Agricultural Sciences

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Students, family, and friends:Students, family, and friends:

WELCOME TO THEWELCOME TO THE

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTRAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTRAL SCIENCESSCIENCES

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College of Agricultural Sciences

Our Strengths……Our Strengths……

• Personalized, Hands-on Attention• Personalized, Hands-on Attention • • Challenging and Relevant CurriculumChallenging and Relevant Curriculum • • Top-Rated AdvisingTop-Rated Advising • • High Retention/Graduation RatesHigh Retention/Graduation Rates • • Leadership Development OpportunitiesLeadership Development Opportunities • • Internship OpportunitiesInternship Opportunities • • Work ExperienceWork Experience • • Research ExperienceResearch Experience

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WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO EMPLOYERSWHAT’S IMPORTANT TO EMPLOYERS

• Concepts and new developments in science and technology• Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with others in

diverse group settings• Ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings

through internships or other hands-on experiences• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing• Critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills• Global issues and developments and their implications• Ability to locate, organize, and evaluate information from

multiple sources• Ability to be innovative and think creatively

Hart, 2006

Hart, 2006

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EARNING A DEGREEEARNING A DEGREEhttp://catalog.oregonstate.edu/

Credit hour requirement Credit hour requirement

(180 total, 60 upper division)(180 total, 60 upper division)

OSU baccalaureate core requirementsOSU baccalaureate core requirements

Major requirementsMajor requirements

Minor or option requirementsMinor or option requirements

Internship requirementsInternship requirements

Grade requirementsGrade requirements

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Skills Minimum Credits

Writing I 3 credits

Writing II 3 credits

Writing III/Speech 3 credits

Mathematics (MTH 105 or higher level mathematics) 3 credits

Fitness 3 credits

Perspectives

Physical Science (Lab) 4 credits

Biological Science (Lab) 4 credits

+ choice of second course in Physical or Biological Science (including lab) 4 credits

Western Culture 3 credits

Cultural Diversity 3 credits

Literature and the Arts 3 credits

Social Processes and Institutions 3 credits

Difference, Power, and Discrimination 3 credits

Difference, Power and Discrimination

Synthesis (upper division)

Contemporary Global Issues 3 credits

Science, Technology, and Society 3 credits

WIC (Writing Intensive Course, upper division, included in credits for major) 3 credits

Writing Intensive Course  

Total 51 credits

OSU BACCALAUREATE COREOSU BACCALAUREATE CORE

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CAS ADVISING SYSTEMCAS ADVISING SYSTEM

CAS-Academic Programs Office137 Strand Agriculture Hall

Corvallis, OR 97331541/737.2211

casstudy@oregonstate.edu 

Cary J. Green, Asst. Dean of Academic Programs/ Head Advisor Cary.Green@oregonstate.edu 541/737.5746  Brett Jeter, Assistant Director for OutreachBrett.Jeter@oregonstate.edu 541/737.5816  Paul Dorres, Student Services Coordinator & Scholarship Program Paul.Dorres@oregonstate.edu 541/737.5655

**You will have an academic advisor in your home department for class scheduling, information on internships, careers, and other opportunities. 

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CAS Departmental Head AdvisorsCAS Departmental Head AdvisorsAgricultural Business Management- Agricultural Business Management- Tjodie RichardsonTjodie Richardson

Animal Sciences- Animal Sciences- Tom SavageTom Savage

BioResource Research- BioResource Research- Wanda CrannellWanda Crannell

Crop and Soil Science- Crop and Soil Science- Kelly DoneganKelly Donegan

Environmental Econ., Policy, and Mgt- Environmental Econ., Policy, and Mgt- Tjodie RichardsonTjodie Richardson

Fisheries and Wildlife science- Fisheries and Wildlife science- Nancy AllenNancy Allen

Food Science and Technology- Food Science and Technology- Dan SmithDan Smith

General Agriculture (agricultural education)- General Agriculture (agricultural education)- Greg ThompsonGreg Thompson

