introduction to Western Theatre & Drama

THAR 110 Acting I: Fundamentals THAR 155 History of Western Dress THAR 201 Introduction to World Theatre THAR 210 Acting II: Characterization THAR 280 History of the Theatre I THAR 281 History of the Theatre II THAR 407 Oral Interpretation

AMERICAN HISTORY ELECTIVES - 6 HOURS HIST 105 History of the U.S. (Colonization to Recon.) HIST 106 History of the U.S. (Recon.to the Present) HIST 230 American Military History, 1609 to Present HIST 232 History of American Sea Power HIST 258 American Indian History HIST 300 Blacks in the United States, 1607-1877 HIST 301 Blacks in the United States, Since 1877 HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-Present HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S. HIST 308 History of Amer.Indians in the U.S. South HIST 319 U. S. Immigration & Ethnicity HIST 343 Inter-American Relations HIST 359 American Environmental History HIST 360 History of the American Petroleum Industry HIST 363 History of Science in America HIST 364 History of Tech.& Engr.in U.S.,1607-Present HIST 365 History of Religion in America to 1860 HIST 366 History of Religion in America 1860-Present HIST 367 Colonization of North America HIST 368 The Birth of the Republic, 1763-1820 HIST 369 The United States, 1820-1860

HIST 370 Civil War & Reconstruction HIST 371 America in the Gilder Age, 1877-1901 HIST 372 Reform, War & Normalcy: U.S., 1901-1929 HIST 373 The Great Depression & World War II HIST 374 The United States After World War II HIST 443 American Military History to 1901 HIST 444 American Military History Since 1901 HIST 447 Constitutional History of the U.S. to 1901 HIST 450 The Old South HIST 451 The New South, 1876 to the Present HIST 453 The American Frontier HIST 455 History of the American City HIST 456 American Agricultural History HIST 457 American Economic History HIST 459 American Society & Culture to 1877 HIST 460 American Society & Culture Since 1877 HIST 461 History of American Women HIST 462 American Foreign Relations (to 1913) HIST 463 American Foreign Relations (since 1913) HIST 470 American Business History HIST 473 History of Modern American Women

Since Texas A&M is a State-funded school, students may take three (3) hours of Texas history in lieu of an American History. Texas history courses are: HIST 226 Texas History (from Spanish period to present day) HIST 325 Texas Cultural History HIST 416 Texas Since 1845

INTERNATIONAL and CULTURAL DIVERSITY ELECTIVES - 6 HOURS ACCT 445 International Accounting AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies AFST 204 Introduction to African-American Literature AFST 205 Introduction to Africana Literature AFST 301 Black in the United States Since 1877 AFST 302 Gateway Course AFST 317 Racial & Ethnic Relations AFST 323 Sociology of African Americans AFST 339 African-Amer.Lit. Post-1930 AFST 345 Modern Africa AFST 346 History of South Africa AFST 393 Studies in African Literature & Culture

AGEC 452 International Trade & Agriculture AGEC 453 International Agribusiness Marketing ALED 422 Cultural Pluralism in Agriculture ANTH 205 Peoples & Cultures of the World ANTH 210 Social & Cultural Anthropology ANTH 300 Cultural Change & Development ANTH 301 Indians of North America ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies ANTH 315 Peoples & Cultures of Africa ANTH 319 Indians of Mexico & Central America

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ANTH 324 Music in World Cultures ANTH 403 Anthropology of Religion ANTH 404 Women & Culture ANTH 426 Anthropology of Food & Nutrition ARCH 250 Survey World Architectural History I ARCH 345 History of Building Technology ARCH 350 History and Theory of Modern and

Contemporary Architecture ARCH 458 Cultural Ethical Global Practice ARTS 150 Art History Survey II ARTS 350* The Arts & Civilization (Must be taken abroad.)

