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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
Cary J. Green, Asst. Dean of Academic Programs/ Head Advisor [email protected] 541/737.5746 Brett Jeter, Assistant Director for [email protected] 541/737.5816 Paul Dorres, Student Services Coordinator & Scholarship Program [email protected] 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