Basic Diversified Agriculture, Certificate - BAC7
This certificate provides students with technical knowledge in animal science, farm maintenance, welding, farm soil conditions, environmental and natural resources related to the Agriculture industry. This is the foundation program to future pathways in the Agriculture curricula.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| AGR 203 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| AGR 206 | Basic Farm Maintenance | 4 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| or HRT 110 | Plant Form and Function | |
| CWE 115 | Cooperative Work Experience I | 5 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| or ENG 101 | English Composition I | |
| FOR 104 | Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resources | 1 |
| HRT 125 | Soils | 4 |
| MAT 170 | Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| AGR 206 | Basic Farm Maintenance | 4 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| FOR 104 | Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resources | 1 |
| HRT 125 | Soils | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| AGR 203 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| MAT 170 | Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| CWE 115 | Cooperative Work Experience I | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| AGR 101 | Technology and Professionalism in Agriculture | 2 |
| AGR 203 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| ENG 165 or ENG 101 |
Professional Communications or English Composition I |
3 |
| MAT 170 | Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| CWE 115 | Cooperative Work Experience I | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| AGR 206 | Basic Farm Maintenance | 4 |
| BIO 101 or HRT 110 |
Biological Science I or Plant Form and Function |
4 |
| FOR 104 | Introduction to Environmental and Natural Resources | 1 |
| HRT 125 | Soils | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
The majority of this program will be offered at the Saluda County Campus.
The best time to start this program is fall. Advise for general education or developmental courses if students start any other semester. If student starts in the fall, developmental or transitional classes can be scheduled around program classes, and program classes should be taken as they appear in the semester-by-semester graduation plan.
Students considering transfer to Clemson may pursue the A.A.S. in agriculture or horticulture and should consult with the department head about taking additional science (biology and chemistry) and higher-level math coursework.
Students planning to transfer to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) may wish to take an additional elective in business.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
This certificate provides students with technical knowledge in animal science, farm maintenance, welding, farm soil conditions, environmental and natural resources related to the agriculture industry. This is the foundation program to future pathways in the agriculture curricula.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Safely operate and maintain agricultural equipment.
2. Manage soils for optimal crop production.
3. Grow agricultural crops.
4. Use crop protection principles to control agricultural pests.
5. Demonstrate appropriate livestock handling procedures.
6. Market agricultural commodities.