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THE

AGRICULTURAL

INSTITUTE 2013-2014 Catalog

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

North Carolina State University

A two-year

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

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Dr. Beth Wilson, Director

Alease Hancock, Student Services Specialist

Kali Beach, Graduate Assistant

100 Patterson Hall

919-515-3248

[email protected]

www.cals.ncsu.edu/agi

August 21 Wednesday First day of classes

August 27 Tuesday Last day to add a course without permission of instructor.

MyPack Portal closes for adds at 11:59 p.m. (After this day,

adds processed in 1000 Harris Hall)

September 2 Monday Holiday (Labor Day); university closed

September 3 Tuesday Classes resume at 8:05 a.m.

September 4 Wednesday Last day to enroll (register) or to add a course. Last day to drop

a course, or change from credit to audit with tuition

adjustment. Last day for undergraduate students to drop below

12 hours.

October 9 Friday Fall break begins at 10:15 p.m.

October 10-11 Thurs - Fri Fall Break

October 14 Monday Classes resume at 8:05 a.m.

October 18 Friday Last day to withdraw or drop a course without a grade at ALL

levels. Last day to change from credit to audit at ALL levels.

Last day to change to credit only. Last day to submit Request

for Course Repeat Without Penalty forms. MyPack Portal

closes for Undergraduate and Graduate drops at 11:59 p.m.

October 22 Tuesday Enrollment (Registration) advising for 2013 Spring Semester

begins

November 27 – 29 Wed – Fri Thanksgiving Vacation for students; no classes

November 28 – 29 Thurs – Fri Thanksgiving Holidays; university closed

December 2 Monday Classes resume at 8:05 a.m.

December 2 - 5 Mon – Thurs “Last Week of Semester” - Lab tests, semester project reports

and presentations are permissible during the final week of

classes. Papers and homework may have a due date during the

final week of classes only if scheduled in the syllabus.

However, in order for students to prepare for final

examinations, faculty members may not assign other tests,

quizzes or additional papers during the final week of classes.

Assignments should not have a due date during the final exam

period unless the assignment constitutes a part of the final

exam. Exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance

by the department head and the dean of the college involved.

Students should contact the appropriate instructor or

department head if they believe an assignment is not in

compliance with this regulation.

December 5 Thursday Last day of classes

December 6 Friday Reading Days

December 9-17 Mon – Tues Final Examinations

December 18 Wednesday Fall Graduation Exercise

December -

January

24 - 1 Tues – Wed Winter Holiday; university closed

The Mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Science:

“To discover, develop, teach, and apply knowledge and technology that enable students, clientele, and citizens of North Carolina and others to improve the quality of their lives and to enhance the agricultural, economic, environmental, and social well-being of the state and world and to create and extend new knowledge through scientific research and extension in agriculture and the life sciences." CALS Agricultural Institute Office: CALS Academic Programs Office: Location: 100 Patterson Hall Location: 111 Patterson Hall Phone Number: 919-515-3248 Phone Number: 919-515-2614 Fax Number: 919-513-1421 Fax Number: 919-515-5266 Office Hours: 8am-5pm Monday through Friday Office Hours: 8am-5pm Monday through Friday Website: www.cals.ncsu.edu/agi Website: www.cals.ncsu.edu/academic Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

CALS Academic Programs Staff:

Dr. Sam Pardue Associate Dean & Director of Academic Programs

Ms. Julie Holder, Executive Assistant Ms. Robin Clements, Student Services Specialist Ms. Elizabeth Dabney, Support Specialist

Dr. Beth Wilson Assistant Director of Academic Programs & Director of the Agricultural Institute

Ms. Alease Hancock, Student Services Specialist Ms. Kali Beach, Graduate Assistant

Ms. Tricia Buddin

Coordinator of Recruiting & First Year Experiences Ms. Melissa Kahn

Assistant Director CALS Career Services 107 Patterson Hall, 515-3249, [email protected]

Dr. Lisa Guion-Jones Assistant Dean for Diversity 104 Patterson Hall, 513-2350, [email protected] Mr. Kevin Lee Director of CALS Information Technology 310 Patterson Hall, 513-4398, [email protected]

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What is the Agricultural Institute?Modern-day society depends heavily on the abilities of many highly trained people for its success.It would be impossible fora single individual to be a nutritionist, a plant and animal disease specialist, a mechanic, or a management expert allcombined into one. These are only a few of the skills that make up the highly technical, rapidly advancing field we know asagriculture today.

The Agricultural Institute was organized by North Carolina State University in the fall of 1959 to meet the ever-increasingdemand for technically trained people in agriculture and related fields. It is a two-year program that awards the Associateof Applied Science Degree upon successful completion of at least one of the curricula. Provision for the Agricultural Institutewas made by the 1959 North Carolina General Assembly.

Instructional programs of the Agricultural Institute are organized and conducted as a part of the overall program in theCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Agricultural Institute is an addition to and not a substitute for the regulardegree-granting program of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. However, faculty for the four-year program areresponsible for organizing and teaching courses offered by the Agricultural Institute. The Institute uses the samefacilities(classrooms, laboratories, farms) as the four-year program. Facilities are available for both teaching and observinghow technology is applied in agriculture and other areas.

People with the kind of training offered by the Agricultural Institute are in demand in North Carolina and the nation. Byadding new courses of study to keep up with rapidly changing technology, the Agricultural Institute strives constantly tomeet the needs of its students. In doing so, it prepares them to be highly trained candidates for careers in agribusiness,agriculture, pest management, ornamentals, landscape, turfgrass, and other related areas.

Agricultural sciences and related areas are challenging businesses that continue to grow more complex every day. Thescientific age in which we live has given an entirely different meaning to what we knew as agriculture a half century ago.

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Background:

Established in 1959 by the North Carolina General Assembly. First classes offered in 1960. First graduating

class in 1962.

Utilizes classrooms, greenhouses and University field laboratories of the College of Agriculture and Life

Sciences.

Awards the Associate of Applied Science degree in nine curricular areas; over 125 degrees conferred during the

2012-2013 academic year.

Over 5,800 alumni.

Programs of Study:

The Agricultural Institute ranked #1 in the nation in awarding associate degrees in agriculture and related

sciences.

Provides technical training in areas of current demand.

Programs of study offered: Agribusiness Management; Agribusiness Management – Horticulture Concentration;;

Field Crops Technology; General Agriculture; Livestock and Poultry Management; Ornamentals and Landscape

Technology and Turfgrass Management.

Students:

Over 350 students are enrolled.

Students come from all regions of North Carolina as well as from several other states.

Students participate in the Agricultural Institute Club and join other student clubs and organizations in the College

of Agriculture and Life Sciences and North Carolina State University.

Faculty:

More than 50 faculty members in 13 different departments provide instruction.

More than 20 faculty members serve as academic advisers providing individual attention for students.

Faculty members are nationally recognized experts in their specialty areas. They discover new information, teach

courses, advise students, and provide information to commodity groups and the general public.

Scholarships:

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need.

Students were awarded approximately $86,180 in scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Students are able to work at the NC State research and teaching units or on research projects with faculty.

Career Services:

Students use the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Services Office.

Excellent career opportunities are available for graduates.

Nearly 30% of companies seeking College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduates want Agricultural Institute

students as potential interns or full-time employees.

The average starting salaries range from $25,000 to $55,000+ with excellent advancement opportunities.

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Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school with at least a 2.25 GPA (on

a 4.0 system), or have successfully passed the General Education Development (GED) test

before being admitted to the Agricultural Institute at NC State. An admission application

and supporting documents must be submitted directly to the Admissions Office at NC State

University. The regular college entrance exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test - SAT) is not

required. SAT is recommended if student wishes to pursue baccalaureate course work or

degree. The 2.25 minimum high school GPA is waived for transfer students and for

applicants 21 years or older at the time of enrollment in the Agricultural Institute.

Applications are due by July 1 for Fall semester admission and by November 1 for Spring

semester admission with consideration given to qualified individuals after this deadline.

Complete applications consist of:

1. An application fee

2. Completion of an official application

3. One letter of recommendation from a non-family member

4. Official transcripts of all high school and/or college course work.

Transfer Applicants: Official transcripts of all college course work must be submitted as part of the application

process. Grades do not transfer, but a student must have a grade of “C-” or better on any

course before the course can be considered for transfer.

How to Apply: To be admitted to the Agricultural Institute, submit the application form used by all

undergraduate students applying to North Carolina State University. Prospective students

must create a WolfPAW account and complete the Application for Admission online at

www.admissions.ncsu.edu Please direct your transcript and letter of recommendation to:

Director of Admissions

Attn: AGI Evaluator

Box 7103

NC State University

Raleigh, NC 27695-7103

http://www.admissions.ncsu.edu/

YOUR Student Responsibilities at NCSU

Recognize that attending NC State University is a privilege. Demonstrate appropriate respect for others.

Uphold Honor Student Code of Conduct.

Policy 11.35.1 Academic Integrity

The free exchange of ideas depends on the participants' trust that they will be given credit for their work. Everyone in an academic community must be responsible for acknowledging their use of others’ words, research results, and ideas, using the methods accepted by the appropriate academic disciplines.

Non-Academic Misconduct

Behavior that is subject to disciplinary action under this Code includes violations

of Federal, State, and local Law, conduct that threatens the safety or well-being of the campus community, and any other behavior that adversely affects the University or its educational mission.

Name Department Campus Location Phone Email

Dr. Beth Wilson Director 100 Patterson Hall 515-3248 [email protected]

Ms. Alease Hancock Student Services Manager 100 Patterson Hall 515-3248 [email protected]

Mr. Steve Troxler Adjunct Lecturer 100 Patterson Hall 515-3248 [email protected]

Ms. Kali Beach Graduate Assistant/Tutor 100 Patterson Hall 515-3248 [email protected]

Ms. Kayla Bettinger Office Assistant 100 Patterson Hall 515-3248 [email protected]

Ms. Melissa Benner Student Office Assistant 100 Patterson Hall 515-3248 [email protected]


Ms. Melissa Hendrickson Ag & Res. Economics 3316 Nelson Hall 515-4655 [email protected]

Mr. Jonathan Phillips Ag & Res. Economics 4334 Nelson Hall 513-3712 [email protected]

Dr. John Russ* Ag & Res. Economics 4322 Nelson Hall 515-4677 [email protected]

Mr. Herman Sampson Ag & Res. Economics 4332 Nelson Hall 515-4676 [email protected]


Ms. Melissa Hendrickson Ag & Res. Economics 3316 Nelson Hall 515-4655 [email protected]

Mr. Jonathan Phillips Ag & Res. Economics 4334 Nelson Hall 513-3712 [email protected]

Dr. John Russ* Ag & Res. Economics 4322 Nelson Hall 515-4677 [email protected]

Mr. Herman Sampson Ag & Res. Economics 4332 Nelson Hall 515-4676 [email protected]


Dr. Lori Unruh-Synder* Crop Science 2126 Williams Hall 515-4070 [email protected]

Dr. James Dunphy Crop Science 2408 Williams Hall 515-5813 [email protected]

Dr. Loren Fisher Crop Science 4216 Williams Hall 515-4059 [email protected]

Dr. Robert Patterson Crop Science 2214 Williams Hall 513-3424 [email protected]


Dr. Lori Unruh-Synder* Crop Science 2126 Williams Hall 515-4070 [email protected]

Dr. Stephen Broome Soil Science 3214 Williams Hall 513-2555 [email protected]

Dr. Karl Jicha Agriculture Institute 100 Patterson Hall 513-4674 [email protected]


Dr. William Flowers Animal Science 220B Polk Hall 515-4003 [email protected]

Mr. Gary Gregory Animal Science 463B Polk Hall 515-4027 [email protected]

Dr. Jeannette Moore* Animal Science 342 Riddick Hall 515-3028 [email protected]

Ms. Lynn Worley-Davis* Poultry Science 150 Scott Hall 515-6852 [email protected]


Dr. William Fonteno* Horticultural Science 152 Kilgore Hall 515-5368 [email protected]

Mr. Lee Ivy Horticultural Science 124 Kilgore Hall 515-2808 [email protected]

Dr. Helen Kraus Horticultural Science 132 Kilgore Hall 515-1208 [email protected]

AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE STAFF AND ADVISERS2013-2014

Agricultural Institute Staff

Agribusiness Management

Agribusiness Management - Horticultural Concentration

Field Crops Technology

General Agriculture

Livestock and Poultry Management

Ornamentals and Landscape Technology


Dr. Richard Cooper Crop Science 1207 Williams Hall 515-7600 [email protected]

Ms. Emily Erickson* Crop Science 1105 Williams Hall 513-2034 [email protected]


Vacant Coordinator 100 Patterson Hall

Ms. Shana Gillen 100 Patterson Hall 513-2849 [email protected]


Ms. Frances Stroup Coordinator 100 Patterson Hall 515-5818 [email protected]

Mr. Tuck Schneider 100 Patterson Hall 513-2847 [email protected]


Dr. Karl Jicha Coordinator 100 Patterson Hall 513-4674 [email protected]


Ms. Frances Stroup 100 Patterson Hall 515-5818 [email protected]


Ms. Frances Stroup 100 Patterson Hall 515-5818 [email protected]

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*COORDINATORS OF DEPARTMENTAL MAJOR