Horticulture- Horticulture- Kelly DoneganKelly Donegan

Rangeland Ecology and Management- Rangeland Ecology and Management- Mike BormanMike Borman

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•Continually assist students in understanding the nature, purpose and potential of higher education

•Ensure that students have access to knowledgeable and informed advisors who demonstrate care and respect

•Mentor students as they explore and clarify their values and educational and life goals

•Provide accurate information about educational opportunities, requirements, policies and procedures

•Collaborate with students on the development and implementation of academic plans and educational experiences congruent with their interests and abilities

•Communicate regularly with students to monitor and evaluate their educational progress

•Teach students to utilize university resources to maximize their unique educational and personal potential

•Improve university-wide academic advising via an ongoing assessment program

In Academic Advising we will…

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ACADEMIC CALENDARACADEMIC CALENDARhttp://catalog.oregonstate.edu/

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONSACADEMIC REGULATIONShttp://catalog.oregonstate.edu/

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ACADEMIC SUPPORTACADEMIC SUPPORT

Academic Success Center: Academic Success Center: Waldo 102

Math Learning Center: Math Learning Center: Kidder 108

Center for Writing and Learning: Center for Writing and Learning: Waldo 123

Mole-Hole (chemistry tutoring):Mole-Hole (chemistry tutoring):Valley Library, Collaborative Learning

Center, main floor

Educational Opportunities Program: Educational Opportunities Program: Waldo 326

Minority Education Office: Minority Education Office: A200 Kerr

Services for Students with Disabilities:Services for Students with Disabilities:Kerr 200

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ENRICHING YOUR ACADEMIC ENRICHING YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE

Study AbroadStudy Abroad

Honors CollegeHonors College

Minors and optionsMinors and options

InternshipsInternships

Mentored researchMentored research

Student exchangesStudent exchanges

Clubs and Cultural CentersClubs and Cultural Centers

Jobs on campusJobs on campus

ScholarshipsScholarships

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College of Agricultural SciencesStudent Clubs

Why should you get involved?– You gain the leadership, teamwork, and field experience

that employers and scholarship donors look for.– You can go on fun field trips, such as white-water rafter

on the McKenzie River, or camping in Oregon’s Hells Canyon.

– You make new friends!

OSU has over 300 clubs on campus

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CAS ON THE WEBCAS ON THE WEB

http://agsci.oregonstate.eduhttp://agsci.oregonstate.edu

Important Dates Academic Advising Petitions and Forms Departments and Programs Scholarships and Awards Clubs and Activities Internships Study Abroad Career Opportunities and Job Listings

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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS . . .IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS . . .

Talk to your academic advisor in the department Talk to your academic advisor in the department or stop by our office anytime for assistance.or stop by our office anytime for assistance.

Academic Programs OfficeAcademic Programs OfficeCollege of Agricultural SciencesCollege of Agricultural Sciences

137 Strand Agriculture Hall137 Strand Agriculture HallCorvallis OR 97331Corvallis OR 97331

(541) 737-2211(541) 737-2211

agsci.oregonstate.eduagsci.oregonstate.edu

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ADVISING LOCATIONSADVISING LOCATIONS

Arrive at the following locations promptly at 10:30 AM: Arrive at the following locations promptly at 10:30 AM:

Agricultural Business Management: Agricultural Business Management: Ballard 205

Animal Sciences: Animal Sciences: Withycombe 114

BioResource Research: BioResource Research: Strand 137

Crop and Soil Science: Crop and Soil Science: Ag and Life Sciences 3005

Environ. Econ., Policy, and Mgmt: Environ. Econ., Policy, and Mgmt: Ballard 205

Fisheries and Wildlife: Fisheries and Wildlife: Nash 104J

Food Science and Technology: Food Science and Technology: Wiegand 100

General Agriculture (agricultural ed.): General Agriculture (agricultural ed.): Strand 112

Horticulture: Horticulture: Ag and Life Sciences 4159

Rangeland Ecology and Management: Rangeland Ecology and Management: Strand 202

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CAMPUS MAPCAMPUS MAP