Western Nebraska Community College Applied Science

AS.0100 Agricultural Science – Pre (61 Credits) 

Associate of Science 

Scottsbluff 

Description 

The Agricultural Science emphasis area is designed to provide the student with a course of study that will allow him/her the opportunity to complete an A.S. degree at WNCC as well as provide the first two years of course work for articulation with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the university of Nebraska, Lincoln, toward a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science. 

The Bachelor’s‐level work through UNL is offered through on‐site and online options, affording site‐ bound students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree program at home. 

Objectives   

 Provide a basic knowledge of the natural sciences so that the student can develop an understanding of biological, physical, and chemical nature of agriculture and agriculturally related fields.   

 Provide basic knowledge of economics and the role of agribusiness in the global economy.   

 Provide the student with a foundation of communication skills and working background in social sciences that will allow the student to work collaboratively. 

Notes 

 Students who plan to transfer to UNL should consult their faculty advisor and the transfer advisor early in their WNCC enrollment to determine their curriculum. Careful consideration should be given the course requirements of the Applied Science program at UNL to which the student is seeking admission.   

 Social Science electives that satisfy WNCC social science requirements may be chosen from the following disciplines:  ANTH, GEOG, HIST, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI. 

 UNL equivalent course numbers appear in parenthesis.

Recommended Plan of Study:

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total Program Credits   61

*Advising Note:  UNL prefers SPCH 1390 Public Speaking. 

**Advising Note:  UNL will accept 60 hours toward the eventual Bachelor of Science in Applied Science.  College Algebra transfers as three hours rather than four, Trigonometry transfers as two hours rather than three, the Physical Education credits will not transfer to UNL but are required by WNCC for the A.S. degree. 

**Advising Note:  UNL requires additional ACE Electives.  These can be taken through UNL as soon as students apply for and are accepted for admission to UNL.  These can also be taken while at WNCC. Courses offered at WNCC that satisfy the UNL ACE 9 requirement are GEOG 2060 (GEOG 140), HIST 2100 (HIST 120), HIST 2110 (HIST 121), and POLS 2390 (POLS 160).    

**Advising Note:  Students who intend to transfer to UNL should be encouraged to apply for admission early in their program.  ACE elective classes can be taken through UNL during their time at WNCC to lessen the credit load in the fourth semester and additionally guarantee maximum credit transfer.   

Recommended additions to the program should time allow: 

INFO 1098 Introduction to Online Learning (one credit hour) 

BIOS 2000 Introduction to Scientific Research (one credit hour)     

BIOS 1401 Internship (any available opportunity that would exist at the UNL Extension Service)