Mathematics

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Learning Resource Center

Parent's Network

Turfgrass Management

Expository and Professional Writing

Commonly Used Terms and Abbreviations

AGI, CS or HS 101 – Introduction to topics in agriculture; required for all AGI students; semester-long introductory course; taught by AGI Faculty. College - a school or a division of a university that usually has its own dean and other administrators and whose faculty teaches and confers degrees in specific academic fields Credit Hour – the number of credits a course is worth; normally one credit hour is the equivalent of one lecture hour or 2-3 lab hours. http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_programs/courses/crs-guid.html#VII Department - a specialized unit of a university or College (i.e. Math, University Dining, or Alumni Affairs) Enrollment – registering for classes General Education Requirement (GER) – Course requirement that must be met by all Agricultural Institute students before graduation, regardless of major. Open/Closed/Canceled/Restricted Section – the status of a course as listed in the online Schedule of Courses. Open sections have seats available for anyone; closed sections have no seats available; canceled sections are no longer available; and restricted sections are available only for those students who meet the specified restriction (see “Restriction” below). Prerequisite – This refers to the minimum requirements that must be met in order to remain registered for a course. Prerequisites are listed in the AGI Course Catalog (e.g. WRT 114 – “Preq: WRT 111 with grade of C- or better”). Restriction – A control factor that is added to a course by the department limiting some or all of the following: how many seats are available, which students are allowed to register for a particular course or section, and when a course can be added. Common restrictions that AGI students meet are “MAJOR=FCT,” or “CLASS=02.” Section Number – the number given to designate the specific time, day(s), and location of a particular course; there may be multiple sections of one course – for example, there are 3 sections of AGI 101 listed in MyPack Portal. Schedule of Courses – lists what courses are offered during each semester and the times they meet. Available on-line through MyPack Portal. Wait list – used by departments to allow a “line” to develop in certain courses. Once a section of a course is full, students may (but not always) have the option of getting on a wait list; if a seat becomes available in the course the first student on the wait list will automatically be added to the course. Wait lists are expunged before the beginning of each semester. Common Abbreviations MWF – class meets Monday (M), Wednesday (W), and Friday (F) TH – class meets Tuesday (T) and Thursday (H) CALS – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences AGI – Agricultural Institute ARE – Agriculture and Resource Economics CS – Crop Science HS – Horticultural Science SSC – Soil Science PP – Plant Pathology ENT – Entomology HESA, HESD, HESF, HESO, HESO, HESR, HESS, HEST – Health and Exercise Studies (choose 1) BAE – Biological & Agricultural Engineering PO – Poultry Science

*Building abbreviations are available on the Registration & Records website at: http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/scheduling/buildings.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_programs/courses/crs-guid.html#VII

Characteristics of a Successful Student * Conclusions from several research studies indicate that personal decisions affect academic success in college students. Maintain a high degree of academic motivation and rest.

• Even young adults need to average at least 7 hours of sleep most nights. Find a way to allow yourself that while balancing the challenges of studying, papers, labs, and exams. Maintain a positive attitude.

Use time management to balance your schedule. • Get involved with clubs and organizations to connect with other students. Extracurricular activities offer leadership,

communication, and social skill development. Student clubs, upperclassmen in your curriculum, and just asking around can give you rewarding hints about how to get ahead.

• Time management is key. Successful students are more likely to have a plan and make a written schedule of weekly activities. Limit TV viewing.

Exercise and watch your diet. • Besides helping weight control and energy levels, regular exercise is one of the best weapons against depression.

Although you may find it easier to exercise alone, there are social as well as physical advantages to team sports such as intramural leagues and intracampus sports.

• High-fat, high-salt diets (fast food and sweets or fatty snacks), lack of fresh vegetables and fruits, and irregular meal schedules affect your sense of wellbeing and contribute to depression.

Balance jobs and academics. • Students may work an off-campus job while completing their degree, but they have to balance studying and class

assignments. Many students indicate that the responsibility of a part-time job helps them to better manage their time. • Some jobs add value to your education. Anything related to your intended career helps you know whether your

perceptions about the work environment are correct, and may pay off in recommendations or even future employment after graduation.

Get to know faculty members. • Interaction with faculty is a significant factor to student success and communication is key. Make an effort to get to

know your professors and your academic advisor. • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. When you visit during scheduled office hours or by appointment, not only can you get to

know the instructor better (a useful strategy for success), but you are also giving her or him a chance to recognize you out of the crowd and help you with your questions.

Stay informed about University schedules and opportunities. • Pay attention to deadlines and read what you are given. Don’t take policy advice from other students. Always assume

responsibility for your academics and check with offices on campus. • Most important is the preregistration period, usually in late March and mid-October. Watch the student newspaper,

departmental bulletin boards, and campus information on the computing network and don't miss the early opportunity to meet with your advisor and plan your schedule.

• It also pays to find out when standardized tests are offered, when professional school applications are due, when you need to file a graduation form, etc.

• Check out special programs such as External Learning Experiences, Intracampus Exchange Programs, Semester Abroad, Organized Study Travel, etc.

• Keep an eye on bulletin boards near departmental offices and classrooms. On-campus jobs, internships, summer classes, special talks, and graduate and professional school advertisements are often posted on them.

Attend class regularly.

• Be on time (or early). • A lecture meeting is a good place to find people with similar interests and companions for study groups. Professors

offer useful information in class that is hard to get otherwise. • It's easier to learn textbook and online information when you can connect it with the personal input and guidance of the

lecturer.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Agricultural Institute has over 150 faculty and professional advisers who are involved in academic advising. The academic program involves numerous curricular options administered through departments and interdisciplinary programs. Many faculty advise students even though their primary responsibility may be in research or extension activities. Faculty expertise in advising is gained primarily through practical experience. The faculty-student relationship often extends beyond course selection and scheduling and is enhanced by faculty knowledge of career opportunities. In general, the advising within the College is perceived by students, faculty and administrators as being among the best at NC State. The Agricultural Institute Curriculum Coordinator: Each Agricultural Institute program in the College has a Coordinator. The Agricultural Institute Curriculum Coordinator for each program/major is listed in the orientation section of this notebook. The Coordinator is the person who is responsible for making faculty advisers aware of policies and issues which pertain to students. The Coordinator also works with the Agricultural Institute Office to assign student to advisers. Students who for various reasons find that they are unable to contact their adviser should contact the Coordinator in the department in which they are assigned. Students who wish to change their adviser should also contact the Coordinator. Faculty Responsibilities: The faculty in the College are strongly committed to quality academic advising. All faculty advisers are expected to: • be available for conferences at appropriate time and places about which their advisees have been informed • provide accurate information about academic regulations and procedures, course prerequisites, and graduation

requirements. • assist students in planning academic programs suited to their interests and abilities and their career objectives • discuss with their advisees appropriate course choices in fulfilling curriculum requirements as well as possible

consequences of various alternative course choices. • inform their advisees when their proposed course selections conflict with University academic or curricular

regulations. • assist advisees with following proper procedures for such things as exemptions to the course drop deadlines, auditing

a course before or after taking it for credit, taking a course using the credit by examination policy, registering for 19 or more credit hours or repeating a course previously passed.

• refer their advisees for special testing or counseling as needed. • assist their advisees in considering the appropriateness of academic adjustments where these become necessary in

cases of serious injury or illness Students are strongly encouraged to make appointments to see their advisers, since faculty are engaged in teaching and research or extension activities and they will not be in their offices at all times. You will need to make an appointment to see your adviser during the course registration/enrollment period (mid-semester) in order to discuss course selection for the upcoming semester. After reviewing and approving your proposed schedule of courses, your adviser will release your Advisement Hold. You will be unable to enroll in courses until this hold is released. This process is done every semester. Student Responsibilities Every student has the primary responsibility for planning their individual program and meeting graduation requirements. This involves:

• remaining current with university, college and departmental curricular requirements through materials available from the faculty advisers or coordinator.

• keeping informed of academic deadlines and changes in academic policies. • consulting with their adviser early in their academic career, during registration/enrollment periods, and at other times to discuss

issues of academic or personal concern

AGI Majors

Programs of Study

Curriculum Codes

Agricultural Institute General Education Requirements

Curriculum Guidelines

Agribusiness Management - Horticulture Concentration


Field Crops Technology

General Agriculture

Livestock & Poultry Management

Ornamentals & Landscape Technology


Programs of Study

Majors:


Agribusiness Management with Horticulture Concentration*

Field Crop Technology

General Agriculture

Livestock and Poultry Management

Ornamentals and Landscape Technology


Concentrations (Similar to a Minor):

- The following concentrations are offered to complement the majors listed above.

Agribusiness Concentration **

General Livestock Concentration ***

Poultry Concentration ***

Swine Concentration ***

Crop Production Concentration ****

Integrated Pest Management

Students majoring in Agribusiness Management with Horticulture Concentration

may not receive a degree in Agribusiness Management.

** Students majoring in Agribusiness Management man not receive a concentration

in Agribusiness Management.

*** Students majoring in Livestock and Poultry Management may not receive a

General, Poultry or Swine Concentration.

**** Students majoring in Field Crops Technology may not receive a Crop Production

Concentration.


CURRICULUM CODES

AGB Agribusiness Management

ABH Agribusiness Management – (Horticulture Concentration)

FCT Field Crops Technology

GNA General Agriculture

LPM Livestock and Poultry Management

OLT Ornamentals and Landscape Technology

TGM Turfgrass Management

Agricultural Institute General Education Core

NC State’s general education mission applies to all collegiate programs. As such, AGI

general education core “provide students the opportunity to experience diverse and

integrative disciplinary perspectives. General education enhances students’ intellectual

engagement in their majors, prepares them for the changing demands of professional

careers, equips them for a lifetime of learning, and lays the foundation for involvement in

their communities as responsible citizens and leaders.” (General Education Mission

Statement, NC State University, 2006).

The Agricultural Institute’s general education core identifies standards for each broad

disciplinary domain, including humanities, mathematics, and social sciences. In each

domain, the standards call for a breadth of knowledge, development of cognitive skills, and

affective learning opportunities that are typical of collegiate-level courses across higher

education. Regardless of degree level, general education courses are not intended to be

narrowly focused on skills, techniques, or procedures deployed in specific occupations.

Agricultural Institute General Education Core Requirements:

Introduction to the Agricultural Institute (AGI/CS/HS 101–1 credit hour)

Communications/Writing Rationale: Communications/writing is a powerful way of understanding ourselves and the

world in which we live. It is through communication, written and oral, that the various

disciplines and professions define the knowledge and methodologies that characterize

them. Mastery of writing and information skills is central to engaging in the productive life

of academic and professional communities.

Objectives for courses in the category of Communications/Writing: Each course in this

category will provide instruction and guidance that help students to:

1. Communicate, written and oral, effectively in specific situations, which may

include various academic, professional or civic situations; and

2. Understand and respond appropriately to the critical elements that shape written

communication situations, such as audience, purpose and genre; and

3. Demonstrate critical and evaluative thinking skills in locating, analyzing,

synthesizing and using information in written and oral communication.

Communications/Writing Requirement: (WRT 111 & WRT 114 - 6 credit hours)

A total of six credit hours are required to fulfill this category. (C- or better to

transfer both courses for ENG 101)

Successful completion of WRT 111.

Successful completion of WRT 114.

All general education courses are transferable into an NC State baccalaureate program if

the student earns a grade of C- or better, and if they satisfy requirements of the particular

curriculum to which the student applies.

Humanities/Fine Arts Rationale: The humanities/fine arts comprise the subjects and disciplines that use various

models of rational inquiry to understand human nature and experience, organization and

change in human societies, the nature of the world and rational inquiry itself. An education

in the humanities and social sciences requires reading significant works, gaining an

exposure to a variety of methodologies and learning to apply these in written exposition.

An education in the basic humanistic disciplines is necessary to become a citizen with a

broad knowledge of human cultures and with well-considered moral, philosophical,

aesthetic and intellectual convictions.

Objectives for courses in the category of Humanities/Fine Arts: Each course in the

general humanities and visual and performing arts categories of the General Education

Program will provide instruction and guidance that help students to:

1. Engage in the human experience through the interpretation of human culture and

2. Become aware of the act of interpretation itself as a critical form of knowing in the

humanities; and

3. Make academic arguments about the human experience using reasons and evidence

for supporting those reasons that are appropriate to the humanities.

Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement: (3 credit hours)

A total of three credit hours from the university approved GEP Humanities or Visual and

Performing Arts course list.




Natural Sciences/Mathematics Rationale: A logical approach to problem solving is important for successful functioning

in society. It is also important that students be able to formulate models, be critical

consumers of quantitative information, communicate mathematically and solve problems.

Objectives for course in the category of Natural Sciences/Mathematics: The course in

the Agricultural Institute General Education Core will provide instruction and guidance that

help students to:

1. Improve and refine mathematical problem-solving abilities; and

2. Develop logical reasoning skills.

Natural Sciences/Mathematics Requirement: (MA 103A - 3 credit hours)

A total of three credit hours are required to fulfill this category.

Successful completion of MA 103A.




Social/Behavioral Sciences

Rationale: The study of social/behavioral sciences enables students to understand

individual and collective human behavior by:

1. Exploring meaning with a variety of social, cultural, political and economic

contexts;

2. Analyzing the structures within which human goals are established and human

choices are made; and

3. Applying theoretical and empirical models to specific cases.

Objectives for courses in the category of Social/Behavioral Sciences:

1. Examine at least one of the following: human behavior, culture, mental processes,

organizational processes or institutional processes; and

2. Demonstrates how social scientific methods may be applied to the study of human

behavior, culture, mental processes, organizational processes or institutional

processes; and

3. Use theories or concepts of the social/behavioral sciences to analyze and explain

theoretical and/or real-world problems, including the underlying origins of such

problems.

Social/Behavioral Sciences Requirement: (ARE 201A and SOC 203A - 6 credit hours)

A total of six credit hours are required to fulfill this category.

Successful completion of ARE 201A.

Successful completion of SOC 203A.




