B.S. Agricultural Science
Major Minor
Agricultural ScienceFeatured Courses
As a student in the agricultural science major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the agricultural science profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various agricultural science careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
BIO 110
Principles of Biology 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 2. A study of general biology: Science as a way of knowing — Scientific methodology and practice, literacy in biological literature and research, study of cells, cell organelles, molecular biology, genetics, systematics, structure and function of plants and animals, reproduction, growth and development, population biology, evolution as a paradigm and ecology.
CHEM 109
Introductory Chemistry 3 credits
Lecture 2, Lab. 2. An introduction to the concepts of inorganic chemistry, the common elements, and their compounds. Selected topics in organic chemistry, polymer science, biochemistry, food chemistry, and fuels chemistry. May serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 115. This course is intended for students with limited experience in chemistry.
BIO 141
General Botany 3 credits
Lecture 2, Lab. 2. Basic concepts of plant life through a study of the structure, functional form, reproduction and ecology of select plant groups from the plant kingdom.
GEOG 385
Global Positioning Systems and Drone Technology 3 credits
Course provides students with an introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will learn the history of GPS, how the system operates, and how it can be used in a variety of disciplines and professions. Students conduct a variety of exercises and research projects utilizing GPS functionality and integrating it with GIS and other Internet-based mapping programs such as Google Earth. Course fee.
Agricultural ScienceSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
AGRI 101
Food Animal & Crop Prod & Econ 3 cr.
BIO 110
Principles of Biology 4 cr.
ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr.
REL 121
History and Literature of the Old Testament 3 cr.
FYE 101
First-Year Experience 1 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 2
AGRI 102
Food Animal and Crop Production Science 3 cr.
CHEM 109
Introductory Chemistry 3 cr.
ECON 101
Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr.
BUS 121
Financial Accounting 3 cr.
REL 131
History and Literature of the New Testament 3 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 3
BIO 141
General Botany 3 cr.
AGRI 210
Nature and Properties of Soils 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 4
BIO 207
Human Genetics: Applications and Issues 3 cr.
MATH 122
Introduction to Statistics 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 1 cr.
7 Total Credits
Semester 5
BIO 377
Conservation Biology 3 cr.
PHYS 109
Introductory Physics 3 cr.
BUS 281
Business Communication 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 7 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 6
AGRI 301
Plant and Animal Physiology Applications 3 cr.
AGRI 303
Plan and Animal Genetic Improvement Applications 3 cr.
AGRI 305
Plant and Animal Nutrition Applications 4 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 3 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 7
GEOG 385
Global Positioning Systems and Drone Technology 3 cr.
AGRI 305
Plant and Animal Nutrition Applications 4 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 8
GEN ED
General Education 12 cr.
12 Total Credits
Agricultural Science Faculty
As experts in agricultural science, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.