B.S. in Agriculture

B.S. in Agriculture

This track of study provides students with a variety of animal science courses as well as important courses in agriculture so that they will be better qualified for the job market. The purpose of this program is to prepare students to work with livestock on farms and ranches or to obtain positions in the livestock industry or related fields.

Former students have taken positions at livestock farms, dairies, ranches, equestrian centers, experiment stations, quarantine stations, veterinary clinics, and zoos. Employment opportunities also exist with government agencies and with livestock and feed companies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will achieve a working knowledge of biology, chemistry, and mathematics as a foundation for further studies. Students will achieve a basic understanding in the different animal science disciplines and be able to apply this knowledge to effectively manage and care for livestock. Students will have experiential learning opportunities with farm animals through routine hands-on laboratories held at the UH Hilo Agricultural Farm Laboratory. When available, field trips to local farms and ranches will also provide learning opportunities with farm animals. Students will gain hands-on experience with livestock to help enhance their competitiveness in future studies and careers. Students will use and refine their communication skills in various classes. Students will develop and apply their computer skills to agricultural examples.

B.S. in Agriculture:

Group 1: General Education Basic, Area, and Integrative Requirements.

Students may choose to graduate under the General Education Basic, Area, and Integrative requirements and graduation requirements in force at the time they entered the UH System, when they entered UH Hilo, or when they graduate, provided there is no break in enrollment.

Students should meet with their academic advisor to ensure that they enroll in courses that will enable them to meet these requirements as well as requirements for the major and for graduation. Some courses may meet both General Education requirements and major requirements.

The new GE basic, core, and integrative requirements and lists of certified courses are posted on the General Education website.

Group 2. Choose your Specialty(73-75 credits)

Specialities

• Animal Science - Livestock Production Specialty
• Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary Specialty
• Aquaculture Specialty
• Tropical Horticulture Specialty
• Tropical Plant Science & Agroecology Specialty

2.Supplemental Requirements (21-23)

• BIOL 175-175L Introductory Biology I (3), Introductory Biology I Lab (1)
• BIOL 176-176L Introductory Biology II (3), Introductory Biology II Lab (1)
• Chemistry (Choose one sequence from the following three sequences): -
  • Sequence 1: CHEM 151-151L Elementary Survey of Chemistry (3), Elementary Survey of Chemistry Lab (1) and CHEM 141 Surv Organ Chemistry & Biochem (3)
  • Sequence 2: CHEM 161-161L General Chemistry I (3), General Chemistry I Lab (1) and CHEM 162-162L General Chemistry II (3), General Chemistry II Lab (1)
  • Sequence 3: CHEM 162-162L General Chemistry II (3), General Chemistry II Lab (1) and CHEM 141 Surv Organ Chemistry & Biochemistry (3)
• ENG 225 Writing for Science & Technology (3)
• MATH (Choose one course from the following courses): -
  • MATH 135 Precalc: Elementary Functions (3)
  • MATH 140 Precalc: Trig/Analytic Geometry (3)
  • MATH 140X Precalculus (4)
  • MATH 205 Calculus I (4)
  • MATH 206 Calculus II (4)

Group 3. Electives, To be determined

Elective hours will vary depending upon which GE courses are selected by the student.

See your advisor for possible electives.

Total Semester Hours Required for the B.S. in Agriculture plus Specialty

123 credits required.

UH Hilo at a Glance

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is a state university with a private college atmosphere. We offer small class sizes, a low faculty-to-student ratio, and opportunities for research and hands-on learning. As a public university, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has a unique position in the State—and country—by offering a rigorous and engaging curriculum at an affordable tuition rate. The admission requirements are moderately selective, allowing above-average students the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a small school experience. UH, Hilo is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Established:

• 1947 when UH Mānoa begins the Hilo program
• 1970 as the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Role: Public Liberal Arts and Science University of Hawaiʻi

Calendar:

• 2 semesters of 16-17 weeks each and
• a four-week intensive summer session and
• a six-week regular summer session

Enrollment: 4,043 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14 Average Class Size: 20

Campus Size:

• 115 acres - Main Campus
• 33 acres - University Village Phase I (under development)
• 10 acres - Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resource Center
• 110 acres - Panaʻewa Farm
• 163 acres - UH Hilo Science and Technology Park (Makai)
• 324 acres - UH Hilo Science and Technology Park (Mauka)

Degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Master of Science (MS)
• Doctorate (Ph.D.)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Majors:

• 37 Undergraduate
• 8 Graduate
• 4 Doctorates

Tuition: See the Tuition & Fees page

The Most Diverse Students

In 2014, UH Hilo was named as the most diverse four-year public institution in the country by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Why Students Choose UH Hilo

On Hawai‘i Island, inspiration is everywhere; it’s in the land, sky, and sea, in the people, we meet on forest trails, local markets, and in our classrooms. Built on the coastal slopes of the world’s largest mountain and centered in the Pacific Ocean, the University of Hawai‘i Hilo challenges empowers and inspires our students. As a university community, we draw our inspiration from the people we call ‘ohana, and the island we call home.

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In Hawai‘i we know the land, the ‘āina, sustains us. The earth is more than a resource; it is our source of life. Surrounded by an incredible combination of high mountains and deep ocean, lush rainforest and arid fields of lava, we are inspired to understand our world through bold scholarship and care for our environment through a responsible relationship with our living earth and the community of life it sustains.

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Our island home was discovered by courageous voyagers and their legacy inspires us to follow in the wake of their double-hulled canoes. A UH Hilo education is designed for discovery; from sea stars to supernovae, our focus on hands-on learning allows our students and expert faculty to discover the world together. Research in the field, internships with local businesses and organizations, small class sizes that encourage the honest exchange of ideas, and our university supported exchange programs all come together to inspire our students to discover their talents and passions by exploring the world.

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By cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding, we prepare graduates that are ready to tackle 21st-century challenges and move the world forward. Whether our students are restoring native forests, improving the health of our local community, composing powerful stories, or designing safe landing for the first manned mission to Mars, they take inspiration from centuries of innovation to formulate creative solutions rooted in the hard-earned wisdom of those that came before.

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The unique heritage of Hawai‘i weaves together a lei of cultures that honor our shared humanity and challenges us to learn from each other and see the world through a different lens. Our dynamic programs and vibrant location draw students from across Hawai‘i, the Pacific, and the world, creating academic and social opportunities at UH Hilo that can be found nowhere else on earth.

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When it comes down to it, we exist to prepare our students to empower their lives and transform the world, and you are our greatest inspiration. Deeply committed to creating that opportunity, UH Hilo is leading higher education into the future by providing a rigorous, residential college experience within reach. With the most affordable resident tuition rate in the state and $45 million awarded annually in financial aid and scholarships, we strive to break down barriers to higher education and open the doors of opportunity. At the University of Hawai‘i Hilo, we find our inspiration in the unique community and amazing environment that surrounds us every day. If there was ever a place to be inspired, this is it. Join us, and find what inspires you.