Health and Exercise Studies/Healthy Living

Rationale: The development of attitudes and skills for a healthy life is essential to a

university student’s education. In addition to developing and gaining an appreciation of

health-related fitness and wellness concepts and fundamental motor skills, student

participation in physical activities and sport significantly decreases major health risks,

reduces stress from the pressures of academic life and improves general social and mental

well-being.

Objectives for courses in the category of Health and Exercise Studies/Healthy Living:

Each course in the Physical Education/Healthy Living category of the General Education

Program will provide instruction and guidance that help students to:

1. Acquire the fundamentals of health-related fitness, encompassing cardio-respiratory

and cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, muscular

flexibility and body composition; and

2. Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of health-related fitness toward developing,

maintaining and sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle; and

3. Acquire or enhance the basic motor skills and skill-related competencies, concepts

and strategies used in physical activities and sport; and

4. Gain a thorough working knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the spirit

and rules, history, safety and etiquette of physical activities and sport.

Health and Exercise Studies/Healthy Living Requirement: (1 credit hour)

A one credit hour course from the university approved GEP Physical

Education/Healthy Living course list.

Students have the option of taking PE courses on an S/U basis and still have the

courses satisfy the Agricultural Institute General Education Core requirements.




General Education Core Major Requirements

Course

NumberCourse Title

Course

NumberCourse Title

AGI 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute 1 ARE 106 Agricultural Business Law 3

WRT 111 Expository WritingE

3 ARE 104 Agricultural Business Management 3

WRT 114 Professional Writing, Research and ReportE

3 ARE 112 Agricultural Marketing (or)

MA 103A Topics in Contemporary MathematicsA

3 ARE 133 Agricultural & Environmental Policy 3

SOC 203A Current Social ProblemsC

3 ARE 132 Management of Personnel 3

ARE 201A Introduction to Ag. and Resource Econ.C

3 ARE 1** ARE Elective 3

****** Humanities/VPA ElectiveB

3 ENT 163 Ornamental Turf Insects 3

HES* *** Health and Exercise StudiesD

1 HS 111 Plant Identification 3

HS 115 Plant Growth & Development 3

Additional College Requirements SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science 4

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 3 ****** Restricted Elective* 9

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sci. 3 ****** Free Electives 1

TOTAL 64

* Restricted Electives

BAE 123 Light Equipment Technology 3

CS 153 Turf and Ornamental Weeds 3

CS 154 Turf Weeds and Disease Management 3

HS 121 Plant Propagation 3

HS 141 Greenhouse Crop Production 3

HS 151 Nursery Management 3

HS 162 Landscape Maintenance 3

PP 155 Diseases in Ornamentals and Turf 3

* General Education Program (GEP) requirements and GEP Footnotes:

To complete the requirements for graduation and the General Education Program, the following category credit hours must be satisfied.

University approved GEP course lists for each of the following categories can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-standards/gep/courselists/index.html.

A. Mathematical Sciences (3 credit hours) MA 103A fulfills the 3 credits of Mathematical Sciences.B. Humanities/Visual & Performing Arts (3 credit hours)

Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities or VPA course listC. Social Sciences (6 credit hours). ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfills 6 credits of Social Science GEP. D. Health and Exercise Studies (1 credit hour )

Choose from the University approved GEP Health and Exercise Studies course list. E. Introduction to Writing (6 credit hours satisfied by completing WRT 111 and WRT 114 )

Agribusiness Management (Horticulture Concentration)(ABH)

The Agribusiness Management Horticulture Concentration provides a student with a comprehensive technical horticulture education in

conjunction with the business world of agriculture. All areas of ornamental horticulture are inseparable from agribusiness. One must

be able to analyze production and landscape decisions with a basic understanding of economics, marketing, tax laws, personnel

management, and business management. This training will equip a graduate to work with agribusiness firms and ornamental

horticulture.

Effective: January 1, 2011

Credit

Hours

Credit

Hours

http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-standards/gep/courselists/index.html

DEGREE TITLE: Agribusiness Management (Associate of Applied Science)

CONCENTRATION TITLE: Horticulture

CURRENT DEGREE KEY: 11AGBABH (ABH)

EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2011

FIRST YEAR

FALL SEMESTER CREDITS SPRING SEMESTER CREDITS

AGI 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute

WRT 111 Expository WritingE1

MAA 102 Math in Ag & Related Sciences1

ARE 201A Introduction to Ag. and Res. Econ.C

or

ARE 115 Ag. Business Accounting

HS 111 Plant Identification

HS 115 Plant Growth and Development

1

3

3

3

3

3

WRT 114 Intro to Academic WritingE1


ARE 132 Management of Personnel


or


ENT 163 Ornamental Turf Insects

***1** Elective4

3

3

3

3

3

1

Total: 16 Total: 16

SECOND YEAR



SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science

ARE 112 Agric. And Agribus. Marketing

Or

ARE 1** ARE Elective3

*** *** Restricted 100 Level Elective2

3

4

3

6

ARE 104 Agribusiness Management

ARE 106 Agribusiness Law

ARE 133 Agricultural and Environmental Policy

Or


*** *** Restricted 100 Level Elective2

****** Humanities/VPA electiveB

HES* *** Health and Exercise StudiesE

3

3

3

3

3

1

Total: 16 Total: 16

Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation*: 64

Major/Program Footnotes: 1 WRT 111, WRT 114 and MAA 102 must be completed with a C-minus or higher grade. 2 Must be a 100 level course consisting of one of the following:

BAE 123 Light Equipment Technology 3 hours

HS 151 Nursery Management 3 hours

CS 153 Turf and Ornamental Weeds

CS 154 Turf Weed and Disease Management 3 hours

HS 162 Landscape Maintenance 3 hours

HS 121 Plant Propagation 3 hours

PP 155 Diseases Ornamentals and Turf 3 hours

HS 141 Greenhouse Crop Production 3 hours 3 Must be a 100 level ARE course not required in major. 4 Must be a 100 level course * General Education Program (GEP) requirements and GEP Footnotes:


University approved GEP course lists for each of the following categories can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-

standards/gep/courselists/index.html.

A. Mathematical Sciences (3 credit hours) MA 103A fulfills the 3 credits of Mathematical Sciences. B. Humanities/Visual & Performing Arts (3 credit hours)

Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities or VPA course list C. Social Sciences (6 credit hours). ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfills 6 credits of Social Science GEP. D. Health and Exercise Studies (1 credit hour )





Course

NumberCourse Title

Course

NumberCourse Title

AGI 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute 1 PO 101 Intro to Animal and Poultry Industry 3


3 ARE 106 Agricultural Business Law 3




3 ARE 112 Agricultural Marketing (or)


3 ARE 133 Agricultural & Environmental Policy 3


3 ARE 132 Management of Personnel 3


3 ARE 141 Personal Financial Management 3


1 ARE 1** ARE Elective 3

CS 111 Field Crop Production 4

Additional College Requirements ENT 110 General Entomology (or)

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 3 ENT 132 Urban Entomology 3

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sci. 3 SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science 4

****** Free Electives 6

TOTAL 64




A. Mathematical Sciences (3 credit hours) MA 103A fulfills the 3 credits of Mathematical Sciences.

B. Humanities/Visual & Performing Arts Elective (3 credit hours)

Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities or VPA course list

C. Social Sciences (6 credit hours). ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfills 6 credits of Social Science GEP.

D. Health and Exercise Studies (1 credit hour )

Choose from the University approved GEP Health and Exercise Studies course list.

E. Introduction to Writing (6 credit hours satisfied by completing WRT 111 and WRT 114 )

Agribusiness Management(AGB)

The Agribusiness Management Curriculum provides a student with a comprehensive technical agricultural education in

conjunction with the business world of agriculture. All areas of commercial agriculture are inseparable from agribusiness. One

must be able to analyze production decisions with a basic understanding of economics, marketing, tax laws, personnel management

and business management. This training will equip a graduate to work with agribusiness firms and production agriculture.

Effective: August 1, 2012

Credit

Hours

Credit

Hours


DEGREE TITLE: Agribusiness Management (Associate of Applied Science)

CURRENT DEGREE KEY: 11AGBAAS (AGB)

EFFECTIVE: August 1, 2012

FIRST YEAR


AGI 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute


MAA 102 Math in Ag & Related Sciences1


PO 101 Intro to Livestock and Poultry Industries

ARE 141 Personal Financial Management

1

3

3

3

3

3

WRT 114 Professional Writing, Res.&ReportingE1


ARE 106 Agribusiness Law


***1** Elective2


3

3

3

3

3

1

Total: 16 Total: 16

SECOND YEAR




ARE 112 Agric. And Agribus. Marketing

Or


ENT 110 General Entomology

Or

ENT 132 Urban Entomology


3

4

3

3

3

ARE 104 Agribusiness Management

ARE 132 Management of Personnel

ARE 133 Agricultural and Environmental Policy

Or


CS 111 Field Crop Production

***1** Elective2

3

3

3

4

3

Total: 16 Total: 16


Major/Program Footnotes: 1 WRT 111 and MAA 102 must be completed with a C-minus or higher grade. 2 Must be a 100 level course. 3 ARE 112 or ARE 133 are required. IF ARE 112 is taken, student must take the ARE elective during second year spring. If ARE 133 is taken, student

must take the ARE elective during second year fall.











Course

NumberCourse Title

Course NumberCourse Title

AGI 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute 1 CS 111 Field Crop Production 4


3 CS 152 Weed Control in Field Crops 3


3 CS 162 Tobacco Production 1


3 CS 163 Peanut Production 1


3 CS 164 Soybean Production 1


3 CS 165 Cotton Production 1


3 CS 166 Corn Production 1


1 CS 167 Small Grain Production 1

CS 191 Field Crops Seminar 2

Additional College Requirements BAE 133 Ag. Tractors and Machinery 4

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 3 ARE *** ARE Elective* 3

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sci. 3 SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science 4

SSC 151 Fertilizers and Soil Fertility 3

ENT 110 General Entomology OR

ENT 121 Pesticides and Their Uses 3


TOTAL 64

*General Education Program (GEP) requirements and GEP Footnotes:



A. Mathematical Sciences (3 credit hours ) MA 103A fulfills the 3 credits of Mathematical Sciences.

B. Humanities/Visual & Performing Arts (3 credit hours)


C. Social Sciences (6credit hours). ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfills 6 credits of Social Science GEP.




Field Crop Technology(FCT)

Instruction in the Field Crops Technology Curriculum places a high premium on sound crop and soil management practices as well as

wise use of farm resources. Students learn efficient and effective production strategies for the major agronomic crops based on best

management practices and integrated pest management principles, agricultural business principles and environmentally sound soil

management.


Credit

Hours

Credit

Hours


DEGREE TITLE: Field Crops Technology (Associate of Applied Science)

CURRENT DEGREE KEY: 11FCTAAS


FRESHMAN YEAR



MAA 102 Math in Ag & Related Sci.1

CS 101 FCT and TGM Orientation

CS 111 Field Crops Production


03

03

01

04

04

WRT 114 Prof Writing, Res and ReportingE1

MA 103A Topics in Contemp MathematicsA

CS 162 Tobacco Production

CS 166 Corn Production

CS 167 Small Grain Production

SSC 151 Fertilizers & Soil Fertility


******* Free Elective

03

03

01

01

01

03

01

03

Total:15 Total:16

SOPHOMORE YEAR


ARE 201A Intro to Ag& Resource EconC

BAE 133 Ag Tractors & Machinery

CS 152 Weed Control in Field Crops

CS 163 Peanut Production

CS 164 Soybean Production

CS 165 Cotton Production

ENT 110 General Entomology OR

ENT 121 Pesticides & Their Utilization

03

04

03

01

01

01

03

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting

ARE *** ARE Elective

CS 191 Field Crops Seminar


****** Free Elective


03

03

02

03

03

03

Total: 16 Total:17


Major/Program Footnotes: 1 WRT 111, WRT 114 and MAA 102 must be completed with a C-minus or higher grade.


To complete the requirements for graduation and the General Education Program, the following category credit

hours must be satisfied.

University approved GEP course lists for each of the following categories can be found at

http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-standards/gep/courselists/index.html.


Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities or VPA course list C. Social Sciences (6credit hours). ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfills 6 credits of Social Science GEP. D. Health and Exercise Studies (1 credit hour )




Course

NumberCourse Title

Course

NumberCourse Title

AGI 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute 1 PO 101 Intro to Animal and Poultry Industry 3


3 ANS/PO 1** Animal Science/Poultry Science Elective1

3




3 ARE 1** ARE Elective2

3


3 BAE 1** BAE Elective3

3/4


3 CS 1** Crop Science Elective4

5


3 CS 111 Field Crop Production 4


1 ENT 1** Entomology Restricted Elective5

3

SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science 4

Additional College Requirements ****** Free Electives 6/7

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 3

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sci. 3 TOTAL 64

1 Choose from ANS 103, ANS 104, ANS 110, PO 101, PO

102, PO 111, PO 150 and PO 162

2 Choose from ARE 112 or ARE 133

3 Choose from BAE 123 or BAE 133

4 Choose from CS 121, CS 122, CS 124, CS 151, CS 152,

SC 153, CS 154, CS 155, CS 162, CS 163, CS 164, CS 165,

CS 166, CS 167, CS 190 and CS 191

5 Choose from ENT 110, ENT 121, ENT 132 and ENT 172











General Agriculture(GNA)

Agriculture today is based upon scientific principles, technical skills, an understanding of economic principles, and applied business management skills. The

course of study in General Agriculture integrates knowledge in each of these areas for those who plan to be associated with agricultural production in the

future. The agricultural technologies being developed around the world require the solid technical training of today’s students in order for those technologies

to be adopted and incorporated in the agricultural production systems of the future. The actual producer of agricultural commodities is only one player on the

complex, interdependent agricultural industry team that provides food and fiber to the world’s population. Training in General Agriculture prepares students

for employment in agricultural production, and the other major agricultural industries as well.


