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Agriculture

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Professors: Chi, Chowdhury, Eivazi, Jones,
Meredith, Omara-Alwala, Paul, Swartz, Vander Tuig

Associate Professor: Nkongolo
Assistant Professors: Andrei, Egilla, Hicks, Johnson, Tesfayetzel, Wulff

131 Founders Hall
(573) 681 5120

Mission

The mission of the Agriculture program is to provide educational opportunities for students from various backgrounds to be successful in a complex, technological and diverse society. The program is dedicated to teaching the principles and concepts of agricultural sciences and demonstrating how it applies to our natural and social environment; provides majors with current and relevant programs that prepare them for employment or professional advancement and conducts laboratory and research experiences for undergraduates that reinforce learning and applications of empirical methods of science. The program accomplishes its goals through small classes and individual attention in a nurturing educational environment.

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, emphasis in Animal Science
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, emphasis in Plant and Soil Science
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, emphasis in Natural Resources Management

Objectives

Students completing a degree in agriculture will:

1. demonstrate competence in written, and verbal communication;
2. demonstrate critical thinking skills in reasoning, analysis and decision making relevant to the practices of agricultural science, agricultural business, and natural resource management.

Assessment Program

Assessment of agricultural knowledge will occur during the junior and senior years.  The assessment will include both written and oral presentations in scientific information as well as a detailed examination of the student’s scientific experiences.  In order to assess student progress in the objective areas they will participate in the following activities:

1. Students receiving a B.S. degree in Agriculture will participate in a taped exit interview that will be evaluated by the faculty within the emphasis area.
    
2. Students receiving a B.S. degree in Agriculture will take the major field exit exam prior to graduation.

Agriculture Scholarships

Several scholarships are awarded each year through the department.  These include the 1890 USDA Scholars Program, Garden Club and Center of Excellence.

Schedule of Studies

The first two years offer a common core curriculum for all options:  Animal Science, Natural Resource Management and Plant and Soil Science.  Courses during these two years are predominantly in basic science, social science, the humanities and agriculture.

Computer Science Requirement

Upon completion of the Agriculture degree program at Lincoln University, the student will have gained a basic understanding of computers and various software programs.  Students will have the opportunity to gain the necessary computer knowledge and skills by taking GIS 316.  Students will also have the opportunity to develop computer skills in other departmental courses.

Required Courses

A minimum of 40 upper division credit hours (those numbered 300 and above) is required for graduation.  A minimum grade of “C” is required in all AGR,  ABU, ENV and GIS prefix courses.

All Agriculture majors must complete: ABU 202, AGR 102P, AGR 201A, GIS 208, AGR 211P, GIS 316, AGR 321N, AGR 401, BIO 103*, BIO 104L, BT 212, CHM 101*, CHM 101L*, CHM 102, CHM 102L, ENV 103, and MAT 113 or MAT 117**.

Each of the four options of the curriculum has the following additional requirements:

Major: B.S. in Agriculture with Emphasis in Animal Science

Prescribed courses:  AGR 303A, AGR 310A, AGR 340A, AGR 405N, AGR 421A, AGR 422A, BIO 106 or 105.  Choose 12 credit hours from the following: ABU 319, ABU 320, AGR 175***, AGR 313P, AGR 320A, AGR 324P, AGR 360A, BIO 301, BIO 310, BIO 314, CHM 301, CHM 302, CHM 303, CHM 306, MAT 114, PHY 101 AND PHY 102.  Students may substitute other courses if approved by the department head.

Major:   B.S. in Agriculture with Emphasis in Natural Resources Management

Prescribed courses:  AGR 326N, AGR 405N, AGR 417N, AGR 425N, BIO 106, BIO 308, BIO 311, BIO 423, WLM 330, WLM 415, WLM 430.  Choose one course from the following:  AGR 175***, GIS 411, BIO 310, BIO 312, WLM 420, ENV 410.  These may be substituted, upon approval of the department head, with appropriate courses that meet federal wildlife biologist requirements.

Major:   B.S. in Agriculture with Emphasis in Plant and Soil Science

Prescribed courses: AGR 309P, AGR 312P, AGR 313P, AGR 324P, AGR 328P, AGR 404P, AGR 414:, BIO 106 or 105, BIO 311.  Choose 6 credit hours from the following:  AGR 306P, ABU 320, AGR 305N, GIS 411, GIS 416 and courses from minors and environmental science major.

   *  Also meets General Education “Life and Physical Sciences” requirement.
 **  MAT 117 for Natural Resources and Plant and Soil Science students.
MAT 113 or MAT 117 for Animal Science students.
*** May be repeated when topics differ.

Minor:   A minimum grade of "C" in AGR 102P, 201A, 211P, ABU 202E, ENV 103 plus 6 hours of electives (300-400 level).

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