StudyQA — Bachelor: Agricultural Science — South Dakota State University

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Description

General electives may be selected from any area and allow students to develop special competencies or interests. When qualifying for a Bachelor of Science degree a student may, through a choice of electives, complete courses in business, prepare for graduate study, or enroll in special areas of study such as plant and/or animal science.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the BS Degree in Agricultural Science, students will:

Have broad knowledge of animal science, agronomy, agricultural systems technology, and agri-business.
Have an in-depth understanding of the principles underlying a chosen area of emphasis.
Be prepared to manage a farm or ranch enterprise or for a career in agribusiness.
Locate and evaluate information to aid in decision making.
Have sufficient core competencies for effective lifetime learning.
Have a broad understanding of global challenges and issues related to food systems and agriculture
Demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills
Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making skills

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee

USD 8539 Year (National)
USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode Blended Educational variant Full-time Structure Semi-structured Student interaction Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments Attendance Regular mandatory meetings Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Major Rrquirements:

Organic and Biochemistry and Lab * (COM) Credits: 4, 1
or Elementary Organic Chemistry and Lab * Credits: 4
or General Microbiology and Lab * (COM) Credits: 4
or Survey of Physics and Lab * (COM) Credits: 4

Genetics (COM) Credits: 3
or Principles of Crop Improvement and Lab Credits: 3
or Livestock Breeding and Genetics Credits: 4

Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
or Introduction to Statistics * (COM) Credits: 3
AGEC 354 - Agricultural Marketing and Prices Credits: 3
AS 233-233L - Applied Animal Nutrition and Lab Credits: 4
AGEC 271-271L - Farm and Ranch Management and Lab Credits: 4

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Flexible study schedule
Experienced teachers
Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Funding

SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for: