Agriculture Business Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your Agriculture Business training from business fundamentals to advanced farm management. See how each semester prepares you for a career in agribusiness.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
On-Campus (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 70
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 110 | Animal Science and Husbandry | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 127 | Ag Accounting | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 128 | Soils and Fertilizers | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 129 | Intro to Agronomy | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 233 | Commodity Marketing I | 45 | 3 |
| (choose one) CSC 102 CSC 105 | Windows Applications for Technicians Computer Software Applications | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 348 | 18 | |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL 100 | Written Preparation | 15 | 1 |
| CDL 102 | Behind the Wheel Training | 84 | 3 |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 124 | Ag Chemicals | 56 | 2 |
| AG 200 | Livestock Nutrition and Feeding | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 105 | Ag Safety | 28 | 1 |
| AGR 156 | Farm Financial Management I | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 165 | Business Supervised Occupational Experience I | 300 | 5 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics* | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 575 | 19 | |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 120 | Seed and Grain Technology | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 232 | Farm Financial Management II | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 280 | Ag Retail Management | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| (choose two) AGR 215 AGR 235 AGR 279 AGR 282 | Advanced Fertilizers and Manure Management Commodity Merchandising Precision Ag Data Management Forages and Range Management | 90 | 6 |
| Total | 281 | 17 | |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 180 | Artificial Insemination (AI) Certification | 28 | 1 |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 226 | Commodity Marketing II | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 163 | Principles of Selling | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 167 | Business Supervised Occupational Experience II | 300 | 5 |
| AGR 237 | Agri Business Law and Compliance | 45 | 3 |
| (choose one) AG 213 AGR 277 ACCT 224 | Integrated Pest and Disease Management Cow-Calf Production Financial Statement Analysis | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 491 | 16 |
All optional courses not listed on your current program semester outline must be approved by your adviser and appropriately identified on the current semester outline of any Agriculture programs.
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
E-Degree (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 70
First Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 110 | Animal Science and Husbandry | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 127 | Ag Accounting | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 128 | Soils and Fertilizers | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 129 | Intro to Agronomy | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 233 | Commodity Marketing I | 45 | 3 |
| (choose one) CSC 102 CSC 105 | Windows Applications for Technicians Computer Software Applications | 45 | 0 |
| Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 6 | |
| Total | 348 | 18 | |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL 100 | Written Preparation | 15 | 1 |
| CDL 102 | Behind the Wheel Training | 84 | 3 |
First Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 124 | Ag Chemicals | 56 | 2 |
| AG 200 | Livestock Nutrition and Feeding | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 105 | Ag Safety | 28 | 1 |
| AGR 156 | Farm Financial Management I | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 165 | Business Supervised Occupational Experience I | 300 | 5 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics* | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 575 | 19 | |
Second Year – Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 120 | Seed and Grain Technology | 56 | 2 |
| AGR 232 | Farm Financial Management II | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 280 | Ag Retail Management | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| (choose two) AGR 215 AGR 235 AGR 279 AGR 282 | Advanced Fertilizers and Manure Management Commodity Merchandising Precision Ag Data Management (Not available in online format) Forages and Range Management | 90 | 6 |
| Total | 281 | 17 | |
Optional Courses Available
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGR 180 | Artificial Insemination (AI) Certification | 28 | 1 |
Second Year – Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG 226 | Commodity Marketing II | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 163 | Principles of Selling | 45 | 3 |
| AGR 167 | Business Supervised Occupational Experience II | 300 | 5 |
| AGR 237 | Agri Business Law and Compliance | 45 | 3 |
| (choose one) AG 213 AGR 277 ACCT 224 | Integrated Pest and Disease Management Cow-Calf Production Financial Statement Analysis | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 491 | 16 |
All optional courses not listed on your current program semester outline must be approved by your adviser and appropriately identified on the current semester outline of any Agriculture programs.
Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.