Associate in Science Degree in Agriculture Science
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Total Units: 55 - 69
Term 1
13.5 - 17.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AB-20: Careers in Ag/Env Sci/Nat Res | 1 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is a study of the agriculture, environmental science and natural resources industries with a focus on career opportunities, self evaluation, and skills necessary for successful job procurement. Topics include job trends, resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, and the types of careers available in agriculture, environmental science, and natural resources. |
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| AB-25: Computer Aps in AGR | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the Internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB 108). |
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| AET-30: Tractors & Crawlers | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers design principles, selection, maintenance, adjustment, and safe operation of wheel and crawler type tractors used in agriculture and in the construction industry. (C-ID AG-MA 108L). |
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| AGS-10: World Food & Hunger Issues | 3 | Or NR-26. Department recommends AGS-10. Either course will double count as multicultural competency. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the world's food needs with emphasis on the problems and policies of developing nations. The course will examine the evolution from hunter-gatherer to domesticated agriculture and the role agriculture currently plays in the sustainability of economic and political progress of developing nations and the ethical and environmental implications. |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math placement varies, may be satisfied by high school coursework. | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Student should be aware that Agriculture 99 (major requirement) could be taken in any term.
Term 2
13 - 14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AB-26: Intro to AG Business | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the business and economics of the agricultural industry; an introduction to the economic aspects of agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer and the food system; management principles encountered in the day to day operation of an agricultural enterprise as they relate to the decision making process. (C-ID AG-AB 104). |
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| AB-54: Supervision/Management in AGR | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills relevant to the supervisor in agricultural business. Topics include the regulatory requirements relevant to labor management in agriculture and effective communication with native and non-native English speakers. The course will include case studies on labor management, human relations, public relations, production control techniques and job analysis. |
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| AGS-50: General Soils | 4 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
The study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil use and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. (C-ID AG-PS 128L). |
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| English Composition (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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Notes:
Student should be aware that Agriculture 99 (major requirement) could be taken in any term.
Term 3
1 - 8 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AGS-99: Work Experience-AGS | 1 - 8 | Could be taken in any term but suggested for Summer. | |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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Summer term
Term 4
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AB-15: AG Communications and Sales | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
The study of principles and practices of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer service. Self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be explored. Students will gain experience through role-play, formal sales presentations, and job shadowing. The course content is organized to give students an in-depth understanding of the factors and influences that affect the agribusiness industry on a day-to-day basis. Application of these concepts and methods will be through hands-on projects developing solutions for agriculture business. |
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| AB-22: Agricultural Economics | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the place of agriculture and farming in the economic system. Topics include basic economic concepts, problems of agriculture, pricing and marketing problems, factors of production, and state and federal farm programs that affect the farmer's economic position. (C-ID AG-AB 124). |
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| AB-50: Agricultural Accounting | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the principles of agricultural accounting systems and types of records, their use and how to compute and use measures of earnings and cost of production to improve agribusiness efficiency. Farm income tax, Social Security, and employee payroll records also included. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB 128). |
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| AGS-20: Plant Science | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to plant science including structure, growth processes, propagation, physiology, growth medica, biological competitors, and post-harvest factors of food, fiber, and ornamental plants. (C-ID AG-PS 104). |
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| Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 5
12.5 - 14.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AET-34: Farm Machinery | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course involves the design principles, uses, maintenance, adjustment, calibration, and repair of machinery used in California agriculture. Emphasis is placed on primary and secondary tillage, planting, chemical application, and harvesting equipment. Selection and operation of both machinery and tractors will be practiced. Safety will be stressed throughout. |
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| Required Elective: AET-26, AGS-30, AGS-40, AGS-45 or AGS-75 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Required Elective: AET-26, AGS-30, AGS-40, AGS-45 or AGS-75 (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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