CARC 301 Field Study Design Innovations CARC 311 Field Study Design Communications CARC 321 Title Not Available at This Time CARC 331 Field Study Design Philosophy CARC 335 Interdisciplinary Design COMM 327 American Oratory COMM 335 Intercultural Communication COMM 407 Women, Minorities & the Mass Media COMM 425 Rhetoric of the Civil Rights Movement COSC 484* Summer Internship (Must be approved ICD

internship-abroad)

COSC 494* Internship (Must be approved ICD internship -

abroad)

DCED 301 Dance History ECON 312 Poverty, Inequality & Social Policy ECON 319 Economic Development of the United States ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe ECON 324 Comparative Economic Systems ECON 330 Economic Development EHRD 408 Diversity Issues & Practices in HRD ENDS 101 Design Process ENDS 484* Summer Internship (Must be approved ICD

internship - abroad)

ENDS 494* Internship (Must be approved ICD internship -

abroad)

ENGL 204 Introduction to African-American Literature ENGL 205 Introduction to Africana Literature ENGL 222 World Literature ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II ENGL 251 The Language of Film ENGL 333 Gay & Lesbian Literature ENGL 336 Life & Literature of the Southwest ENGL 337 Life & Literature of the American South ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature ENGL 339 African-American Literature Post-1930 ENGL 340 Twentieth-Century Drama ENGL 352 Twentieth-Century Lit. Post-World War II ENGL 362 Hispanic Literature in the United States ENGL 374 Women Writers

ENGL 378 The English Novel, 1870 to the Present ENGL 379 Postcolonial Studies ENGL 393 Studies in Africana Literature & Culture ENGL 403 Language and Gender ENGL 474 Studies in Women Writers ESSM 314 Principles of Rangeland MGMT Around the

World EURO 223 French Culture & Society in French Literary

Masterpieces in Translation EURO 323 Immigration & Ethnicity in Contemp. France EURO 406 Propaganda and Dissidence EURO 443 Contemporary Russian Prose EURO 444 Russian Drama EURO 447 Russian Art Culture II FINC 445 Funding International Business FREN 301 French Culture & Civilization FREN 322 Survey of French Literature II FREN 336 Contemporary France FREN 418 Seminar in French Civilization FREN 425 French Film GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village GEOG 301 Geography of the United States GEOG 305 Geography of Texas GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography GEOG 311 Cultural Geography GEOG 320 The Middle East GEOG 321 Geography of Africa GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America GEOG 325 Geography of Europe GEOG 326 Geography of East Asia GEOG 327 Regional Geography of South Asia GEOG 402 Interpretation of Cultural Landscapes GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism GERM 322 German Culture & Civilization II HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film HISP 362 Hispanic Literature in the United States HISP 363 Borderlands: U.S. and Mexico HIST 210 Russian Civilization HIST 214 History of England HIST 258 American Indian History HIST 301 Blacks in the United States Since 1877 HIST 305 Mexican-American History 1848-Present HIST 307 Latino Communities of the U.S. HIST 319 U.S. Immigration & Ethnicity HIST 324 European Society in the Industrial Age HIST 336 Europe Since 1932 HIST 339 Eastern Europe Since 1453 HIST 342 Latin American Since 1810 HIST 343 Inter-American Relations HIST 345 Modern Africa

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HIST 346 History of South Africa HIST 348 Modern Middle East HIST 352 Modern East Asia HIST 355 Modern China HIST 356 Twentieth Century Japan HIST 402 Germany Since 1815 HIST 405 History of the Holocaust HIST 407 History of France Since 1815 HIST 412 Soviet Union 1917-Present HIST 439 Twentieth Century England HIST 440 Latin Amer. Cultural & Intellectual History HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the Present HIST 449 History of Brazil HIST 451 The New South HIST 455 History of the American City HIST 460 American Society & Culture Since 1877 HIST 461 History of American Women HIST 464 International Developments Since 1918 HIST 473 History of Modern American Women HIST 477 Women in Modern European History HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity & Health HLTH 334 Women’s Health HORT 335 Sociohorticulture HORT 440 International Horticulture HUMA 303 Near Eastern Religions HUMA 304 Indian & Oriental Religions IBUS 401 Global Marketing IBUS 403 International Market Entry Strategies IBUS 445 International Accounting IBUS 446 Funding International Business IBUS 450 International Environment of Business IBUS 452 International Management IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment IBUS 456 European Integration & Business IBUS 457 Global Entrepreneurship IBUS 458 International Negotiations IBUS 459 Latin American Markets IBUS 460 Academy for Future International Leaders INST 310 Understanding Special Populations INST 322 Found.of Education in a Multicultural Society LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture LBAR 331 Studies in European Civilization & Culture I LBAR 332 Studies in European Civilization & Culture II LBAR 333 Studies in Italian Civilization & Culture I

