Agricultural Operations - MSU, AS
Students seeking an Associates of Science in Agricultural Operations are prepared to go on to further studies in agriculture. Students will take courses from Glen Oaks and Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to earn the AS degree and certificate. It is designed to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements while providing flexibility in preparing students for transfer. Students will study in such fields as soil and water usage, plant nutrients, crop disease and pest management, emerging technologies, and regulations. Students are required to meet with advisors from Glen Oaks and IAT program coordinator on course selection to ensure transferability.
Program Outcomes
- Think critically.
- Communicate effectively.
- Exhibit information competency.
- Recognize diverse perspectives.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all Glen Oaks Community College courses that are to be transferred to MSU for completion of a certificate program. | ||
| English Composition | 3.00 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| English Composition or Communications | 6.00 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 1 | ||
Complete one: | ||
| INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS | ||
or COM-150 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | |
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 3.00 | |
Complete one additional Humanities or Fine Arts course from MTA course listing: 4 | ||
| Mathematics | 4.00 | |
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 4.00 | |
Complete four credit hours from the MTA Natural Science course listing 3, 4 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6.00 | |
Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the MTA Social Science course listing 4 | ||
| Total Credits | 26.00 | |
- 1
Course has prerequisite(s)
- 2
PHIL-210 may be used to fulfill Social Science credit (if not used for Humanities requirement)
- 3
MSU's ENT 110 course to be used to fulfill second MTA natural science requirement
- 4
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Notes: No courses under 100 level are accepted toward this degree.
All GOCC courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
MSU IAT Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AFRE 130 FARM MANAGEMENT I | 3.00 | |
| AE 131 AGRICULTURAL WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3.00 | |
| AE 143 APPLICATION OF PRECISION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGIES | 3.00 | |
| AT 100 CAREER DEVLEOPMENT IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY | 1.00 | |
| AT 202 AGRICULTURAL REGULATION, COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY | 3.00 | |
| AT 293 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY | 3.00 | |
| CSS 101 INTRODUCTION TO CROP SCIENCE | 3.00 | |
| CSS 126 INTRODUCTION TO WEED MANAGEMENT | 2.00 | |
| CSS 203 WORLD OF SOILS | 2.00 | |
| ENT 110 APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY OF ECONOMIC PLANTS 3 | 3.00 | |
| PLP 105 FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED PLANT PATHOLOGY | 1.00 | |
| PLP 105L FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED PLANT PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES | 1.00 | |
| MSU ELECTIVES | 6.00 | |
| Total Credits | 34.00 | |
Total: 60 Credits
MSU Courses are billed through MSU
GOCC tuition is calculated on contact hours.
Current/Updated: 07/01/2023
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| GOCC COURSES | ||
| COM-110 or COM-150 |
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS or PUBLIC SPEAKING |
3.00 |
| ENG-121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (FROM MTA LISTING) | 3.00 | |
| MSU COURSES | ||
| AT 100 CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY | 1.00 | |
| AT 202 AGRICULTURAL REGULATION, COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY COURSE | 3.00 | |
| CSS 203 WORLD OF SOILS | 2.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| GOCC COURSES | ||
| ENG-122 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3.00 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (FROM MTA LISTING) DIFFERENT SUBJECT THAN FALL 1 ELECTIVE | 3.00 | |
| MSU COURSES | ||
| AFRE 130 FARM MANAGEMENT I | 3.00 | |
| AE 131 AGRICULTURAL WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3.00 | |
| CSS 101 INTRODUCTION TO CROP SCIENCE | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| MSU COURSE | ||
| AT 293 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 3.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| GOCC COURSES | ||
| MATH-151 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 4.00 |
| MSU COURSES | ||
| CSS 126 INTRODUCTION TO WEED MANAGEMENT | 2.00 | |
| ENG 110 APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY OF ECONOMIC PLANTS | 3.00 | |
| MSU ELECTIVE COURSES FROM THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 12.00 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| GOCC COURSES | ||
| HUMANITES AND FINE ARTS COURSE (FROM MTA LISTING - NOT COM) | 3.00 | |
| NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (FROM MTA LISTING WITH A DIFFERENT SUBJECT THAN THE FALL 2 ELECTIVE | 4.00 | |
| MSU COURSES | ||
| AE 143 APPLICATION OF PRECISION AG TECHNOLOGIES | 3.00 | |
| MSU ELECTIVE COURSES FROM THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | 3.00 | |
| PLP 105 FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED PLANT PATHOLOGY | 1.00 | |
| PLP 105 FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED PLANT PATHOLOGY LABORATORY | 1.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |