General Agriculture Diploma Courses

Suggested Sequence of Study

The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025.

When you’re ready to register for classes, visit Self-Service, Student Planning. This will show you your specific program requirements and how you’re doing so far.

Please note that course offerings and costs can change. See what’s included in the cost calculation.

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  • Course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
  • 8WK1 Course meets the first 8 weeks of the semester
  • 8KW2 Course meets the second 8 weeks of the semester

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Semester 1

Course Note Credits Cost
AGA-114 Principles of Agronomy
3 $723.00
AGC-103 Ag Computers
3 $675.00
or CSC-110 Introduction to Computers
3 $675.00
or CSC-116 Information Computing
3 $675.00
AGS-113 Survey of the Animal Industry
3 $675.00
ENG-105 Composition I This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
or COM-781 Written Communication in the Workplace
3 $675.00
MAT-772 Applied Math This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
or Math Elective 3
General Agriculture Elective 3

Total Credits: 18

Total Tuition + Course Fees: $4,098.00

Semester 2

Course Note Credits Cost
AGA-376 Integrated Pest Management
8WK2
3 $715.00
AGA-154 Fundamentals of Soil Science
3 $696.00
AGP-450 Fundamentals of GIS
3 $680.00
or AGB-303 Agriculture Leadership
3 $675.00
or AGP-333 Precision Farming Systems
3 $680.00
or AGP-340 Foundations of GIS and GPS
3 $695.00
or AGP-436 Advanced Precision Farming: Hardware
3 $695.00
AGS-319 Animal Nutrition
3 $675.00
or AGS-216 Equine Science
8WK2
3 $675.00
or AGS-218 Domestic Animal Physiology
4 $970.00
or AGS-225 Swine Science
8WK1
3 $675.00
or AGS-226 Beef Cattle Science
8WK1
3 $675.00
or AGS-272 Foods of Animal Origin
8WK1
5 $1175.00
or AGS-305 Livestock Evaluation
3 $690.00
PSY-102 Human and Work Relations
3 $675.00
or PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology
3 $675.00
or SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology
3 $675.00
or SOC-115 Social Problems
3 $675.00
SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3 $675.00

Total Credits: 18

Total Tuition + Course Fees: $4,116.00

General Agriculture Electives

Course Note Credits Cost
AGA-214 Cash Grains
3 $711.00
BIO-105 Introductory Biology
4 $904.00
BIO-112 General Biology I
4 $905.00
BIO-113 General Biology II
4 $914.00
CHM-122 Introduction to General Chemistry This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00
CHM-165 General Chemistry I This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $974.00
CNS-121 Environmental Conservation
3 $695.00
ENV-115 Environmental Science
3 $675.00

Math Electives

Course Note Credits Cost
MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
MAT-121 College Algebra This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00
MAT-128 Precalculus This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00
MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
MAT-156 Statistics This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
MAT-210 Calculus I This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00

Cost Calculations

The cost calculations are based on 2024–2025 resident tuition, fees, and any additional course fees. These are for informational purposes only and not a guarantee of what you'll be charged.

  • Course Cost: The course cost is calculated by multiplying resident tuition and fees per credit hour by the number of credits for the course, then adding any applicable course fees.
  • Total Tuition + Course Fees: This is the total tuition and course fees for all courses during the semester. If there are multiple courses that can fulfill the same requirement, we’ll use the first one listed for the calculation.

Additional Costs to Consider

When budgeting for your program, be sure to include the cost of books.

Keep in mind that some programs may have additional expenses, like tools, equipment, supplies, uniforms, exam fees, and background checks. Check with your faculty advisor for more details.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
Email Admissions

Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisors

Last Names A—L

Last Names M—Z

Faculty Advisors

Last Names A–M

Amber Greiman
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 111A
319-296-2329 ext.1115
Email Amber Greiman

Last Names N—Z

Brian Zuck
Main Campus
Bremer Hall 111E
319-296-2329 ext.1116
Email Brian Zuck