Agricultural Studies – Iowa State University, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

First Year

Second Year

Suggested Agriculture Electives

• AGA - 114 Principles of Agronomy (3 s.h.)
• AGS - 109 Animal Science I (3 s.h.)
• AGS - 110 Animal Science I Lab (1 s.h.)
• AGS - 209 Animal Science II (3 s.h.)
• AGS - 210 Animal Science II Lab (1 s.h.)

Note:

* CHM - 166 General Chemistry I may be a better fit for some students, depending on their major. For example, students planning on attending veterinary school should take CHM-166.

**Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

***It is recommended to take BIO - 202 Biology I  and BIO - 203 Biology II  at the same institution to avoid transfer issues. Agricultural Studies does not require BIO-202 and BIO-203 but some agriculture minors and teacher certifications may.

^Take ACC - 111 Introduction to Accounting  if needed before ACC - 121 Principles of Accounting I  

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

• AA Degree meets the General Education Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions.
• Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language Requirement.
• Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
• Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.

For more information, refer to the Iowa State Agriculture Transfer Plans.