Credit

Hours

Credit

Hours


DEGREE TITLE: General Agriculture (Associate of Applied Science)

CURRENT DEGREE KEY: 11GNAAAS


FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits

AGI 101 Intro to the Agricultural Institute 01 ARE 201A Intro to Ag & Resource EconC 03

CS 111 Field Crop Production 04 MA 103A Topics in Contemporary MathematicsA 03

ENT 1** ENT 100-Level Restricted Elective2 03 CS 1** CS 100-Level Elective3 02 or 03

MAA 102 Math in Ag & Related Sciences1 03 ****** 100-Level Free Elective4 05 or 06

PO 101 Intro to Animal & Poultry Industries 03 CHOOSE 3 Credits from the following

WRT 111 Expository WritingE1 03 ANS 1** ANS 100-Level Elective5 03

Total: 17 BAE 123 Light Equipment6 03

PO 1** PO 100-Level Elective5 03

Total: 16-18

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits

ARE 112 Ag & Agribusiness Marketing7 03 ARE 104 Agricultural Business Management 03

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 03 ARE 133 Agricultural & Env Policy7 ARE 133 Agricultural & Env Policy 03

SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science 04 CS 1** CS 100 Level Elective3 01-03

WRT 114 Professional Writing, Research, & ReportingE1 03 SOC 203A Current Social ProblemsC 03

CHOOSE 3-5 Credits from the following HES* *** Health and Exercise Studies 01

ANS 1** ANS 100-Level Elective5 03 ****** Humanities/VPA ElectiveB 03

BAE 133 Tractors6 04 ****** 100-Level Free Elective4 00-02

CS 1** CS 100-Level Elective3 01 or 02 Total: 14-18

PO 1** PO 100-Level Elective5 03

****** 100-Level Free Elective4 01 or 02

Total: 16-

18

Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation = 64

Major/Program Footnotes: 1 MAA 102, WRT 111 and WRT 114 must be completed with a C-minus or higher grade 2 Take 1 course from ENT 110, ENT 121, ENT 132, and ENT 172 3 Take 5 credits of 100-level CS electives amongst 1st spring, 2nd fall, and 2nd spring 4 Take 7 credits of 100-level free electives amongst 1st spring, 2nd fall, or 2nd spring if BAE 123 is taken or 6 credits if BAE 133 is taken 5 Take 3 credits of 100-level ANS or PO electives amongst 1st spring or 2nd fall 6 Take BAE 123 during 1st spring or BAE 133 during 2nd fall 7 Take ARE 112 during 2nd fall or ARE 133 during 2nd spring

General Education Program (GEP) requirements and GEP Footnotes: To complete the requirements for graduation and the General Education Program, the following category credit hours must be satisfied.



A. Mathematical Sciences (3 credit hours ). MA 103A fulfills the 3 credits of Mathematical Sciences.

B. Humanities/Visual & Performing Arts (3 credit hours). Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities or VPA

course list

C. Social Sciences (6 credit hours). ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfills 6 credits of Social Science GEP.

D. Health and Exercise Studies (1 credit hour ). Choose from the University approved GEP Health and Exercise Studies

course list.

E. Introduction to Writing (6 credit hours satisfied by completing WRT 111 and WRT 114)

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Course

NumberCourse Title

Course

NumberCourse Title

AGI 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute 1 ANS 103 Beef Production 3


3 ANS 104 Swine Production 4


3 PO 101 Introduction to Livestock and Poultry 3


3 PO 102 Animal Feeds and Nutrition 3


3 PO 111 Poultry Production 3


3 PO 150 Poultry Management 3


3 PO 162 Livestock and Poultry Disease Mgmt 3


1 ARE 1** ARE Electives1

6


Additional College Requirements

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 3 TOTAL 64

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sci. 3

1 Choose from ARE 104, ARE 106, ARE 112, ARE 113,

ARE 132, ARE 133 and ARE 141











Livestock and Poultry Management(LPM)

The livestock and poultry industries have expanded rapidly in North Carolina, creating a demand for trained personnel in fields of

production, management and processing. Students completing the course of study in Livestock and Poultry Management can serve

as swine managers, poultry managers, farm managers, feed and equipment sales persons, research technicians, livestock managers,

field service person, as well as many other technical jobs within the animal and poultry industries.


Credit

Hours

Credit

Hours


DEGREE TITLE: Livestock and Poultry Management (Associate of Applied Science)

CURRENT DEGREE KEY: 11LPMAAS


FIRST YEAR


AGI 101 Intro to the Agricultural Institute

WRT 111 Expository Writing1, E

MAA 102 Mathematics in Ag. & Related Sci.1

PO 101 Intro to Livestock & Poultry Industries

PO 102 Animal Feeds and Nutrition

PO 111 Poultry Production

1

3

3

3

3

3

WRT 114 Professional Research and Reporting1, E


ANS 104 Swine Production

ARE 1** Ag & Resource Economics Elective2

PO 150 Poultry Management

3

3

4

3

3

Total: 16 Total: 16

SECOND YEAR


ANS 103 Beef Production


choose Humanities/VPA ElectiveB

****** Free Elective3


3

3

3

6

1

ARE 1** Ag & Resource Economics elective2


PO 162 Livestock & Poultry Disease Mgt.


ARE 201A Intro to Ag & Resource EconomicsC

3

3

3

4

3

Total: 16 Total: 16


Major/Program Footnotes: 1 WRT 111, WRT 114, and MAA 102 must be completed with a C-minus or higher grade. 2 Choose from: ARE 104 (Agricultural Business Management), ARE 106 (Agribusiness Law), ARE 112 (Agricultural & Agribusiness Marketing), ARE

113 (Principles of Salesmanship), ARE 132 (Management of Personnel), ARE 133 (Ag and Environmental Policy), ARE 141 (Personal Financial

Management). A total of 6 credits of ARE 100-level courses are required in addition to ARE 115. 3 Students are encouraged to complete a livestock or poultry summer internship between the first and second year. Students may earn up to 3 credits of

AGI 192 (External Learning Experience) for the internship, which will count as Free Elective credit in the fall semester.


To complete the requirements for graduation and the General Education Program, the following category credit hours must be satisfied. University approved GEP course lists for each of the following categories can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-standards/gep/courselists/index.html.

A. Mathematical Sciences (3 credit hours ) MA 103A fulfills the 3 credits of Mathematical Sciences. B. Humanities/Visual & Performing Arts (3 credit hours)

Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities or VPA course list C. Social Sciences (6credit hours) ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfill 6 credits of Social Science GEP. D. Health and Exercise Studies (1 credit hour )

Choose from the University approved GEP Health and Exercise Studies course list. E. Introduction to Writing (6 credit hours satisfied by completing WRT 111 and WRT 114)



Course

NumberCourse Title

Course

NumberCourse Title

HS 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute 1 BAE 123 Light Equipment Technology 3


3 ENT 163 Ornamental Turf Insects 3




3 HS 115 Plant Growth and Development 3


3 HS 121 Plant Propagation 3


3 HS 141 Greenhouse Crop Production 4


3 HS 151 Nursery Production 3


1 HS 162 Landscape Maintenance 3

PP 154 Ornamental Weeds and Diseases 3

Additional College Requirements SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science 4

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 3 ****** Free Electives 6

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sci. 3

TOTAL 64











Ornamentals and Landscape Technology(OLT)

The production, installation, and maintenance of ornamental crops is a highly specialized and technical field, which provides a

wide variety of career opportunities for graduates. Combining horticultural training with a concentration in Agribusiness, or an

additional major such as Turfgrass Management, provides graduates with even greater career opportunities.


Credit

Hours

Credit

Hours


DEGREE TITLE: Ornamentals and Landscape Technology (Associate of Applied Science)

CURRENT DEGREE KEY: 11OLTAS


FRESHMAN YEAR



MAA 102 Math Modeling1

HS 101 Orn & Landscape Tech Orientation


HS 115 Plant Growth & Development


3

3

1

3

3

3

WRT 114 Prof Writing, Research and ReportingE1


******* Humanities/VPA ElectiveB

HS 121 Plant Propagation



3

3

3

3

1

3

Total:16 Total:16

SOPHOMORE YEAR


ARE 201A Intro to Ag & Resource EconomicsC

PP 154 Ornamental Weeds and Diseases

HS 162 Landscape Maintenance



3

3

3

4

3


BAE 123 Light Equipment Tech

ENT 163 Orn & Turf Insects

HS 141 Greenhouse Crop Production

HS 151 Nursery Production

3

3

3

4

3

Total: 16 Total:16













Course

NumberCourse Title

Course

NumberCourse Title

CS 101 Introduction to the Agricultural Institute 1 CS 121 Turfgrasses and Their Uses 3


3 CS 122 Principles of Turfgrass Management 3


3 CS 154 Turf Weed Disease Management 3


3 CS 155 Advanced Turf Management 3


3 CS 190 Turf Seminar 1




3 HS 115 Plant Growth and Development 3


1 HS 162 Landscape Maintenance 3

ENT 121 Pesticides and Their Utilization 3

Additional College Requirements ENT 163 Ornamental Turf Insects 3

ARE 115 Agribusiness Accounting 3 SSC 112 Principles of Soil Science 4

MAA 102 Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sci. 3 SSC 151 Fert. And Soil Fertility 3


TOTAL 64











Turfgrass Management(TGM)

Students who have an appreciation for working out-of-doors or for the challenge of creating and maintaining beautiful

surroundings may be interested in a career in Turfgrass Management. Turfgrass managers establish and maintain grasses for

functional (erosion control), recreational and ornamental purposes. They manage people and budgets and use their knowledge of

plants and soils to produce high-quality, visually appealing turfgrass areas. There are ample employment opportunities for well-

trained managers in this industry.


Credit

Hours

Credit

Hours


DEGREE TITLE: Turfgrass Management (Associate of Applied Science)

CURRENT DEGREE KEY: 11TGMAAS

EFFECTIVE: August 1, 2012

FRESHMAN YEAR


CS 101 FCT and Turf Mgmt Orientation

MAA 102 Math in Ag & Related Sci1

CS 121 Turfgrasses & Their Uses

HS 115 Plant Growth & Development



3

1

3

3

3

4


MA 103A Topics in Contemporary MathA


CS 122 Principles of Turfgrass Management

CS 190 Turfgrass Seminar


3

3

3

3

1

3

Total:17 Total:16

SOPHOMORE YEAR


WRT 114 Prof Writing, Research and RepE1

CS 154 Turf Weeds & Diseases

CS 155 Advanced Turfgrass Management

ENT 121 Pesticides & Their Uses

HS 162 Landscape Maintenance

3

3

3

3

3

ARE 201A Intro to Ag. EconomicsC

ENT 163 Ornamental and Turf Insects


SSC 151 Fertilizers and Soil Fertility



3

3

3

3

3

1

Total: 15 Total:16




To complete the requirements for graduation and the General Education Program, the following category credit hours

must be satisfied.

University approved GEP course lists for each of the following categories can be found at

http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-standards/gep/courselists/index.html.


Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities or VPA course list C. Social Sciences (6credit hours). ARE 201A and SOC 203A fulfills 6 credits of Social Science GEP. D. Health and Exercise Studies (1 credit hour )



Policy for Declaring Additional Majors

Students enrolled in the Agricultural Institute may

satisfactorily complete the requirements for more than one

Associate of Applied Science Degree. Degrees may be

completed simultaneously or at different times. Students

pursuing

more than one degree should declare their intentions to

their Academic Adviser prior to their last semester before

graduation and must meet the following criteria:

Complete at least one semester in the Agricultural

Institute (12 semester hours) with a Grade Point

Average of 2.0 or higher.

Visit with the coordinator of the major you wish to

add.

Visit the Agriculture Institute Webpage, complete the

online form and submit when finished.

- AGI Webpage (www.cals.ncsu.edu/agi)

- Forms

- Majors & Concentrations: Add/Change/Drop

POLICY FOR DECLARING A CONCENTRATION IN

AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The Concentration in Agribusiness Management is awarded to

students completing twelve (12) credits in the Agribusiness area and

is awarded in conjunction with the fulfillment of degree requirements

of a major in the Agricultural Institute other than the Agribusiness

Management degree. Students interested in declaring an

Agribusiness Management Concentration must complete a

concentration Application in the Agricultural Institute office prior to

their last semester. Satisfactory completion of the Concentration in

Agribusiness Management will be noted on the final transcript

following graduation. At least 6 of the 12 credits must be through

course work in the Agricultural Institute Program.

Successful completion of the following courses is required

to complete the Concentration in Agribusiness Management.

Classes Credit

Hours

ARE 106 Agribusiness Law 3

ARE 104 Agricultural Business Management 3

ARE 132 Management of Personnel 3

ARE ___ Any ARE course not previously selected 3

Total Additional Hours 12

Complete an “Application for Concentration” with

the Coordinator of the Concentration: Dr. John S.

Russ

POLICY FOR DECLARING A CONCENTRATION IN

LIVESTOCK, POULTRY OR SWINE MANAGEMENT

The Department of Animal Science and the Department of Poultry

Science offer three concentrations. These concentrations allow

students in majors other than Livestock and Poultry Management

(LPM) to receive specialized training in Livestock, Poultry and Swine

management. Students interested in declaring a Livestock, Poultry or

Swine Management Concentration must complete a Concentration

Application in the Agricultural Institute office prior to their last

semester. Satisfactory completion of the Concentration will be noted

on the final transcript following graduation. At least 6 of the 12

credits must be through course work in the Agricultural Institute

Program.

