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Area of Study - Agriculture (MET.AG)

If you are unsure about choosing your college major, you can select an Exploratory Area of Study. This gives you the opportunity to explore academic options before deciding on a particular major. You'll also have the chance to work closely with an academic counselor to weigh the benefits of each major and develop a personalized education plan that fits your interests. Classes within each area of study have been carefully designed to allow you the chance to explore and move you forward toward your further educational and career goals.

In the Agriculture area of study, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of programs that prepare you to transfer, secure a career, or to add value to your family farm. You'll receive a hands-on education from instructors with industry-leading experience who prepare you to make a difference in your community. Lake Land's Agriculture program has a national reputation for excellence and successful preparation of future agriculture leaders. In this area of study, you can complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree in agriculture or you can train in one of our state-of-the-art training labs for an immediate professional career.

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First Semester

COREAGR-046

Credit Hours: 1.00

GENMAT-125

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPSY-271

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-100

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Suggested Electives
AGR-206
Intro/Animal Science

AGR-206
Intro/Animal Science

Focuses on a study of beef, swine, sheep, poultry, and horses; and the scientific factors affecting nutrition, selection and genetics, products, environment, and physiology.

Course Outline
4.0
AGR-080
Ignition & Electrical Systems

AGR-080
Ignition & Electrical Systems

Designed to develop a working knowledge of the concepts and components of farm power and machinery electrical systems. Discusses basic electrical principles of electromagnetism and use of electrical test meters including the repair of ignition and charging systems.

Course Outline
3.5
HRT-201
Introduction to Horticulture

HRT-201
Introduction to Horticulture

A study and introduction to the principles and practices involved in the development, production, and use of horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, turf, nursery, floral, and landscape). Course will include a broad overview of the green industry including propagation, production and design.

Course Outline
3.0
AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

Application of the basics in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects in soils. Soils of Illinois and Indiana are emphasized along with concepts of fertility, conservation, and field descriptions.

Course Outline
4.0
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Suggested Electives
AGR-206
Intro/Animal Science

AGR-206
Intro/Animal Science

Focuses on a study of beef, swine, sheep, poultry, and horses; and the scientific factors affecting nutrition, selection and genetics, products, environment, and physiology.

Course Outline
4.0
AGR-080
Ignition & Electrical Systems

AGR-080
Ignition & Electrical Systems

Designed to develop a working knowledge of the concepts and components of farm power and machinery electrical systems. Discusses basic electrical principles of electromagnetism and use of electrical test meters including the repair of ignition and charging systems.

Course Outline
3.5
HRT-201
Introduction to Horticulture

HRT-201
Introduction to Horticulture

A study and introduction to the principles and practices involved in the development, production, and use of horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables, greenhouse, turf, nursery, floral, and landscape). Course will include a broad overview of the green industry including propagation, production and design.

Course Outline
3.0
AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

AGR-205
Intro/Soil Science

Application of the basics in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects in soils. Soils of Illinois and Indiana are emphasized along with concepts of fertility, conservation, and field descriptions.

Course Outline
4.0
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