Agricultural Science, B.S. (GBC)

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Students who start their career at Great Basin College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Agricultural Science by following the course of study described below.

GBC Program to be completed - Associate of Science, General

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Agricultural Science, B.S. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
CABNR Advising Center
(775)784-1634
cabnrstudentcenter@unr.edu
FA 236

Great Basin College
Transfer Center
(775) 327-2068
advisor@gbcnv.edu
Berg Hall

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and GBC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at GBC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule - General Agriculture Emphasis

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (16-18 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
ENG 100 - Composition-Enhanced (5 units)
MATH 126 - Pre-Calculus I (3 units) CO2
Oral Communication (3 units)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (4 units) (Scientific Reasoning)
Fine Arts (3 units) Recommended:
- ART 100 - Visual Foundations (3 units) CO7 OR
- ART 101 - Drawing I (3 units) CO7

Associate’s Second Semester (16 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
MATH 127 - Pre-Calculus II (3 units) CO2 *
PSC 101 - American Politics: Process and Behavior (3 units) CO6, CO8
BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organism Biology (4 units) CO4 (Scientific Data Interpretation) *
CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units) (Technology Proficiency) *

Associate’s Third Semester (13 units)

MKT 210 - Marketing Principles (3 units) *
STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units) CO2 (Foundations: Mathematics) *
ACC 201 - Financial Accounting (3 units) (Elective) *
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4L (Foundations: Science) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)

Humanities (3 units) Recommended:
- HIST 105 - European Civilization I to 1648 (3 units) OR
- HIST 106 - European Civilization since 1648
Structures of Society (3 units) Recommended:
- ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) CO6 *
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *
ACC 202 - Managerial Accounting (3 units) *
General Elective: Any transferable course (2 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

AGSC 100 - Elements of Livestock Production (3 units)
AGSC 230 - Principles of Horticulture (3 units)
AGSC 250 - Principles of Agronomy (3 units)
BUS 300 - Introduction to Finance (3 units)

Even Years

AGSC 211 - Agribusiness Management (3 units)

Odd Years

Directed Electives (3 units)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15-16 units)

AGSC 206 - Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition (3 units)
BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation (2 units)
NRES 322 - Soils (3 units)
NUTR 325 - Food and Culture (3 units) CO10, CO11
REM 241 - Principles of Range Management (3 units)
Directed Electives (1-2 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15-16 units)

AGSC 415 - Ethics and Economics of Biotechnology (3 units) CO12, CO13
AGSC 255 - Meat Industry, Food Safety, and Quality Systems (3 units) OR
AGSC 406 - Advanced Nutrition Management (4 units) OR
BIOL 300 - Principles of Genetics (3 units)
COM 329 - Business and Professional Speaking (3 units)
AGSC 416 - Internship (1 to 3 units) CO14
(3 units)

Odd Years

Directed Electives (3 units)

Even Years

AGSC 211 - Agribusiness Management (3 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

AGSC 410 - Sheep Management (3 units) CO14 OR
AGSC 418 - Cattle Production & Management (3 Units) CO14
AGSC 411 - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Agriculture and Beyond (3 units) CO14
Directed Electives (9 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.