Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
Academic Advising, 815/835-6354

Dr. Ryan G. Anderson, Professor of Agriculture, 815/835-6279

Major Field Requirements - Sem Hrs: 28

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• AGR 102 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics 4 Semester hour(s) (if pursuing the Business track)

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• AGR 130 - Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics 4 Semester hour(s) (if pursuing the Technical track)
• AGR 109 - Soil Science 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 150 - Introduction to Agricultural Business Management 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 155 - Introduction to Agricultural Marketing & Standards 3 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 160 - Agricultural Salesmanship 3 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 199 - Agricultural Issues and Perceptions 3 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 201 - Plant Science 4 Semester hour(s)
• CIS 109 - Introduction to Computers 3 Semester hour(s)

General Education Requirements - Sem/Hrs: 16-17

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• Humanities/Fine Arts OR Social/Behavioral Science 3 Semester hour(s)
• Mathematics - MAT 106 or higher 3-4 Semester hour(s)

• BIO 103 - Introductory Biology 4 Semester hour(s)
• COM 131 - Introduction to Oral Communication 3 Semester hour(s)
• ENG 101 - Composition I 3 Semester hour(s)

Internship Requirements - Sem/Hrs: 3

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• IND 250 (3) - Industrial Internship 3 Semester hour(s)

SVCC Degree Requirement - Sem/Hrs: 1

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• FYE 101 - First Year Experience 1 Semester hour(s)

Electives - Select 12-13 Sem/Hrs

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Taking courses from one track is recommended. However, students may choose to take
courses from both tracks to meet the elective requirement.

Electives for Business Track

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• ACC 101 - Financial Accounting 4 Semester hour(s)
• ACC 102 - Managerial Accounting 4 Semester hour(s)
• BUS 103 - Introduction to Business 3 Semester hour(s)
• BUS 205 - Principles of Management 3 Semester hour(s)
• BUS 210 - Marketing 3 Semester hour(s)
• BUS 222 - The Legal Environment of Business 3 Semester hour(s)
• BUS 260 - Entrepreneurship Principles 3 Semester hour(s)
• CIS 220 - Computer Accounting 2 Semester hour(s)
• ECO 211 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Semester hour(s)
• ECO 212 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Semester hour(s)

Electives for Technical Track

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• Welding - Select up to 5 Semester hour(s) -- WLD 106 and WLD 102 preferred

• AGR 116 - Animal Science 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 130 - Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 142 - Principles of Ornamental Horticulture 3 Semester hour(s)
• BIO 120 - Environmental Health 3 Semester hour(s)
• BIO 140 - Environmental Biology 3 Semester hour(s) Semester hour(s)
• ELT 120 - Fundamentals of Electricity with Applied Mathematics 3 Semester hour(s)
• ELT 259 - Industrial and Agricultural Wiring 3 Semester hour(s)
• IND 118 - Mechanical Systems 3 Semester hour(s)
• IND 218 - Fluid Power 3 Semester hour(s)
• UAS 101 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems 3 Semester hour(s)
• UAS 130 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations 3 Semester hour(s)

Total Hours Required for A.A.S. Degree: 60-62

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Suggested Program - Business Track

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First Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15

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• AGR 109 - Soil Science 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 150 - Introduction to Agricultural Business Management 4 Semester hour(s)
• CIS 109 - Introduction to Computers 3 Semester hour(s)
• ENG 101 - Composition I 3 Semester hour(s)
• FYE 101 - First Year Experience 1 Semester hour(s)

Second Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15-16

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• Mathematics - MAT 106 or higher 3-4 Semester hour(s)

• AGR 102 - Introduction to Agricultural Economics 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 201 - Plant Science 4 Semester hour(s)
• BIO 103 - Introductory Biology 4 Semester hour(s)

Third Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15-16

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• Electives 6-7 Semester hour(s)

• AGR 155 - Introduction to Agricultural Marketing & Standards 3 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 199 - Agricultural Issues and Perceptions 3 Semester hour(s)
• COM 131 - Introduction to Oral Communication 3 Semester hour(s)

Fourth Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15

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• Electives - 6 Semester hour(s)
• Social/Behavioral Science OR Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Semester hour(s)

• AGR 160 - Agricultural Salesmanship 3 Semester hour(s)
• IND 250 (3) - Industrial Internship 3 Semester hour(s)

Suggested Program - Technical Track

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First Semester - Sem/Hrs: 16

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• AGR 109 - Soil Science 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 130 - Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics 4 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 150 - Introduction to Agricultural Business Management 4 Semester hour(s)
• ENG 101 - Composition I 3 Semester hour(s)
• FYE 101 - First Year Experience 1 Semester hour(s)

Second Semester - Sem/Hrs: 14-15

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• Mathematics - MAT 106 or higher 3-4 Semester hour(s)

• AGR 201 - Plant Science 4 Semester hour(s)
• BIO 103 - Introductory Biology 4 Semester hour(s)
• CIS 109 - Introduction to Computers 3 Semester hour(s)

Third Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15-16

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• Electives 6-7 Semester hour(s)

• AGR 155 - Introduction to Agricultural Marketing & Standards 3 Semester hour(s)
• AGR 199 - Agricultural Issues and Perceptions 3 Semester hour(s)
• COM 131 - Introduction to Oral Communication 3 Semester hour(s)

Fourth Semester - Sem/Hrs: 15

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• Electives 6 Semester hour(s)
• Social/Behavioral Science OR Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Semester hour(s)

• AGR 160 - Agricultural Salesmanship 3 Semester hour(s)
• IND 250 (3) - Industrial Internship 3 Semester hour(s)

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