LING 307 Language & Culture LING 402 Language & Society MGMT 430 Employment Discrimination Law MGMT 450 International Environment of Business MGMT 452 International Management

MKTG 330 Current Issues in Marketing MKTG 401 Global Marketing MKTG 403 International Market Entry Strategies MODL 222 World Literature MUSC 312 Music in Modern Western Culture MUSC 315 Music in the 20th Century MUSC 319 Music in the United States MUSC 324 Music in World Cultures PHIL 283 Latin American Philosophy PHIL 416 Recent British & American Philosophy PHIL 419 Current Continental Philosophy POLS 317 Women in Politics POLS 322 Western European Government & Politics POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality POLS 326 Government & Politics of Eastern Europe POLS 328 Globalization and Democracy POLS 329 Introduction to Comparative Politics POLS 331 Introduction to World Politics POLS 338 Govt. & Politics of the Former Soviet Union POLS 365 Asian Governments & Politics POLS 367 Women in Government in Comparison POLS 424 Comparative Governmental Institutions POLS 432 The Politics of European Union POLS 462 Women & the Law PSYC 300 Psychology of Women RELS 303 Near Eastern Religions RELS 304 Indian & Oriental Religions RELS 403 Anthropology of Religion RPTS 340 Recreation, Parks & Diverse Populations RUSS 443 Contemporary Russian Prose RUSS 444 Russian Drama RUSS 447 Russian Art Culture II SOCI 207 Introduction to Gender & Society SOCI 316 Sociology of Gender SOCI 317 Minority Groups SOCI 321 Urban Sociology SOCI 323 Sociology of Black Americans SOCI 324 Social Change SOCI 325 International Business Behavior SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior SOCI 330 Sociology of Nutrition SOCI 340 Post-Soviet Societies SOCI 350 Sociology of Islamic Societies SOCI 403 Sociology of Mexican Americans SOCI 419 Social Class in Contemporary Society SOCI 423 Globalization & Social Change SOCI 424 Women and Work in Society SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture & Civil: 18th Cent-Present

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SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature SPAN 410 Hispanic Film SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society & Culture SPAN 412 Hispanic Writers in the U.S. SPAN 421 Spanish Language Poetry SPAN 450 Contemp. Span. & Span-American Lit. SPMT 336 Diversity in Sport Organizations SPMT 337 International Sport Business TEFB 273 Intro. to Culture,Community,Society &

Schools THAR 201 Introduction to World Theatre THAR 281 History of the Theatre II URPN 461 Urban Issues VTPB 221 Great Diseases of the World VTPP 401 History of Medicine in Europe WGST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies WGST 207 Introduction to Gender and Society

WGST 300 Psychology of Women WGST 307 Gender and Education WGST 308 Gender and International Education WGST 310 Motherhood in Society WGST 316 Sociology of Gender WGST 317 Women in Politics WGST 333 Gay & Lesbian Literature WGST 334 Women’s Health WGST 367 Women in Government in Comparison WGST 374 Women Writers WGST 391 Studies in Gender & Diversity WGST 401 Feminist Theory WGST 404 Women & Culture WGST 407 Women, Minorities and the Mass Media WGST 424 Women and Work in Society WGST 430 Employment Discrimination Law WGST 461 History of American Women WGST 462 Women & the Law WGST 463 Gender in Asia WGST 473 History of Modern American Women WGST 474 Studies in Women Writers WGST 477 Women in Modern European History

