AGA-154 Fundamentals of Soil Science
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils with an emphasis on the functions of the soil as a medium to support plant life. A review of the sources and functions of major and minor plant elements, fertilizers and their properties, soil acidity, liming materials, and soil conservation. (30-30) Equivalent to 90-186, AGAS-703

AGB-133 Introduction to Ag Business
This course is designed for students seeking an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agriculture.  Basic economic concepts, principles, and practice reflected in agriculture will be outlined.  Students will also reflect on the major components of an agricultural business organization, and the economic fundamentals involved in organizing, operating, and managing an agricultural business. (45-0-0-0) Equivalent to 90-170, AGBS-701

ENG-105 Composition I
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
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-156 Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: MAT-092 Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C or higher; or a COMPASS Algebra score of at least 76; or an ACT Math score of at least 21.

This course is intended to introduce students to basic statistical concepts. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, probability, hypothesis testing on the mean and proportion, and linear regression. Students are also introduced to technology as it applies to introductory statistical methods. A graphing calculator is required.

MAT-210-TE05 Calculus I
Prerequisite: MAT-128 Precalculus with a grade of C or higher; or MAT-121 College Algebra and MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry with grades of C or higher; or an ALEKS score of at least 70.

Topics include analysis of functions, limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, and applications of differentiation. (60-0-0-0) Equivalent to 40-251, MATH-251

MAT-216-TE02 Calculus II
Prerequisite: MAT-210 Calculus I, with a grade of C or higher.

This course is a continuation of MAT-210 Calculus I. Topics include applications of the definite integral; principles of integration evaluation; improper integrals; modeling with differential equations; and infinite sequences and series. (60-0-0-0) Equivalent to 40-252, MATH-252.

MAT-801 Applied Math A
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
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
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
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
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)