Associate in Science Degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 45 - 69
Term 1
12.5 - 17.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| AET-22: Nat Res/Agri-Construct | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the selection and use of farm structural and mechanical equipment. It will cover farm wiring, carpentry, concrete, masonry, plumbing, painting and metal work with emphasis on the actual practices used in agricultural construction. |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Department recommends AB-22 or AB-50. | |
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| AGS-40: Intro to Animal Science | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a scientific approach to the livestock industry encompassing aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and epidemiology. There will be special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation and contributions of farm animals to the global agriculture industry. Analysis of the economic trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture will be covered. |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. If Math competency is met, it is recommended that a student enroll in Math 18, required in the major. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 2
12.5 - 14.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| MATH-18: Intro to Statistics | 3 | This course is only needed if you did not take it in semester one to satisfy Math Competency | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. (C-ID MATH 110). |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | English recommended placement varies. If student is not recommended for transfer English, it is recommended they start remedial English in term 1 or 2. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 3
11 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 5 | CHEM-1 has a prerequisite of CHEM-110 or one year of high school chemistry. CHEM-51 has a prerequisite of MATH-108 or MATH-116. | |
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| Butte Local Area B - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends AGS-10. | |
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Must be multicultural course unless AGS-10 used as an elective for the major and/or GE areas B, C or F are double counted multicultural course options. | |
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| Elective | Take any course numbered 1-99 in order to get to 60 units for the AS degree | ||
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Term 4
9 - 21 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 4 - 5 | CHEM-2 has a prerequisite of CHEM-1. CHEM-52 has a prerequisite of CHEM-51. | |
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| Required Elective (Select One) | 1 - 6 | Department recommends AGS-10 as one of the two choices. | |
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| Required Elective (Select One) | 1 - 6 | Department recommends AGS-20 as one of the two choices. | |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Elective | Take any course numbered 1-99 in order to get to 60 units for the AS degree | ||
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