*Courses taken abroad, which are conducted in another country by a Texas A&M University faculty member, completed as reciprocal education exchange programs (REEP), or completed in another country through direct enrollment in another institution, can be used to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for International and Cultural Diversity. This included credits earned through 285, 291, 485, 484, and 491 courses conducted abroad for which grades are determined by a Texas A&M University faculty member.

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APPENDIX L TUTORING

The following information is a general reference for tutoring services. The Department of Agricultural Economics or Texas A&M University cannot recommend or endorse off-campus tutoring businesses. ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES Accounting Help Desk 460 Wehner Building College Station. TX 77843 979-845-5014 Walk-in assistance with ACCT 209, 210, 229 & 230. The Help Desk is located on the 4th floor of Wehner, near stairwell A. Days and times are posted outside the classroom between rooms 230 and 238 in Wehner. Biology Help Desk (http://www.bio.tamu.edu/ldi/) 317E Heldenfels College Station, TX 77843 979-845-4653 [email protected] Teaching Assistants provide one-on-one help to students needing help in 100-level biology courses.

Chemistry Department (http://www.chem.tamu.edu/fyp/student_resources.php) 107 Chemistry Building College Station, TX 77842 979-845-2011 Links to tutoring resources (for courses 101, 102, 107, 227, 228) and strategies for success listed on website.

Economics Tutoring Lab (http://econweb.tamu.edu/undergraduate/tutor-lab.htm ) 3002 Allen Building College Station, TX 77843 979-845-7351 Tutoring offered by graduate students on a drop-in basis. Please check website for updated scheduling.

Foreign Language Tutoring Language Support Office (LSO) 124 Academic Building College Station, TX 77843 979-845-2104 A language lab is available for tutoring in foreign languages Monday - Thursday 8AM - 8PM and Friday 8AM - 5PM.

Geology and Geophysics Society (http://geoweb.tamu.edu/geoclub/nav2.html) 008 Halbouty College Station, TX 77843 979-845-2969 FREE Tutoring Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 -9 PM. Offers tutoring from upper-class students who are majoring in the Geosciences. Tutoring is offered for Geology 101, 104, and 106.

Math Department (http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/helpsessions.html) Website gives dates, times, and locations of help sessions. 979-845-3261 Offers a range of free group study sessions that provide course specific outside the classroom instruction. A list of individual tutors is maintained by the Math Department and can be obtained outside of room 601 in the Blocker building.

http://econweb.tamu.edu/undergraduate/tutor-lab.htm

http://geoweb.tamu.edu/geoclub/nav2.html

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Multicultural Services Tutoring Services (http://pes.tamu.edu/node/13 ) 288 Memorial Student Center College Station, TX 77840979-862-2000 Free tutoring service provided by the Department of Multicultural Services in math and science courses (BIOL 111, BIOIL 112, CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 107, MATH 131, MATH 166)). The program provides consistent one-on-one and small group tutoring from students, trained on educational diversity and learning styles.

Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (http://pes.tamu.edu) Koldus 133 Free tutoring for freshman in 100 and 200 level courses. Please see website for guidelines and Tutoring Request Form.

Physics Help Desk Mitchel Physics Building 135Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77840 The physics help desk, located in MPHY 135, is staffed by current graduate students with TA experience. Students do not need an appointment to drop in and receive assistance with physics concepts and assignments (PHYS 201, 202, 208, 218). Please see the current semester’s help desk schedule for hours of operation.

