Students who follow this academic plan will receive an Associate of Science with a concentration in Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science.
Effective Fall 2025
| 1st Fall | Hours | ||
| COLS | 1010 | College to Career | 3 |
| ENGL | 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| COMM | 2025 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| BIOL | 1110 | General Biology I1 | 4 |
| AGRI | 1030 | Introduction to Plant Science | 4 |
| TERM TOTAL | 17 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Oct | Meet with Success Coach or Advisor Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term |
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| Nov | Visit colleges and universities Register for next term |
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| 1st Spring | Hours | ||
| ENGL | 1020 | Composition II | 3 |
| BIOL | 1120 | General Biology II1 | 4 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | ||
| MATH | 1530 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| AGRI | 1050 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| TERM TOTAL | 16 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Mar | Meet with Success Coach or Advisor | ||
| April | Decide on transfer institution Register for next term |
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| 2nd Fall | Hours | ||
| Literature Elective | 3 | ||
| History Elective | 3 | ||
| Humanities Elective | 3 | ||
| ECON | 2100 | Principles of Macroeconomics OR ECON 2200 Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
| CHEM | 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| TERM TOTAL | 16 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Sept | Complete Application for Graduation | ||
| Oct | Meet with Faculty Advisor Complete FAFSA for upcoming fall term |
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| Nov | Apply for admission to transfer institution Register for next term |
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| 2nd Spring | Hours | ||
| History Elective | 3 | ||
| CHEM | 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| AGRI | 1020 | Introduction to Animal Science | 4 |
| TERM TOTAL | 14 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Feb | Take Exit Exam (ETS Proficiency Profile) | ||
| Mar | Contact transfer institution about registration/financial aid | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 63 | ||
1Botany I and II may be accepted in lieu of Biology I and II when these courses are available; however, the Natural Science requirement must be filled by a course sequence. APSU, MTSU, and UTM only accept BIOL 1110/1120 sequence for the Natural Science requirement. Botany courses may transfer for elective requirements.
*History courses – students are advised to consult with his/her transfer institution to determine if a particular history course or sequence is required.
For further information: Mathematics and Sciences Division, 865-354-3000, x4533

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