Successful completion of the following courses is required

to complete the Concentration in Livestock, Poultry or Swine

Management.

Livestock Concentration

Classes Credit Hours

PO 101 Intro to Animal and Poultry Industries 3

PO 102 Animal Feeds and Nutrition 3

ANS ___ Animal Science Elective 3

ANS ___ Animal Science Elective 3


Poultry Concentration


PO 101 Intro to Animal and Poultry Industries 3


PO 111 Poultry Production 3

PO 150 Poultry Management 3


Swine Concentration


PO 101 Intro to Animal and Poultry

Industries 3


ANS 104 Swine Production 4

AGI 192 Internship–Swine (Approval

required) 2


Complete an “Application for Concentration” form with the

Coordinator for each Concentration:

*Mr. Jeannette Moore – Livestock and Swine

*Ms. Lynn Worley-Davis - Poultry

CROP PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION

Required:


CS 111 Field Crop Production 4

Choose 6 credit hours from the list below:


CS 151 Forage Production 3

CS 162 Tobacco Production 1

CS 163 Peanut Production 1

CS 164 Soybean Production 1

CS 165 Cotton Production 1

CS 166 Corn Production 1

CS 167 Small Grain Production 1

Choose 1 of the following:


CS 124 Agriculture & Seeds 2

CS 152 Weed Control Field Crops 3

Total number of hours required 12

Complete an “Application for Concentration” form with the

Coordinator for the Concentration:

*Dr. Lori Unruh-Snyder – Crop Science

Integrated Pest Management Concentration

Required:


ENT 121 Pesticides and Their Utilization 3

ENT 190 Pest Management in Today’s Environment 1

Choose 1 of the following 3 courses:

ENT 110 General Entomology 3

ENT 132 Urban Pest Management 3

ENT 163 Turf and Ornamental Insects 3

Choose 2 of the following 4 courses:

CS 152 Weed Control in Field Crops 3

CS 154 Turf Weeds and Diseases 3

AGI 195 Ornamental Weeds and Diseases 3

BAE 123 BAE (Light Equipment Technology) 3

Total number of hours required 13

• Complete an “Application for Concentration” form with the Coordinator

for the Concentration:

*Dr. Mike Waldvogel – Entomology

Special Opportunities for Agricultural Institute Students

AGI External Learning Experience (AGI 192)

The Agricultural Institute offers students a unique way to learn about agriculture and related fields through off-campus, work-related experiences. Through these external experiences, students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from their academic course work to “real-life” situations. This externship is designed to enrich the student’s education through practical experiences corresponding to their goals and career objectives. The forms for implementing this course are located in the Agricultural Institute Office in 100 Patterson Hall. Contact with professionals in the student’s major must be initiated by the student and approved by a faculty adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute prior to the experience.

AGI Special Problems and On- Campus Learning (AGI 193)

This program is designed to give students the opportunity to work on campus with faculty and staff members on special projects to expand one’s knowledge or background in a particular subject area. Contact with the project supervisor must be initiated by the student and approved by the faculty adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute.

Due Date: This form must be completed and returned to the AGI Office, Room 100 Patterson,

no later than the published last day to add classes. Student ID No. _______________________

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

AGI 192 - EXTERNAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Name Major _____________________ Campus Address Phone ____________________ Internship Address Phone ____________________ Faculty Adviser Department Phone ______________ Employer Supervisor __________________________________ Employer's Address Phone _____________________ Employment Period - Beginning Ending ______________________ Hours Per Week Number of Weeks _________________________________ Number of credits to be received for AGI 192 (Hours) Semester _______________ Experience Activities for Student: (To be cooperatively developed and agreed upon by the student, internship faculty adviser and employer.) Broad description of activity and/or experience:

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Specific duties to be performed:

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What do you expect to learn from this experience (objectives):

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Additional comments by the faculty adviser:

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Final written report from student on Internship Experiences due by the last day of classes:

The student's performance should be graded on an S/U basis. Final grades should be sent to:

Agricultural Institute Office

100 Patterson Hall

Box 7642

NCSU Campus

We, the undersigned, agree to conform to the Program Guidelines and with this Memorandum of Agreement.

Student Date ______________

Employer/Supervisor (optional) Date ______________

Faculty Adviser Date ______________

Director, Agricultural Institute Date ______________

AGI 192 AGI External Learning Experience

Syllabus Catalog Description: Learning experience in one of the nine majors in the Agricultural Institute that utilizes facilities and resources external to the campus. (Contact with professionals in the area of student's major must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute prior to the experience.) Objectives of the Course: To provide an academic framework through which students enrolled in the Agricultural Institute may learn, through off-campus work-related experiences, the latest technology related to their area of specialization, the application of knowledge obtained in classrooms and laboratories to work-related situations, and career opportunities serviced by their chosen major. Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:

1. Apply theories learned in classrooms and laboratories 2. Learn the latest technologies used by industries associated with their major area

of study 3. Refine and clarify personal career goals 4. Improve oral and written communication skills

Credits: A maximum of three credit hours will be allowed per semester. Credit hours shall be used as free electives. Types of Experiences: The following criteria must be met before an experience will be considered for credit via this course: 1. Must be off-campus. University Field Laboratories and Branch Research Stations are parts of the NCSU campus and do not qualify. 2. Must be a new educational experience each semester. 3. Must relate to the student's on-campus academic program. Responsibilities of the Student Participant: 1. The student is responsible for arranging the external learning experience with employer

or supervisor prior to the experience. This includes completing the memorandum of agreement form and obtaining approval from a faculty adviser.

2. Registration for AGI 192 will not occur until all necessary forms are returned to the Agricultural Institute Office, 100 Patterson Hall. Upon final approval of the experience by the Director, students' will be required to register for AGI 192. 3. The student is responsible for carrying out all tasks set forth by the employer or

supervisor.

4. The student is responsible for preparing a final written report and submitting the report to the faculty adviser. Reports are due by the last Friday before the last day of classes. Responsibilities of the Faculty Adviser: 1. Verify the validity of the experience and approve arrangement by signing the Memorandum of Agreement form prior to the experience. 2. Collect final written reports from students, recommend a grade (S or U) and forward a copy of the report and recommended grade to the Director of the Agricultural Institute, 100 Patterson Hall, Box 7642, NCSU Campus. Responsibilities of the Director of the Agricultural Institute: 1. Review and approve Memorandum of Agreements and grade recommendations. 2. Report grades to the Office of Registration and Records. Grading: S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) grades will be given. Grading will be based on the completeness and quality of the final report and on the evaluation of the faculty adviser and Director of the Agricultural Institute. Academic Integrity: We expect the work you do on this project to be your own. Academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or aiding and abetting others to cheat or plagiarize will not be tolerated and the students will be prosecuted according to the NCSU Code of Student Conduct. Guidelines for the Final Written Report: Final written reports should be typed. They do not need to be long; most reports are five to ten pages in length. The final written reports should contain the following: 1. What were the objectives of your external learning experience? What were you trying to accomplish in your work experience? 2. What specific types of work did you do? What equipment did you use? What new techniques did you learn? What applications of theory were made? 3. What did you accomplish in this activity? Did your level of understanding and expertise increase during this experience? 4. How did this experience impact you academically and personally? Did this experience influence your career choice? Did this experience have a bearing on your professional growth?

Due Date: This form must be completed and returned to the AGI Office, Room 100 Patterson, no later than the published last day to add classes.

Student ID ___________________

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

AGI 193 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS OR ON-CAMPUS LEARNING EXPERIENCE

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Name ______________________________________________ Major _________________________ Local Address _______________________________________ Phone _________________________ Project Supervisor ____________________________________ Phone _________________________ Project Supervisor's Campus Address ______________________________________________________ Number of credits to be received for AGI 193 ______________ (Hours) Semester _________________ Experience Activities for Student: (To be cooperatively developed and agreed upon by the student, internship

project supervisor, and student’s academic adviser.) Broad description of activity and/or experience:

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Specific duties to be performed:

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

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4. _______________________________________________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________________________________________

What do you expect to learn from this experience (objectives):

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Additional comments by the academic adviser:

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Final written report from student on Internship Experiences are due by the last day of classes.

The student's performance should be graded on an S/U basis. Final grades should be sent to:

Agricultural Institute Office

100 Patterson Hall

Box 7642

NCSU Campus

We, the undersigned, agree to conform to the Program Guidelines and with this Memorandum of Agreement.

Student Date _____________

Project Supervisor Date ______________

Academic Adviser Date ______________

Director, Agricultural Institute Date ______________

AGI 193

AGI Special Problems and On-campus Learning Experience Syllabus

Catalog Description: Learning experience in one of the nine majors in the Agricultural Institute that utilizes facilities and resources on the campus. (Contact with the project supervisor must be initiated by student and approved by the faculty adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute prior to the experience.) Objectives of the Course: To provide an academic framework through which students enrolled in the Agricultural Institute may learn, through on-campus projects and work-related experiences, the latest information and technology related to their major and area of specialization. Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:

1. Investigate in depth a topic not covered in the classroom or laboratory 2. Learn the latest technologies used by industries associated with their major area

of study 3. Apply theories learned in classrooms and laboratories 4. Refine and clarify personal career goals 5. Improve oral and written communication skills

Credits: A maximum of three credit hours will be allowed per semester. Credit hours shall be used as free electives. Types of Experiences: The following criteria must be met before an experience will be considered for credit via this course: 1. Must be on-campus. University Field Laboratories and Branch Research Stations are parts of the NC State campus and do qualify. 2. Must be a new educational experience each semester. 3. Must relate to the student's on-campus academic program. Responsibilities of the Student Participant: 1. The student is responsible for arranging the special topic or on-campus learning experience with the project supervisor prior to the experience. This includes completing the memorandum of agreement form and obtaining approval from the project supervisor (if other than your academic adviser), academic adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute. 2. Registration for AGI 193 should not occur until all necessary forms are returned to the Agricultural Institute Office, 100 Patterson Hall. Upon final approval of the experience by the Director, students' will need to register for AGI 193.

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3. The student is responsible for carrying out all tasks set forth by the project supervisor.

4. The student is responsible for preparing a final written report and submitting the report to the project supervisor. Reports are due by the last Friday before the last day of classes.

Responsibilities of the Project Supervisor:

1. Work with student to develop a plan of work, verify the validity of the experience and approve the arrangement by signing the Memorandum of Agreement form prior to the experience.

2. Collect final written reports from students, recommend a grade (S or U) and forward a copy of

the report and recommended grade to the Director of the Agricultural Institute, 100 Patterson Hall, Box 7642, NC State Campus.

Responsibilities of the Director of the Agricultural Institute:

1. Review and approve Memorandum of Agreements and grade recommendations.

2. Report grades to the Office of Registration and Records. Grading: S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) grades will be given. Grading will be based on the completeness and quality of the final report and on the evaluation of the faculty adviser and Director of the Agricultural Institute. Academic Integrity: We expect the work you do on this project to be your own. Academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or aiding and abetting others to cheat or plagiarize will not be tolerated and the students will be prosecuted according to the NC State Code of Student Conduct. Guidelines for the Final Written Report: Final written reports should be typed. They do not need to be long; most reports are five to ten pages in length. The final written reports should contain the following:

1. What were the objectives of your special project or on-campus learning experience? What were you trying to accomplish with this experience?

2. What specific types of research/work did you do? What equipment did you use? What new

techniques did you learn? What applications of theory were made?

3. What did you accomplish in this activity? Did your level of understanding and expertise increase during this experience?

4. How did this experience impact you academically and personally? Did this experience influence

your career choice? Did this experience have a bearing on your professional growth?

Schedule Revision Information

What is a schedule revision? Making changes to your schedule; either adding a course, dropping a course, or changing a course to credit only.

When can I make schedule revisions on my own? Once you have initially enrolled (registered), you may make schedule revisions (drop/add) anytime MyPack Portal is operational. You should make your schedule changes as soon as you are aware that they need to be made. Please refer to the semester calendar available through Registration & Records (www.ncsu.edu/registrar) for schedule revision dates and deadlines.

How does a schedule revision affect my tuition and fees? Adding/dropping a course may impact the amount of your tuition. NCSU has deadlines each semester for tuition adjustments. Please visit the Cashier’s Office & Student Accounts website (www.fis.ncsu.edu/cashier) for more information.

Adding Courses Courses may be added during the first week of a semester without the permission of the instructor through MyPack Portal. Courses may be added during the second week of a semester with the permission of the instructor by Departmental override or a Schedule Revision Form. Schedule Revision Forms are available in the Agricultural Institute Office. Dropping Courses Courses may be dropped without regard to course load during the first two weeks of a semester. Dropping all courses for which you are registered after the start of the semester is considered withdrawing from the University and should not be done through MyPack Portal. See Withdrawal from the University (below).

Week of the semester

Guidelines

1-2 Students may drop courses freely without regard to course load through MyPack Portal.

3-8 Full-time students not dropping below 12 credit hours may drop courses freely; for students dropping below 12 hours, please see additional information below.

9-13 Students with unforeseen and unavoidable extenuating personal situations; in general, these reasons fall into one of three categories: Medical, Psychological, or Dire Personal/Family Hardship. Appropriate documentation is required for late drops.

13-15 Schedule revision forms are not accepted by the Agricultural Institute the last 2 weeks of the semester. Students should visit with the course instructor to negotiate an incomplete or the Counseling Center to request a semester withdrawal (all courses).

After grade is posted Considered a retro-withdrawal; students must initiate process with the Counseling Center.

Students Dropping Below 12 Credit Hours (weeks 3-8)

Obtain forms from 100 Patterson Hall (University Schedule Revision form, CALS Request and Notice of Consequences for dropping below 12 hours, and CALS Late Drop form).