Students interested in receiving one-on-one tutoring from a current graduate student can request a list of tutors from the reception desk in MPHY. All private tutoring arrangements, including scheduling and payment, are strictly between the student and tutor and are not under the supervision the department

SACNAS Tutoring (http://sacnas.tamu.edu/node/15 ) The Texas A&M University chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) offers free tutoring sessions open to all undergraduate students. Tutoring will be offered for the following courses: CHEM 100, 101, 102, 103, 107, 111, 112, 113, 117; CHEM 227, 228, 231, 234, 237, 238, 446; upper level Chemistry classes (Analytical, P-CHEM, INORG); Math, Physics, Biology, Statistics, Ecology, Earth Science, Engineering, and Spanish. E-mail the student coordinator to make an appointment.

Statistics Help Desk (http://www.stat.tamu.edu/helpdesk.php ) 162 Blocker College Station, TX 77843 979-845-3141 For STAT 201, 301, 302, and 303. For days and times, please call or stop by.

Student Learning Center (http://slc.tamu.edu) Select the Schedule Link under Supplemental Instruction (SI) on the left side of the page. 1st & 2nd floor, Hotard Hall College Station, TX 77843 979-845-2724 Offers a variety of programs and services that promote retention and academic success. The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program targets traditionally difficult core curriculum courses and provides regularly scheduled, out-of-class, peer-facilitated group study sessions. SI sessions will be announced within the first couple of weeks of class if one is being provided for a specific course. Drop-in tutoring is available in a variety of courses Sunday - Thursday evenings. Call for an appointment (979-845-2724) or walk-in to Hotard Hall 1st floor.

University Writing Center (http://writingcenter.tamu.edu) 1.214 Sterling C. Evans Library(Also on 2nd floor of West Campus Library) College Station, TX 77843 979-458-1455 Provides help in the writing process, from brainstorming to proof reading. Students can receive help by setting up a one on one consultation, using the online writing lab, scheduling an appointment online, or calling the helpline for quick questions and tips. Please visit the website or call to find the option that best fits your needs.

http://pes.tamu.edu/node/13

http://pes.tamu.edu/

http://sacnas.tamu.edu/node/15

http://www.stat.tamu.edu/helpdesk.php

http://slc.tamu.edu/

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OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES 4.0 & Go (http://www.4.0andGo.com) 2501 S. Texas Ave.College Station, TX 77840 979-696-8886 Offers group tutoring for undergraduate courses. Please check the website for updated schedules of tutoring sessions offered and costs associated with each tutoring session.

99Tutors.com (http://99tutors.com) 214 Patricia St. Suite F College Station, TX 77840 979-268-8867 Offers one-on-one personal tutoring

Princeton Review (http://www.princetonreview.com) 301 Dominik Dr. College Station, TX 77840 1-800-2-REVIEW (1-800-273-8439) (call this number to register prep courses) Offers standardized test preparation and individualized academic tutoring. Test prep includes the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, and the USMLE.

Tutor John (http://www.tutorjohn.com) 707 S. Texas Ave., Suite 108ECollege Station, TX 77840979-485-8556 Offers small group and individual tutoring in undergraduate courses. Check the website or call for schedule information or to make an appointment for individual tutoring.

http://www.4.0andgo.com/

http://99tutors.com/

http://www.princetonreview.com/

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APPENDIX M GUIDE TO SUCCESS FROM FRESHMAN TO SENIOR

FRESHMAN Be familiar with ALL of the information in this handbook, it is available to help you navigate through your time in

this department and your degree. Become familiar with departmental terms:

*Upper-Level *CBK Requirements (for Agribusiness students only) *Q-Drops *Withdrawal *Probation & Dismissal *Adjustments *The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS)

Learn how to use the links on the HOWDY PORTAL Get to know your professors, TA’s, Advisors Make sure any courses you take at another college or university are transferable BEFORE you take them.

