Fall 2024

Class	Instructor	Credit
AGS-109 Animal Science I	B Spurgin	3
ENG-105 Composition I	T McKeag	3
MAT-801 Applied Math A	D Williams	1
MAT-802 Applied Math B	D Williams	1
SPC-112 Public Speaking	T McKeag	3
PSY-111 Intro to Psychology	T Downing	3

Spring 2025

Class	Instructor	Credit
AGA-114 Principles of Agronomy	B Spurgin	3
ENG-106 Composition II	T McKeag	3
MAT-803 Applied Math C	D Williams	1
MAT-804 Applied Math D	D Williams	1
SPC-112 Public Speaking	T McKeag	3
PSY-121 Developmental Psychology	T Downing	3

Course Description

AGA-114 Principles of Agronomy (3 s.h.)
A foundation course in Agronomy, this course addresses areas including plant anatomy, plant classification and ID, crop physiology, climate, weeds, insects, and crop diseases. Students will take the Iowa Private Pesticide exam as a requirement for this course. (38-15-0-0) Equivalent to 90-160, AGAS-701

AGS-109 Animal Science I (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with a general overview of the livestock industry. It identifies the ways in which domestic animals serve the basic needs of humans for food, fiber, shelter, protection, fuel and emotional well-being. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to apply the basic principles of animal selection, breeding, genetics, feeding, health, and husbandry practices. As a student, you will become familiar with the economic and social issues that confront the livestock industry. (45-0) Equivalent to 70-112, AGSS-701.

ENG-105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
Improvement of skills in reading, writing, and listening with an emphasis on expository methods of development and personal experience as supporting material. Students may be requested to use word processors and the Writer’s Workbench analyses programs, the Writer’s Workbench STEPS programs, and the structuring sentences video series. Students must meet minimum competency requirements in writing to receive a grade of C or higher. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-104, ENGL-101, 30-101, ENG-102.

ENG-106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ENG-105, Composition I, or ENG-102, Composition & Speech I. Students must have earned a C or higher grade in Composition I or Composition & Speech I before enrolling in Composition II.
A continuation of ENG-105 Composition I, with an emphasis on argumentative and persuasive writing, on research methods, and on language. Students may be requested to use word processors, Writer’s Workbench analyses, Writer’s Workbench STEPS, and sentence structuring videos. (45-0) Equivalent to ENGL-102, ENGL-105, 30-102, ENG-103.

MAT-801 Applied Math A (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite:  COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher. 
This course covers essential topics in algebra, including ratio and proportion, as well as unit conversions, and order of operations. (15-0-0-0)

MAT-802 Applied Math B (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of at least 49; or ACT math score of at least 16; or MAT-063, Pre-Algebra, with a grade of C or higher. 
This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics. (15-0-0-0)

MAT-803 Applied Math C (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the instructor.
This course covers essential topics in algebra, including solving equations and word problems, and basic statistics. (15-0-0-0)

MAT-804 Applied Math D (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: MAT-801 Applied Math A with a grade of C or higher and MAT-802 Applied Math B with a grade of C or higher, or by permission of the instructor.
This course covers essential topics in trigonometry. (15-0-0-0)

SPC-112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Students will study the theory and practice of public speaking as an intellectual tool for use in argumentation and persuasion in a democratic society.  This course prepares the student for a variety of speaking situations, both formal and informal, with an emphasis on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery, and audience analysis. (45-0-0-0)

PSY-121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
A topical approach to studying the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of human development from conception to death. A variety of psychological issues including learning, personality, moral behavior, and psychological well-being and life satisfaction across the lifespan are discusses. Examining the research in these areas allows students to understand and appreciate different perspectives on cultural, ethnic, and gender uses. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 80-230, PSYC-110.

PSY-111 Intro to Psychology (3 s.h.)
A topical approach to studying the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of human development from conception to death. A variety of psychological issues including learning, personality, moral behavior, and psychological well-being and life satisfaction across the lifespan are discusses. Examining the research in these areas allows students to understand and appreciate different perspectives on cultural, ethnic, and gender uses. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 80-230, PSYC-110.