Students must meet with their adviser and complete all paperwork.

Student must complete the back of the University Schedule Revision form and understand the consequences of part time enrollment on housing, financial aid, scholarship, international status and/or graduate program support.

NOTE

If there are any questions regarding the impact of dropping below 12 semester credit hours upon financial aid, scholarship or other issues, the signed forms will be delayed until the issues are resolved and impact determined.

http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/cashier

Changing Courses to Credit Degree seeking students may take Health and Exercise Science courses and a maximum of 12 credit hours in the category of free electives as credit-only courses to count towards graduation requirements. Changing a course to credit-only must be done through MyPack Portal prior to the deadline published in the NC State Academic Calendar. After the deadline, students must follow the same procedures and provide documentation as outlined for dropping a course. The student’s performance in a credit-only course will be reported as S (satisfactory grade) or U (no credit grade). An S is given when course work is equivalent to C- or better. The grade for a credit-only course will have no effect on the student's grade point average. Credit hours for the credit-only course will be counted in the cumulative hours attempted. Changing Courses to Audit Students wishing to audit a course before or after taking it for credit must have approval of their adviser and of the department offering the course. Auditors are expected to attend class regularly. The degree to which an auditor must participate in class beyond regular attendance is optional with the teacher; any such requirements should be clearly explained in writing to the auditor at the beginning of the semester. Should the teacher conclude that poor attendance has resulted in an auditor's gaining little from the course, the teacher should mark NR (No Recognition given for an audit) on the final grade report. Students who have taken a course for audit may, with their adviser's approval, enroll in the course for credit during a subsequent semester or summer session. For tuition cost purposes, audits are treated at full credit value. For all other purposes, however, audits will not be counted in calculating semester course loads. What do I do for a Course Load Reduction/Late Course Drop?

Student picks up schedule revision forms in the Agricultural Institute office, 100 Patterson Hall

Student completes all paperwork and obtains necessary adviser and/or instructor signatures.

Student provides appropriate documentation of unforeseen and unavoidable extenuating personal situation: o Type I: Medical reasons: student secures family physician or Student Health Center documentation. o Type II: Psychological/Emotional reasons: student secures documentation from Counseling Center. o Type III: Hardship: student secures documentation and works with Counseling Center to substantiate

hardship (other than Type I and Type II reasons as stated above).

Student returns forms to 100 Patterson Hall; the form is time/date stamped. If required, student will be contacted to meet with Dr. Wilson.

Staff distributes to Director.

The forms will be ready after 2:00pm the following day for student to pick-up. Student then carries the signed forms to Registration and Records (1000 Harris Hall) for processing.

Withdrawal from the University

All withdrawals from the University are initiated through the NCSU Counseling Center, Student Health Center.

Call the Counseling Center at 515-2423 and make an appointment to see a counselor.

Withdrawals may be approved by the Counseling Center for these reasons: Type I: Medical reasons; Type II: Emotional problems or crisis situation; Type III: Statement of documented hardship, approved by the Academic Dean in CALS

Procedures: o If a withdrawal request is determined to be hardship, the counselor will provide you with a withdrawal form

and ask you to obtain the signature of your Academic Dean. o Call 515-3248 to make an appointment with the Director of the Agricultural Institute. o Bring withdrawal form, along with a letter of explanation and documentation of extenuating hardship, to the

Agricultural Institute office. o Request will be reviewed. If approved, the student will return the form to the Counseling Center, where

instructions will be given regarding completion of the withdrawal process.

Revised: 01/08

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

REQUEST FOR LATE ADD/SCHEDULE REVISION

Instructions:

Fill in all appropriate information and in the space provided write a statement detailing

the reason for your request (attach additional pages if needed). Complete the (gold)

Schedule Revision Form and return both forms together to 100 Patterson Hall.

Student Name: (please print): _______________________________________________

Local Address: __________________________________________________________

_______________________________Zip Code: ___________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________________________

Course Number & Section: _________________________________________________

Reason:

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Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________

Revised: 01/08



REQUEST FOR LATE DROP/WITHDRAWAL/SCHEDULE REVISION

Instructions:

Fill in all appropriate information and in the space provided write a statement detailing

the reason for your request (attach additional pages if needed). Complete the (gold)

Schedule Revision Form and return both forms together to 100 Patterson Hall.

Student Name: (please print): _______________________________________________

Local Address: __________________________________________________________

_______________________________Zip Code: ___________________

Telephone: ______________________________________________________________

Course Number & Section: _________________________________________________

Reason:

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Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________

(Revised 03/14/08) SIDE 1 of 2 SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FORM for SCHEDULE REVISION REQUESTS


SIDE 1: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This form is to be used by students seeking to drop courses, or change courses to credit/audit after the

deadlines have passed. 2. Complete all applicable sections of the Schedule Revision Form and all applicable sections on this

Supplemental Data Form, and submit these forms and all other appropriate documents to the Associate/Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs of your home college.

At North Carolina State University, a deadline is imposed on student schedule modifications at 8 weeks for fall/spring semesters and 2 weeks for summer sessions. After this deadline, schedule modifications, except a change in section, require the approval of the student’s associate/assistant dean (and the associate dean of the Graduate School for graduate students). Note that changes of sections only require the approval of the department offering the course. Requests to drop (or changes to CR or AU) specific courses after this deadline are considered only for unforeseen and unavoidable extenuating personal situations. In general, these unforeseen and unavoidable extenuating personal situations fall into one of three categories: 1. Medical, 2. Psychological, or 3. Dire Personal or Family Hardship. Reasons that are not valid for dropping (or changing to CR or AU) courses after the deadline include, but are not limited to, the following:

• I am doing poorly in the course. • The instructor told me to drop the course. • I am working too much. • I do not like the way the course is being taught. I am having a personality conflict with the instructor. • I have discovered the course is not needed for my degree, or for the degree I plan to pursue. • I am transferring to another university. • I want to protect my GPA (for jobs, scholarships, etc.). • Any other reason that is not medical, psychological or dire personal or family hardship. Again, in all three categories the

emphasis is on unforeseen and unavoidable extenuating personal situations.

Usually, if your reason is one of the above (or similar), then your request for a schedule modification will not be approved. However, if you believe that you do have a valid reason and would like to request a course drop (or change to CR or AU) after the deadline you should use the steps below. For all other requests, follow steps 3-6 below. Note that all requests must have Sections 1-4 of the form on the back of this sheet filled out unless indicated otherwise. Note as well that all documentation must be turned in to the Associate/Assistant Dean of your college at least two weeks before the last day of classes of the semester. To complete all necessary steps to have your request considered please follow the steps described below:

1. Write a memo to the Associate/Assistant Dean, College of {Your College goes here}, describing the situation, all events and dates and the effects that this situation has had on your life in general and your academic performance in particular. Also indicate how this situation is being proactively dealt with currently and how you plan to deal with it in the future.

2. If your situation is: a. Medical: attach all appropriate documentation to your memo, including items from attending doctors, clinics, hospitals,

etc. supporting your request. If your medical information is of a personal or confidential nature you may choose to schedule an appointment with Student Health Services, 1st floor of the Student Health Center.

b. Psychological: you should visit the University Counseling Center, 2nd floor Student Health Center to schedule an appointment for an evaluation of your situation. The counselors will conduct an evaluation and present documentation to you that should be included with your memo and forms to the Associate/Assistant Dean.

c. Dire Personal or Family Hardship: attach all appropriate documentation that supports the situation described in your memo.

3. Fill out SECTION 1 of the form on the back of this sheet. 4. Present the form to the instructor of your course. The instructor provides information in SECTION 2. 5. Undergraduate students should then have SECTION 3 completed by your departmental Academic Advisor or by your

Director of Undergraduate Programs/Coordinator of Advising. (Note that some colleges have specific requirements concerning whether the academic advisor or the undergraduate director/coordinator of advising must complete SECTION 3 – thus undergraduate students are encouraged to contact their home college before SECTION 3 is completed.) Graduate students should have SECTION 3 completed by your Academic Advisor.

6. Graduate students should present the form to the Director of Graduate Programs. He/she will fill out SECTION 4. 7. Bring your memo, forms, and documentation to your College Associate/Assistant Dean’s Office. The dean will

communicate with you regarding their decision and the necessary actions required.

Instructor and Advisor Feedback on Schedule Modifications after Deadline SIDE 2 of 2

SECTION 1: To be completed by the Student Semester: Year:

Student Name: Student ID:

Course: Section: Instructor Name:

Requested Action (drop, add, change to credit only [for undergraduates only], etc.):

Authorization: By signing below I give the Instructor of the above course permission to release information regarding my academic performance and academic integrity as it relates to my participation in this course to relevant NC State administrators. Student Signature: Date:

SECTION 2: To be completed by the Course InstructorThe above named student is seeking a schedule modification. If the student has signed the Authorization in SECTION 1 above please complete section 2(a)): 2(a) As of (insert date)

Attendance in Course: Good Satisfactory Poor

Overall Grade in the Course Passing: Not Passing:

Letter (or number) grade if available:

2(b) If you wish to provide a recommendation or include additional comments, please do so below or attach your comments to the back of the form.

2(c) I have additional information regarding this request and wish to have the College Assoc./Asst. Dean contact me

before a decision is made: . Contact information: 2(d) Are you currently bringing an Academic Integrity Violation against this student? Yes No Printed Name: Signature: Date:

SECTION 3: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS should have Section 3 completed by your Academic Advisor or Director of Undergraduate Programs/Coordinator of Advising. GRADUATE STUDENTS should have Section 3 completed by your Academic Advisor. I have additional information regarding this request and wish to have the College Assoc./Asst. Dean contact me before a decision is made: Yes _____ No (If yes, provide contact information: ) Additional comments: Are comments attached? Yes No Printed Name: Signature: Date:

SECTION 4: GRADUATE STUDENTS should have Section 4 completed by the Student’s Director of Graduate Programs. Section 4 is NOT required for UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. Do you support this request: Yes No No recommendation ________ I have additional information regarding this request and wish to have the Assoc./Asst. Dean contact me before a decision is made: Yes_____ No (If yes, provide contact information: ) Are there additional advisor’s comments attached to this form? Yes No Printed Name: Signature: Date:

(Revised 03/14/08) SIDE 1 of 2 SCHEDULE REVISION REQUEST

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION AND RECORDS

SIDE 1: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use this form to revise your schedule in the present semester. Examples include: adding a course, dropping a course,

changing a course to Credit Only (pass/fail grading), or change a course grade to Audit. 2. Schedule revision of a course in which there is a pending Academic Integrity violation investigation is not

permitted. 3. Do not use this form if you are dropping all of your courses for any semester. To drop all of your courses, you must

follow University procedures for Withdrawal. 4. For certain requests the SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FORM for SCHEDULE REVISION REQUESTS should be completed

before submitted to your College Associate/Assistant Dean (see asterisks below). 5. SIDES 1and 2 of this form must be submitted to the Dept. of Registration and Records with the appropriate signatures. 6. Forging signatures or altering entries approved by University officials is a violation of the Student Integrity Policy. 7. Schedule revisions that do not comply with university policies, rules, and regulations will be invalidated. SECTION 1: To be completed by the student. Please write legibly.

NAME _______________________________________________________SEMESTER/YEAR ___________________ Last First MI Fall, Spring, or SSI/ SSII NC State ID NUMBER _____________________ CLASSIFICATION _______________ CURR ______________ (e.g. FR, SR, MR, DR,)

COURSE ABBR.:

COURSE NUMBER:

SECTION NUMBER:

CREDIT HOURS:

SIGNATURE ________________________________________________ DATE: __________________________ (Student Signature)

SECTION 2: To be completed by the Instructor/Department offering the course. Check appropriate box(es).

A. Add student to section after deadline B. * Change course to Credit Only after the deadline (Option not permitted for Grad Students) C. * Change course to Audit after deadline D. * Change course from Credit Only to Regular Grading after deadline (Option not permitted for Grad Students)

* Undergraduate Students must complete and submit the Supplemental Data Form for this request. Print Name: ________________________________________________________ DATE __________________ Signature/Title (Role): ________________________________________________________

SECTION 3: To be completed by the College Dean (of student’s major). Check appropriate box(es). Graduate students need signatures from their College Dean and the Dean of the Graduate School.

A.* Drop course after deadline. Assign a “W” grade. Do not assign a “W” grade. B. Add course after deadline. C. * Change course to Credit Only after deadline. Change course to Audit after deadline. D. * Change course from Credit Only to Regular Grading after deadline. E. Add course exceeding total credit hour limit. F. Drop below full-time status. G. Other ________________________________________________

* Undergraduate Students must complete and submit the Supplemental Data Form for this request. COLLEGE DEAN APPROVAL _______________________________________DATE ________________ DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL _______________________________ DATE ________________

(Revised 03/14/08) SIDE 2 of 2

SCHEDULE REVISION REQUEST NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION AND RECORDS

SIDE 2: INSTRUCTIONS: See the QUESTIONS below. For each, answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, see the section below each question. Follow the directions and obtain the necessary clearances from respective offices. CVM students need not complete SIDE 2. QUESTION #1: Do you receive FINANCIAL AID: Fellowships, Graduate Student Support Plan, Grants, Loans, Scholarships, or

Work-study? YES (see information below) NO If you are receiving financial aid or other support, be aware that dropping a course could impact your financial aid for current or future

semesters and may result in repayment of financial aid received. If you have questions, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at (919) 515-2421; 2016 Harris Hall. QUESTION #2: Are you currently a STUDENT ATHLETE at NC State? YES (see information below) NO If you are seeking to drop a course or change a course to credit only or audit, you must make an appointment with your academic advisor in

the Office of Academic Support Program for Student Athletes before the dean’s approval will be given. Approved By: (Office of Academic Support Program for Student Athletes) Date QUESTION #3: Are you an INTERNATIONAL STUDENT at NC State? YES (see information below) NO If you are seeking an action, which drops you below full time status, you must make an appointment with personnel in the Office of

International Services (OIS) before the dean’s approval will be given. Approved By: (Office of International Students) Date


Graduation Requirements and Suspension Policy I. Graduation 2.00 Grade Point Average Requirement

Students must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00, based on all courses attempted in the Agricultural Institute to be eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science Degree.

