Description
This major provides students with current professional training in the management agricultural systems found within Nevada. It also provides a strong foundation for a career in land use management. The agricultural science major is unique from those offered by other schools in that it combines several specialized fields of expertise. In addition to rangeland livestock production courses, students take much of their course work in a variety of disciplines, becoming knowledgeable in animal science, wildlife science, soils, botany, and ecology.
The goal of the agricultural science major is to educate students who can compete successfully for agricultural-related jobs in Nevada, the Western United States, and throughout the world. The agricultural science major emphasizes the protection of sustainable natural resources, proper use of livestock and the effective management and economic improvement of rangeland resources. It covers a broad spectrum of university courses centering on the concept of “multiple-use” resource management.
A. English (3-8 units)
Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .
B. Mathematics (3 units)
Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
C. Natural Sciences (8 units)
D. Social Sciences (3 units)
E. Fine Arts (3 units)
Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
F. Core Humanities (9 units)
Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
G. Capstone Courses (6 units)
H. Diversity (0-3 units)
Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
NOTE: Students must take a three unit course that satisfies the Diversity requirement. This can be a course that also satisfies the Fine Arts requirement, in this case, units will be counted only in the Fine Arts section above.
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