Refer to the Transfer Course Credit section of this handbook. Utilize your resources

*Free On-Campus Tutoring (See Appendix L (page 69) of this handbook.) *Student Counseling Service (B103, Cain Hall, 979-845-4427), Http://scs.tamu.edu Offers FREE Workshops & Group Meeting on topics such as:

**Time Management & Procrastination **Career Workshops **Study Success Strategies **Maintaining Focus (goal setting, motivation, concentration, dealing with distractions) **Smart Reading Strategies **Stress Management & Test Anxiety **Conquering Finals **True Colors: Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love

*The Career Center - 209 Koldus, 979-845-5139 *The University Writing Center - 1.214 Sterling C. Evans Library, 979-458-1455

START GETTING INVOLVED! Find out about different student organizations, beginning with the ones in our department. You can also search student organizations at http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/online/search/index Don’t forget to include volunteer opportunities!

Check out our Departmental Honors Program Explore minors and certificate programs Attend career fairs - No, it is not too soon to see what is available! If you are planning to attend law school after graduation, make an appointment to visit with Ms. Karen

Severn, in the Office of Professional School Advising, 114 Henderson Hall, 979-847-8938, [email protected]. She advises student heading to law school. The Office of Professional School Advising advises Freshmen interested in a law degree to: Develop excellent study skills. Join two or three organizations of interest. Sign up for the Aggie-lawyer listserv. Attend presentations and meetings. Create your own login account at Law School Admissions Council and bookmark it.

The Pre-Law Society http://prelaw.tamu.edu/ and Legal Education Group for Aggie Law Students (LEGALS) http://legals.tamu.edu/ are the pre-professional law groups on campus.

Check out what the American Bar Association (ABA) suggests for students preparing for law school at http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/pre_law.html

KEEP AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF YOUR GRADES, OVERALL, IN MAJOR, AND FOR AGBU STUDENTS IN CBK COURSES. You always want to maintain at least a 2.0 in each of these areas to keep from being on scholastic probation or dismissed.

As you preregister, make sure you meet course prerequisites if any.

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SOPHOMORE

For Agribusiness (AGBU) majors, check on your progress towards meeting upper-level admissions requirements.

If you have not completed ENGL 104, and you want to take it at TAMU, you must do so by the end of your Sophomore year. Juniors and Seniors are NOT allowed in ENGL 104 at TAMU.

Explore internship opportunities for the summer after your Sophomore year. Refer to the Internships section of this handbook for requirements needed to be able to earn academic credit.

Internships, and involvement in student organizations - especially leadership positions, are a huge resume plus.

Volunteerism not only helps other people or makes you feel good, it is a resume bonus! Have you thought about doing a study abroad? Attend career fairs! Continue getting to know your professors, TA’s, advisors (academic and student organization advisors.)

These are the people that will help you with letters of recommendation for scholarships and employment. Remember to make sure any courses you take at another college or university are transferable BEFORE

you take them. Refer to the Transfer Course Credit section of this handbook. Continue to use the resources available to you and listed in the Freshman section of this document. If you are planning to attend law school after graduation, make another appointment to visit with Ms. Karen

Severn, in the Office of Professional School Advising, 114 Henderson Hall, 979-847-8938, [email protected]. The Office of Professional School of Advising advises Sophomores interested in a law degree to: Continue developing as a student. Design a written plan for your final three years, including summers. Consider internships and study abroad opportunities. Take a practice LSAT. Explore leadership opportunities.

KEEP AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF YOUR GRADES, OVERALL, IN MAJOR, AND FOR AGBU STUDENTS IN CBK COURSES. You always want to maintain at least a 2.0 in each of these areas to keep from being on scholastic probation or dismissed.

Check your Degree Evaluation on the Howdy Portal to make sure all of your dual credit, AP credit, transfer credit, etc. has been received.

As you preregister, make sure you meet course prerequisites if any. READ OUR NEWS BLOG FREQUENTLY

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JUNIOR AGBU students, by the time you have completed 60 hours, you should have met all

requirements to be in upper-level. If you have not completed all courses required to be in upper-level you need to get them completed ASAP.

Review your degree evaluation on the HOWDY Portal. You need to see what course requirements you have remaining to be able to graduate.