II. Suspension Policy

Agricultural Institute students (new or transfer) admitted to the University for the 1995 Fall Semester and thereafter will be subject to the following graduated grade point average (GPA) suspension policies:

A. All Agricultural Institute students, in any classification, must maintain a grade point average that will ensure that they are making progress toward the 2.00 grade point average minimum requirement for graduation. Students will be suspended (see Exception) at the end of any regular semester in which they do not meet or exceed the minimum required accumulative grade point average on all Agricultural Institute courses taken according to the following graduated schedule:

Total Number Hours Attempted Minimum Required Accumulative GPA Agricultural Institute Plus Transferred Hours Agricultural Institute Courses

1-18 1.00 19-32 1.25 33-48 1.50 49-63 1.75 64+ 2.00

B. Exception

A full-time student enrolled for 12 or more credit hours will not be suspended at the end of any regular semester during which the student earns a GPA of 2.00 or better.

C. Readmission

A student who is suspended from the Agricultural Institute for academic reasons has the option of requesting readmission. Forms for this purpose may be obtained from the office of the Director of the Agricultural Institute. The final decision on readmission rests with the Agricultural Institute Director who consults with a faculty committee for their recommendation.

III. Academic Warning

At the end of any regular semester a notice of “Academic Warning@ shall be placed on the grade report of any student who is not suspended at that time but whose accumulative grade point average (GPA) for courses taken in the Agricultural Institute is less that 2.00.

Agricultural Institute Students Repeating Courses

AGI Students who repeat a course, regardless of the grade previously made, will have both grades counted in their cumulative Grade Point Average, except as indicated below. Agricultural Institute students may be allowed as many semester hours as are appropriate in the departmental curriculum for courses that: (1) are titled seminar, special problems, special topics, independent studies, or research; and (2) cover topics different from those studied when the courses were previously taken. Unless a course satisfies one or the other of the above conditions, the semester hours will be counted only once toward the number of hours required for graduation even though students repeat and pass the course both times.

The adviser's approval is required for students to repeat any course previously passed with a C+, C, or C-; no approval can be given for a grade of A or B. Nor will it be given when (1) students wish to repeat a lower division course that they have passed with a grade of C- or better after having successfully completed an advanced course covering the same material, (2) students wish to repeat a lower level course that they have passed with a C- or better which is a prerequisite for an advanced course that they have successfully completed, (3) students wish to take an introductory course after they have successfully completed an advanced course dealing with similar material, or (4) students wish to repeat a course in which they have an outstanding grade of IN.

Students must not register again for any course in which they have IN grades. Such registration does not remove IN grades, and the completion of the course on the second occasion will automatically result in an F for the incomplete course.

NOTICE TO STUDENT:

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE STUDENT:

1. Complete and sign the Student Information section below

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STUDENT INFORMATION

Name: ID number:

Current Local Address:

Phone: Major:

Signature: Date:

FACULTY ADVISER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OR COORDINATOR (IF ADVISER IS NOT AVAILABLE)

The above-named student has consulted with me regarding the student's academic status.

Signature: Date:

DIRECTOR, AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

The above-named student has met with his/her adviser and/or coordinator regarding the students academic status.

Signature: Date:

Copies to: Student

Adviser

Coordinator

Student File

An academic hold has been placed on your record. This hold will preclude your registering for any subsequent term. In order for

this hold to be removed by the Director of the Agricultural Institute, and registration permitted, you will have to meet, during the

first four weeks of classes, with your academic adviser to discuss your academic situation and what you can do to improve your

academic work.



Academic Advisement Report

I have met with my adviser and understand my current academic status and the requirements that I must achieve in order to

improve my academic standing and to remain enrolled in subsequent semesters.

Schedule an appointment with your academic adviser in your department no later than the beginning of the fourth

full week of class in the semester after your academic difficulty; bring this form with you to the advising

appointment.

Upon meeting with your adviser or coordinator for advising and discussing your academic status, request the

signature of your adviser in the Faculty Adviser Acknowledgement section.

Submit the completed form to the office of the Director of the Agricultural Institute no later than the last day of the

fourth full week of class in the semester after your academic difficulty; you may be asked to schedule an

appointment with someone in that office at that time.



READMISSION POLICY AND PROCEDURE A student who is suspended from the Agricultural Institute for academic reasons has the option of requesting readmission. Each suspended student must complete an Agricultural Institute Application for Readmission form that requests the following information:

a) The reason(s) for the student’s academic difficulty with an explanation of any extenuating circumstances (Part A). Please provide documentation if necessary.

b) Why the student believes he/she can now successfully complete an

Agricultural Institute degree (Part B). After completing the form, any student that has been suspended must appear before the Readmission Committee to provide the committee with any further information they deem important to the situation.

Students who have been suspended more than once may also request

readmission by completing the Readmission form. However, the Readmission

Committee will not favorably consider a request from a student who has been

suspended before (more than once) unless the student shows significant

academic progress and thus demonstrated the potential and commitment to

graduate. The Readmission Committee considers only those students who have, in a timely manner, completed their Application for Readmission form. Contact the Agricultural Institute Office for information regarding committee meetings and deadlines for submitting forms. Forms should be submitted to the following: Agricultural Institute College of Agriculture and Life Sciences NC State University Box 7642 Raleigh, NC 27695-7642 Phone: 919-515-3248 Fax: 919-513-1421



APPLICATION FOR READMISSION

Please Print

NAME (Full) __________________________________________________ Student ID Number ______________________________ MAJOR ________________ ADVISER __________________________ HOME ADDRESS _______________________________________________ City ____________________ State ___________ Zip _________ PHONE NO. ____________________________________(HOME)

____________________________________(UNIVERSITY) I request to be readmitted to the Agricultural Institute at North Carolina State University for the Semester, 20 . Following is information in support of my request. A) Give reason(s) for your academic difficulty with an explanation of any

extenuating circumstances that affected your academic performance directly:

OVER

B) Indicate the reason(s) you can now be an academically successful Agricultural Institute student and complete your degree by . (Semester & Year)

STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE _____________

RENEWED COMMITMENT ADVISER _____________________________ DIRECTOR, AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE APPROVAL _______________________________ DATE ________________

COMMITTEE ACTION ________________________________________

(SIGNATURE)

APPROVED________________ DENIED ____________________

Revised 2/11

READMISSIONS CHECKLIST FOR CONTRACTUAL READMISSION (Incomplete files will not be reviewed.)

All of the following items are REQUIRED for the review by the Committee: 1. Completed Readmission Form and Fee. The application can be found at http://ncsu.edu/registrar/readmission/suspendedoptions.html. 2. A concise, but thorough, typed letter explaining:

Your reasons for your former academic difficulty, including, if applicable, any extenuating or personal circumstances that may have affected your academic performance;

The reason/s, in your own words, for your failure to succeed when you were enrolled at the university;

The evidence you now have (such as additional DE or summer coursework at NC State or elsewhere with grades of B or better, corrected work habits, etc.) that leads you to believe you are prepared to be successful academically in meeting the University’s academic standards and complete all degree requirements within a reasonable length of time;

Your academic goals when you entered the university, and the effect of your suspension on these goals;

How you and your goals have changed since your suspension from the institution.

3. If moving to a new curriculum, a completed Plan/Subplan Change form.

The form can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/forms/pdf/plan_subplan.pdf

4. Application for Contractual Readmission Form:

Completed by the Dean’s Office of the student’s college. This form is included as page 2 of this document.

5. Plan of Study:

Plan of Study worksheet outlining the courses remaining to take in your current degree

If it is your intention, if readmitted, to change to another major, then you must include the requirements for your intended degree.

The courses you list in your Plan of Study must include all courses to be taken in each semester. There is also a minimum level of performance you must maintain to keep your academic standing current and not be suspended. Indicate in your Plan of Study what that minimum level of performance needed to keep you off suspension. This form is included as Page 3 of this document.

6. Additional Recommended Documents

Coursework taken at another institution – transcripts

Resume showing what you have been doing since suspended if you have been working

Any other documents you consider that will help support your application for readmission

NOTE: These materials should be mailed, faxed, or brought to the following address: Readmissions Coordinator Department of Registration & Records NC State University 1000 Harris Hall CB 7313 Raleigh, NC 27695-7313 Phone: 919-515-2572 Fax: 919.515.2376

http://ncsu.edu/registrar/readmission/suspendedoptions.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/forms/pdf/plan_subplan.pdf

http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/enrollment/reg_recs/REG02.65.3.php

Revised 2/11

APPLICATION FOR CONTRACTUAL READMISSION


Department of Registration and Records

Box 7313, Raleigh, NC 27695-7313

(919) 515-2572

STUDENT NAME _______________________________________ STUDENT ID ______________________

Last First MI

INTENDED MAJOR ___________________________________ CLASS (circle) FR SO JR SR

A PROPOSED PLAN OF STUDY AGREED TO BY THE STUDENT, THE DEPARTMENT HEAD OF THE INTENDED MAJOR AND

THE DEAN OF THE INTENDED MAJOR MUST BE COMPLETED. FORM IS ON THE BACK OF THIS SHEET.

After not being enrolled at NCSU (excluding summer sessions and independent study) for a continuous three-year period or longer, and

having an academic record at NCSU that was such that I was suspended or would have been suspended or placed on Academic

Warning II under current policies, I am petitioning the University Admissions Committee for contractual readmission.

If a contractual readmission is approved, I understand that the following conditions will apply:

1. My entire academic record at NCSU will be recorded on any subsequent transcript, including a Total Grade Point Average

(TGPA) on all work attempted at NCSU.

2. For courses attempted prior to readmission, only work of “C” or better will count toward fulfilling graduation requirements,

providing that such courses meet current curriculum requirements.

3. For purposes of suspension and graduation, a second TGPA will be calculated based only on courses that are attempted after

readmission. Total hours for graduation and suspension will be based on all work at NCSU after readmission plus former work

of “C” or better that is acceptable to the department plus hours transferred from other institutions.

4. I must maintain an overall TGPA of 2.0 or better on all courses attempted after readmission. This includes course work taken

during summer sessions.

5. If I fail to achieve an overall TGPA of 2.0 required in #4 above, I will lose contractual readmission status. If this happens,

status for subsequent work as a degree student at NCSU would be determined on the basis of total hours attempted at NCSU

plus transferred hours, and GPA calculated using all courses attempted at NCSU.

6. I may be readmitted under this option only once.

STUDENT SIGNATURE ________________________________________ DATE __________________

DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL ___________________________________ DATE __________________

DEAN’S APPROVAL ___________________________________________ DATE __________________

The student must also submit a written appeal noting the productive use of the three or more intervening years, including evidence of

motivation and achievement based on any academic work done during those three or more years.

Section of Admission Committee:

Approved _____________________ By_____________________________________________________

Not Approved __________________ Date ___________________________________________________

Revised 2/11

PROPOSED PLAN OF STUDY

1. List all courses required for completion of degree. 2. Tentative semester by semester schedule:

Year ____________ Term ____________ Year ____________ Term ____________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Year ____________ Term ____________ Year ____________ Term _____________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Year ____________ Term ____________ Year ____________ Term _____________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

3. Anticipated graduation date ____________

AGI Students Seeking Admission to a Baccalaureate Degree Program

POLICY AND PROCEDURE Effective: New AGI Students Entering After January 2011

Students who desire admission to a baccalaureate degree program must apply directly to the NC State Office of

Undergraduate Admissions as transfer students. See NCSU transfer information and guidelines at

http://admissions.ncsu.edu/find-stuff/transfer-student/

High School Requirements The Minimum Course Requirements (MCR) established by the University of North Carolina System with respect to high

school preparation must be met. This is waived for applicants who are 25 years old before they enroll.

o English: 4 years

o Social Studies: 2 years, including 1 year of U.S. history

o Mathematics: 4 years, in any of the following combinations:

algebra I and II, geometry, and one unit beyond algebra II,

algebra I and II, and two units beyond algebra II, or

integrated math I, II, and III, and one unit beyond integrated math III.

o Science: 3 years, including 1 year of life or biological science and 1 year of a physical science; 1 must be a

laboratory course

o Foreign Language: 2 years of the same language with passing grades required

Students who do not meet MCR in high school are not eligible to take 4-year courses for transfer purposes

Should you have questions regarding your completion of MCR coursework, please contact the Agricultural Institute Office.

Agricultural Institute/University Requirements Admission priority will be given to students who meet the four-year admissions requirements, complete their Associate of

Applied Sciences degree prior to admission to the four-year degree program under this agreement and demonstrate success on

college work in the Associate of Applied Sciences degree program.

Applicants considering transfer admission to a Baccalaureate Degree program within the College of Agriculture & Life

Sciences must have a minimum of 30 hours of transferable credits (C- or higher) and academic credentials that meet at least

the following:

o Complete AGI Degree

o 2.7 or higher GPA for Agriculture programs

o College-level English (C- or higher in both WRT 111 and WRT 114)

o College level math (C- or higher in MA 103A)

o 1 semester of Chemistry or Biology

Upon completion of the AGI Associate of Applied Sciences degree, students will have earned 20 semester credit hours of

general education courses. An additional 10 semester credit hours of 4-year course work is required (additional 10 credit

hours must be completed prior to the students final semester in the Agricultural Institute).

