Soils
A.S. - Transfer Degree
Students preparing for transfer to a four-year college of agriculture will find the necessary required courses in agriculture, science, mathematics, and related subject areas available to them and will be advised by the agriculture faculty.
Program Purpose
To meet the needs of the agricultural and environmental science industry.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 181 | General Biology I/GE | 4 | GE - Additional Courses |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 | Freshman Composition/GE | 3 | GE - Composition |
| MAT 220 | Calculus I/GE | 5 | GE - Math |
| PLS 100 | Plant Science/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 16 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 182 | General Biology II/GE | 4 | GE - Additional Courses |
| ECN 250 | Microeconomics/GE | 3 | GE - Social/Behavioral Science |
| ENG 102 or ENG 108 | Freshman Composition/GE | 3 | GE - Composition |
| GLG 101 | Introduction to Geology | 4 | Departmental Requirement |
| PLS 230 | Basic Crop Fertility | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 18 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I/GE | 4 | GE - Physical/Biological Science |
| ENG 281 | Introduction to Film Studies/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE - Arts |
| GLG 110 | Environmental Geology/GE | 4 | Departmental Requirement |
| PLS 211 | Soils/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 15 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 152 | General Chemistry II/GE | 4 | GE - Physical/Biological Science |
| ECN 240 | Macroeconomics/GE | 3 | GE - Social/Behavioral Science |
| ENV 230 | Foundations of Environmental Science/GE | 4 | Major Requirement |
| GEO 105 | World Regional Geography/GE | 3 | Major Requirement |
| PHI 105 | Introduction to Ethics/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE - Humanities |
| 17 |
Transfer Information
| UNIVERSITY | DEGREE | MAJOR | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | BA, BS | See program options | None |
| University of Arizona | BS | See program options | 2nd Semester Proficiency |
Transfer Tools
AZTransfer will provide you with more information and tools on how to transfer to ASU, NAU, and UofA.
Need help with transferring? The AWC Transfer Services office can provide you with individualized help to explore degree pathways and specific university requirements. Visit their website or schedule an appointment with a transfer specialist.