Check your Unofficial Transcript on the HOWDY Portal to see how close you are to being able to apply for your Aggie Ring (Whoop!) You need 90 hours total (TAMU credit plus any transfer credit you may have) and 45 hours completed at TAMU. For more information on ordering your Aggie Ring refer to page 8 in this handbook.

Have you completed an internship? After your Junior year is a good time for one! Have you thought about doing a study abroad? Volunteerism not only helps other people or makes you feel good, it is a resume bonus! Work on your interviewing, resume writing, and cover-letter writing skills. Contact the

Career Center for help - 209 Koldus, 979-845-5139. Attend career fairs. Keep working on your leadership skills in student organizations. Continue getting to know your professors, TA’s, advisors (academic and student

organization advisors.) KEEP AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF YOUR GRADES, OVERALL, IN MAJOR, AND

FOR AGBU STUDENTS IN CBK COURSES. You always want to maintain at least a 2.0 in each of these areas to keep from being on scholastic probation or dismissed. You also have to have at least a 2.0 in each of these areas to be able to graduate.

If you are planning to attend law school after graduation, make another appointment to visit with Ms. Karen Severn, in the Office of Professional School Advising, 114 Henderson Hall, 979-847-8938, [email protected]. The Office of Professional School of Advising advises Juniors interested in a law degree to: Get to know professors well. Take a second or third class from a favorite professor if possible. Finalize LSAT preparation methods for yourself and take the exam. Apply for senior research opportunities, including Research Fellows in Honors Programs . Attend application workshops. Consult professors about Letters of Recommendation (LOR).

As you preregister, make sure you meet course prerequisites if any. READ OUR NEWS BLOG FREQUENTLY.

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SENIOR Review your Degree Evaluation on the HOWDY Portal. Attend career fairs. Begin to look for full-time employment at least two semesters prior to

graduation. Keep doing your volunteer activities! Calculate how much you would like to raise your GPR in your last 2-3 semesters. Make plans for taking the LSAT, GMAT, GRE or other professional school admissions

tests if this is your career direction. Research graduate programs, if interested. Talk to the graduate advisors. Try to only take 12 credit hours your last semester. You may need to be absent for

interviews, office visits, etc. Be sure to write thank you letters as soon after your interviews and office visits as possible. You always want to make a good impression.

If you are a senior, you have completed 90 hours. Have you completed 45 of those hours at TAMU? If yes, ORDER YOUR RING! See page 8 in this handbook.

As you preregister, make sure you meet course prerequisites if any. READ OUR NEWS BLOG FREQUENTLY. After your preregister for your final semester at TAMU, be sure to go to our webpage at

http://www.agecon.tamu.edu/undergraduate/ and view the information on the Graduation Checklist link. This is EXTREMELY important. If the information has not been updated for your graduation semester, keep checking, it will be updated in time for you to not miss important deadlines! :)

If you are planning to attend law school after graduation, make another appointment to visit with Ms. Karen Severn, in the Office of Professional School Advising, 114 Henderson Hall, 979-847-8938, [email protected]. The Office of Professional School of Advising advises Seniors interested in a law degree to:

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Attend Personal Statement Workshops. Apply to law school in early fall. Attend law school recruiting events. Write Thank You card to writers of LORs.

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Apply for financial aid. Receive offers of admission and scholarship. Visit law schools. Inform OPGSA and LOR writers of your final decision on law schools. Graduate!

