1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

;..Required Courses 21-22Agricultural Economics 50 and 240;Agricultural Economics 1 or Accounting 51Math 14 or equivalent;Computer Science 5; andStatistics 101 or Economics 125.Foundation Requirements in Agriculture 12-16Elect a minimum of three credit hours, excluding Assigned Topics,in each of the following: 1 . Animal Science, 2. Plant Science,3. Soil Science, and 4. Agricultural Mechanics.Concentration Requirements 15Approved Electives (approved un consultation with adviser) 14-18Free Electives 23-32Total (must include at least 45 credit hours in agriculture) 136Areas of Concentration and Suggested CoursesGeneral Agricultural Economics: Ag. Ec. 1 04, 200 (or 21 1 ), 231 , 261 , andAgribusiness: Ag. Ec. 104, 190, 220, 231, 261, and 271 (or 211).Farm Management: Ag. Ec. 104, 190, 206, 231, 261, 271 (or 200),Forest Management 230.Rural Development: Ag. Ec. 104, 190, 200, 211, 220, 261, and 271.Resource Economics: Ag. Ec. 200, 21 1 , 261 , and 271271In addition, at least 12 hours of credit should be selected from the following: Econ.255, 257. MER 97, 98, 101, 260. Forestry Management 230 and Pol. Sci. 236, 238.Bachelor of Science in AgricultureAgricultural Education CurriculumThe agricultural education curriculum is designed to prepare students for entryinto agricultural teaching, extension positions, or other professional employment ingovernment, industry, or entrepreneurship. The curriculum provides flexibility to designprograms emphasizing teacher education, extension education or agricultural mechanization.Curriculum RequirementsHoursEnglish Composition and Rhetoric 6(or conformity with University English requirements)Fine Arts and Humanities (Cluster A) 12Social and Behavioral Sciences (Cluster B) 12Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Cluster C) 12(Must elect a minimum of four hours in biology; four hours inchemistry; three hours in college algebra or equivalent.)Courses in the College of Agriculture and Forestry 45Must include a minimum of a three credit course, excludingAssigned Topics, in each of the following: Animal Science;Plant Science; Soil Science; Agricultural Economics; andForest Management.Restricted Electives 6(To be selected from statistics, computer science,mathematics, physics, physical science, biology or chemistry.)Electives /43Total 136*Electives include the professional education courses for majors pursuing teacher certification aswell as suggested courses in extension education and agricultural mechanization for studentspursuing those options.82 College of Agriculture and Forestry