To be eligible for consideration, the minimum grade in each 4-year course must be a C- or higher. Most programs at NCSU

and in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences require a higher GPA for admission.

Requesting Permission to take 4-year Courses Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all AGI course work to be eligible to take 4-year courses for

transfer purposes.

Students must request permission to take four-year courses that are not AGI general education requirements.

The maximum number of additional 4-year courses a student can request permission for is two per semester.

The Request to take 4-year Course Form is an online form and must be completed each semester a student requests additional

4-year courses. Link: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/aginstitute/index.cfm?pageID=1412&CurrentAction=FourYearForm

The Agricultural Institute Office processes enrollment for these courses unless you are otherwise notified.

If you need further advice, please contact the Agricultural Institute Office at 919.515.3248 for an appointment to review

your course work.

Admissions Phone: 919.515.2434

Fax: 919.515.5039 Updated: 11/1/12

http://admissions.ncsu.edu/find-stuff/transfer-student/

http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/aginstitute/index.cfm?pageID=1412&CurrentAction=FourYearForm

University Grade Exclusion Policy

A student may select up to two NC State courses with posted letter grades of C- or below to be excluded from calculation of their cumulative grade point average. Unsuccessful audits or credit-only attempts are not eligible for exclusion.

Once a grade exclusion is applied to a course, the grade points and the credit hours attempted and earned on the course will be removed from the calculation of the cumulative grade point average and from the calculation of the total hours attempted.

The course title and grade for the course will be shown on the official record with a notation to indicate the grade was excluded from the computation of the cumulative grade point average.

Excluded courses cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements.

Grade exclusions must be posted prior to a student applying for graduation. Grade exclusions cannot be invoked after a baccalaureate degree has been conferred upon the student by NC State.

Once a grade exclusion is posted, the student cannot remove the exclusion or change it to another course at a later date.

Grade exclusions cannot be applied to courses in which the student was found to have committed academic dishonesty.

Grade Exclusion Forms are completed by the student and their academic adviser. The form is then submitted to Registration and Records for processing.

Grade Exclusion Forms can be printed from the following website: http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/forms/pdf/gradeexclusion.pdf

Effects of Grade Exclusion

Grade exclusions will result in a recalculation of academic standing. Use of a grade exclusion does not retroactively change the status of the student’s semester academic honors or result in a refund of tuition or fees.

Students should be aware that many graduate and professional schools recalculate grade point averages in the process of considering an applicant for admission to such programs. This recalculation may include restoring the grades and cumulative grade point average effects of courses to which a grade exclusion has been applied.

Agricultural Institute Learning Resources Center

Information and Guidelines

Location: 100 Patterson Hall

Hours: Hours and days will be posted after the first week of classes

Tutor: Kali Beach

The tutorial center offers assistance to Agricultural Institute students. Any Agricultural

Institute students may simply walk in or call to set up an appointment with the tutor.

Guidelines:

Since the tutorial center is intended to help as many students as possible, the maximum

one-to-one length of time that the tutor will spend with any student is 30 minutes. After

that, he must serve the other students who arrive for help.

1. The tutor will help you and oversee work that you are doing. She will not do your

assignments for you.

2. If the tutor has scheduled a 30-minute appointment with a student, that appointment

will take precedence over "walk-ins."

3. If the tutor is working with another student when you arrive, simply sit down and wait

until he has finished with that student. She will not spend more than 30 minutes with an

individual student, so your wait should not be long.

4. If there is more than one student who needs help in the same course, the tutor will

work with students in groups of not more than three.

5. No student who is missing English or Math class on a frequent basis will be entitled to

tutorial help. The tutor has access to all class attendance records and will refuse to help

any student who has numerous unexcused absences.

6. The tutorial center is designed to be a source of help throughout the semester. It is not

to serve as a review center the day before a test. Any student who has been receiving

help on a regular basis will have priority over students who arrive the day before a test.

7. The tutor has the authority to refuse service to any student who does not abide by

these guidelines or whose behavior is rude or disruptive to the atmosphere of the center.

CALS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 111 Patterson Hall 919.515.2614 http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/academic/index.cfm?pageID=396

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences scholarship program is part of a commitment by North Carolina State University to attract outstanding students and to provide those students with financial assistance. Opportunities abound in the college, and support for education is increasing through growing foundation programs. NC State University, through the generosity of its private and public supporters, also provides students with scholarship and financial support as they face the prospect of financing their education. In addition to programs in individual colleges, like those in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, university-wide academic merit awards, need-related scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs are available.

There are currently over 250 named endowments or annual scholarships that we award to well over 500

CALS students each year—and you don’t have to be a freshman—there are many scholarships that are

directed at upperclassmen. There are basically three kinds of scholarships available: merit scholarships,

which are based on academic achievement; merit-based with financial need, for students who have

demonstrated high academic achievement but also show they qualify for some financial assistance; and

financial need-based, for students that demonstrate that they need strong financial assistance.

Qualification for need-based scholarships is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA). There are also special scholarships—like if you grew up on a farm in Greene

County or just happen to live in a certain geographic area. There’s money available to both 4-year CALS

students as well as 2-year Agricultural Institute students.

The amount of financial support available to you varies on your academic accomplishments, your

qualified financial need and what a specific scholarship or endowment offers, but last year alone

approximately $800,000 in scholarships was available to eligible CALS students. The College of

Agriculture and Life Sciences is flexible. We work with other departments and advisors to combine the

financial assistance package that is just right for you. We’ll point you in the right direction regarding loans,

grants, scholarships and even internships.

We have a designated college scholarship and awards committee that reviews who is eligible for

scholarships based on your application; then we send you a letter if you have been chosen for a CALS

scholarship. Money allocated for you will be put toward tuition and fees and sometimes even room and

board.

Complete your online application at: https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/applications/scholarship/

CALS CAREER SERVICES

107 Patterson Hall 919.515.3249 [email protected]

CALS Career Services offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art services to students and alumni to assist them in meeting

their needs relative to career development, career experiences, and employment opportunities. The office strives to

provide students with the tools needed to ensure a smooth transition from college to career. We work to develop and

improve the professional identities of our students. We also partner with industry to increase opportunities for our

students and alumni. The services we offer include:

Career Counseling Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor and discuss your options, how to prepare for a career, or even how to land the perfect job.

Resumes & Cover Letters Putting your achievements on paper can be difficult, but we are here to help. Get feedback and advice by making an appointment or stopping by during our drop-in hours. Check our website for days, times, and locations.

Interview Help Practice your interview skills by scheduling a mock interview with one of our counselors. You can choose to have your interview video-taped to see how you present yourself in an interview.

Events & Workshops We host many events and workshops to help you learn about job opportunities and meet alumni in your field.

CALS Career Expo Each year 30-35 companies attend our career fair to speak with students in the Ag Institute. Stop by and speak with the representatives about full-time jobs and internships.

ePACK Our university-wide employment database provides access to the latest jobs and internships, as well as on-campus interview schedules and career events. Log in today at www.cals.ncsu.edu/epack or through MyPack Portal.

CALS Career Guide This booklet has advice on choosing a career, tips for finding a job or internship, sample resumes and cover letters, and practice interview questions. An electronic version is available on our website, or you can stop by our office to pick up a hard copy.

For a complete list of services and other online resources, please visit our website, www.cals.ncsu.edu/career.

http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/epack

CALS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS INFORMATION

111 Patterson Hall 919.515.2614 http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/academic/index.cfm?pageID=596

Student clubs and organizations are important to the mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Every student in

our College should consider getting involved in one or more organizations on campus. Such involvement provides you with the

opportunity to meet others with mutual interests and goals, and offers an opportunity to further develop leadership and

communications skills. Clubs represent a unique way to learn about your career choice and to participate in programs and

activities related to majors and areas of study. Interaction with faculty, alumni, and others provides a connection to furthering

your education, the working world, and self-employment. Participation in clubs and other organizations is a significant part of

your overall academic experience and professional development.

A listing of CALS student clubs and organizations that Agricultural Institute students usually get involved in is listed below.

Have a successful and enjoyable year here at NC State.

Agri-Life Council

Agricultural and Extension Education Club

Agribusiness/NAMA Club

Agricultural Institute Club

Agronomy Club

Alpha Gamma Rho

American Red Cross Ambassadors (ARCA)

Animal Science Career Opportunities (ASCO)

Animal Science Club

Bass Pack Club

Campus Toastmasters

CERES International Women's Fraternity

Collegiate 4-H Club

Collegiate FFA

Collegiate Horseman's Association

Companion Animal Club

Dairy Science Club

Delta Tau Alpha Honor Society

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

Horticulture Club

March of Dimes Collegiate Council

National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences

Poultry Science Club

Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority - Women Excelling In Agriculture

Wolfpack Quail Unlimited

How to Print at D.H. Hill Library NCSU students, faculty, and staff must have Print Quota to print at D. H. Hill Library.

Printing from a laptop

Print using the WolfPrint website

1. Save your file as a PDF (.pdf)

2. Go to WolfPrint (http://printdev.ncsu.edu/)

3. Log in with your Unity ID and password

4. Make sure you have enough money in your AllCampus account

5. Click 'Web Print' from the menu on the left

6. Click 'Submit a Job'

7. Select a printer

o D. H. Hill Library printers are on page 2

o Or type "dhl" in the 'Quick Find' search box

8. Click the '2. Options' tab at the top or the 'Print Options and Account Selection' button at

the bottom

9. Select which account you want to charge

10. Click the '3. Upload' tab at the top or the 'Upload Document' button at the bottom

11. Click 'Choose File' and select the file from the appropriate location

12. Click 'Upload & Complete'

Printing from a desktop

There are two options when printing from a desktop computer in D. H. Hill Library:

Print using the WolfPrint website (see directions above)

Print directly from the application

Printing from the application

1. Click 'File' > 'Print'

2. Select a printer - D. H. Hill Library Printers and any options

o The computer will automatically default to the nearest black and white printer

o You must change the selected printer to a color printer if you want to print in

color

3. Click 'Print'

4. Log in with your Unity ID and password

5. Confirm the print job and select which account to charge

6. Click 'Print'

If your job does not print, go to WolfPrint and make sure you have enough money in your print

quota account or ask at the service desk.

http://printdev.ncsu.edu/

http://www.print.ncsu.edu/

NC State University Building Abbreviations

Abbrev Building Name Abbrev Building Name

BI Biltmore Hall MN Mann Hall

BM Bureau of Mines MRC

Larry K. Monteith Engineering

Research Center

BOS Bostian Hall N Nelson Hall

BR Broughton Hall NIN 1911 Building

BS Brooks Hall OBR 219 Oberlin Road

BTC Biomanufacturing Edu. & Training

Ctr. OWN Owen Residence Hall

BU Burlington Nuclear Labs PA Page Hall

BUT Bulter Communication Building PH Peele Hall

CAC Case Athletic Center PK Polk Hall

CAL Caldwell Hall PMC Price Music Center

CF1

Carter Finley Stadium (and C.

Richard Vaughn Towers - Press Box) POE Poe Hall

CG Carmichael Gymnasium PPL Pulp and Paper Labs

CH Clark Hall PS Park Shops

COL Reynolds Coliseum PT Patterson Hall

COX Cox Hall PT1 Partner's I Building

DAB Dabney Hall PT2 Partner's II Building

DAN Daniels Hall RA Research Annex West A

DC David Clark Laboratories RB1 Research I

DHL D.H. Hill Library RD Riddick Hall

DNX Design Annex RDA Riddick Annex

DSW D.S. Weaver Labs RE2 Research II

EC Erdahl-Cloyd Wing RI Ricks Hall

EB1 Engineering Building I RME Ruby McSwain Educational Center

EB2 Engineering Building II SAS SAS Hall

EB3 Engineering Building III SC Scott Hall

ECH Early College High School Building SFS Schaub Food Science Building

EXE Executive Conference Center SHC Student Health Center

FH Field House SW1 2806 Hillsborough St. - Building A

FLB Flex Lab Building SW2 2806 Hillsborough St. - Building B

FOX Marye Anne Fox Sci Teaching Labs THM Thomas Hall

FYC First Year College Commons T Tompkins Hall

GHL Grinnels Labs TEX College of Textiles

HA Harrelson Hall TH Turner House

HLB Hillsborough Building TOX Toxicology Building

HWP Hodges Wood Products Labs TPS Thompson Hall

JOR Jordan Hall TUC Tucker Residence Hall

JHA Jordan Hall Addition VC1 Venture Center I

KAM Kamphoefner Hall VC2 Venture Center II

KI Kilgore Hall VC3 Venture Center III

KS1 Keystone Science Center VET Vet School Main Campus

LAU Language and Computer Labs WI Withers Hall

LEE Lee Residence Hall WMS Williams Hall

LEZ Leazar Hall WN Winston Hall

MCK McKimmon Center WSC Witherspoon Student Center

MET Metcalf Residence Hall WSL Winslow

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/biltmore.html

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http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/mines.html

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http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/patterson.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/cox.html

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http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/dabney.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/partners2.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/daniels.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/clark.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/resrch1.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/dhhill.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/riddick.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/dnx.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/weaver.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/resrch2.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/erdahl-cloyd.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/ricks.html

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http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/scott.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/schaub.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/studenthealth.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/chass/SocialWork/

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/ustl1.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/thomas_was_sgardner.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/tompkins.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/grinnells.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/textiles.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/harrelson.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/hillsborough.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/toxicology.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/hodges.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/thompson.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/jordan.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/tucker.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/kamp.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/kilgore.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/laundry.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/withers.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/lee.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/williams.html

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/leazar.html

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