Download associate of science degree in general agriculture

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
PASSLEY GARDENS, P.O. BOX 170, PORT ANTONIO, PORTLAND
(876) 993-5377.993-5558; 423-9278 Fax: 993-5559
Email: [email protected] Website: www.case.edu.jm
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN GENERAL AGRICULTURE
Programme Philosophy
The Associate of Science Degree in General Agriculture is designed to prepare students to enter most jobs requiring the knowledge
of agriculture. It also prepares students to do further studies in a variety of areas including: Agronomy, Agricultural Education/
Extension, Nutrition/Dietetics, Environmental Science, and Veterinary Medicine. The programme is designed to articulate with a
relevant Bachelors Degree at CASE and other universities.
Duration
The A.Sc. in General Agriculture is a two-year programme.
Entry Requirements
1. Five (5) CSEC/GCE/SSC subjects including English Language, Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and one other
subject;
2. Grade I Certificate from Knockalva or Sydney Pagan Agricultural Schools;
3. Ebony Park HEART Academy Levels I & II Certificate in Farm Maintenance.
Mode of Study
The A.Sc. in General Agriculture is currently offered full-time residential.
Programme Structure
The A.Sc. in General Agriculture is structured to provide students with a mixture of:
 General Education Courses
 Complimentary Courses
 Specialized Courses
 Electives
Students are engaged in selected practice of various areas of agriculture in both animal and plant science. Students are
also required to complete eight (8) weeks of internship in an organization where they are exposed to real work
experience, cutting-edge strategies/technologies/practices.
Courses Include:
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Communication Studies
College Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Zoology
Botany
Agricultural Production Technology
Principles of Microbiology
Environmental Science
Rural Sociology and Extension
Computer Applications
Fundamentals of Soils and Soil Fertility
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Crop Production/Protection
Horticulture
Research Methods
Agricultural Economics
Farm Power and Machinery
Soil Conservation & Watershed Management
Veterinary Science
Animal Nutrition
Animal & Plant Breeding
Beef, Diary & Equine Science
Farm Management & Accounting
Poultry & Swine Production
You are invited to apply now!!!