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APPENDIX N FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMAN COURSE SUGGESTIONS

All new students in the Department of Agricultural Economics must enroll in AGEC 105 their first semester in the Department. The only exception, of course, is those students who already have credit for AGEC 105. http://admissions.tamu.edu/Registrar/FacultyStaff/Report/ is a web site where you can look at grade distributions for courses. It includes professor’s name and number of people that Q-dropped the course/section. In addition to AGEC 105, the advisors in the Department of Agricultural Economics suggest selecting courses from the following list to complete your first semester schedule. COURSE USE AGLS 101 required for AGEC majors; can be 1 hour of tech ag elect. for AGBU majors ENGL 104 required ENGL 203 for communication elective if you already have credit for ENGL 104 COMM 205 for communication elective if you already have credit for ENGL 104 COMM 243 communication elective KINE 199 required MUST BE TAKEN PASS/FAIL KINE 198 required can be taken pass/fail OR for a grade - your choice MATH 141 required MATH 142 required ECON 202 required ECON 203 required POLS 206 required POLS 207 required HIST 105 American history elective HIST 106 American history elective HIST 226 American history elective HIST 258 American history elective (also meets International & Cultural Div.- ICD) SCSC 105 science elective (will need to take RENR 215 for lab hour) or tech ag elect. BIOL 101 science elective ASTR 101/102 science elective (to look at grade distribution go to PHYS 306/307 - this course was renumbered to ASTR

101/102 beginning with Fall 2008 ATMO 201/202 science elective ENTO 322 science elective (will need to take RENR 215 for lab hour) or tech ag elect. GEOG 203/213 science elective GEOL 101 science elective GEOL 307 science elective HORT 201/202 science elective OCNG 251/252 science elective AGCJ 105 tech ag elective (2 hour course) AGSM 201 tech ag elective ALED 102 tech ag elective (1 hour course) ALED 289 tech ag elective ANSC 107/108 tech ag elective (ANSC 108 is the lab and must be taken with ANSC 107, the lab hour will count as a general

elective hour) ANSC 201 tech ag elective (2 hour course) ANSC 207 tech ag elective ENTO 201 tech ag elective ENTO 208 tech ag elective ENTO 320 tech ag elective (be sure to select section 500) ENTO 330 tech ag elective RLEM 102 tech ag elective (1 hour course) RLEM 103 tech ag elective (1 hour course) HORT 101 tech ag elective (1 hour course)

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HORT 203 tech ag elective OR visual and performing art elect. FSTC 201 tech ag elective NUTR 202 tech ag elective POSC 201 tech ag elective RPTS 201 tech ag elective SCSC 101 tech ag elective (1 hour course) SCSC 302 tech ag elective MEPS 201 tech ag elective WFSC 101 tech ag elective (1 hour course) ANTH 205 humanities elective (also meets ICD) ANTH 302 humanities elective ARCH 249 humanities elective (formerly ENDS 149)OR visual & performing art ARCH 250 humanities elective (formerly ENDS 150) (also meets ICD) OR visual & performing art ARTS 149 humanities elective OR visual and performing art ARTS 150 humanities elective (also meets ICD) OR visual and performing art ENGL 212 humanities elective (ENGL 104 is a prereq.) OR visual & performing art ENGL 222 humanities elective (ENGL 104 is a prereq.) (also meets ICD) ENGL 228 humanities elective (ENGL 104 is a prereq.) ENGL 231 humanities elective (ENGL 104 is a prereq.) ENGL 232 humanities elective (ENGL 104 is a prereq.) (also meets ICD) ENGL 235 humanities elective (ENGL 104 is a prereq.) GEOG 202 humanities elective (also meets ICD) HUMA 211 humanities elective HUMA 213 humanities elective MUSC 200 humanities elective OR visual and performing art (each section is a different topic) MUSC 201 humanities elective OR visual and performing art PHIL 111 humanities elective PHIL 205 humanities elective PHIL 251 humanities elective RELS 211 humanities elective RELS 213 humanities elective THAR 101 humanities elective OR visual and performing art THAR 155 humanities elective OR visual and performing art THAR 201 humanities elective (also ICD) OR visual and performing art THAR 281 humanities elective (also ICD) OR visual and performing art WGST 200 humanities elective (also ICD) The following are BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE suggestions. ONLY AGRIBUSINESS MAJORS need a behavioral science course. ANTH 210 (also ICD) PSYC 107 SOCI 205 SOCI 206 SOCI 207 (also ICD) SOCI 211 WGST 207

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