Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Agriculture Plant Science
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 54 - 58
Term 1
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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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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| MATH-18: Intro to Statistics | 3 | Recommended math placement varies. | |
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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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| CSU Area E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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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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| CSU Area A1 - Oral Communication (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 2
16 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | ECON-4 would count for Area D. | |
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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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| List A (Select One) | 3 - 5 | EH-23 Fall only. EH-24 Spring only. To be successful in EH-23 or EH-24, department recommends that students have a knowledge base of plant science or plant physiology. CHEM-21 counts for CSU Area B1 and has a prerequisite of CHEM-2. | |
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| CSU Area C1 - Arts (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area D - Social Sciences (Select One) | 3 | Taking POS-2 or POS-12 within this area is recommended. If you select POS-2 or POS-12 it will also meet the US-2 and US-3 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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Term 3
14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 5 | CHEM-51 has a prerequisite of MATH-108 or MATH-116. CHEM-1, which has a prerequisite of CHEM-110 or HS CHEM with a lab; Math level V. | |
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| CSU Area A3 - Critical Thinking (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area D - Social Sciences (Select One) | 3 | Department strongly recommends AGS-10, which would also double count as CSU Chico Global Cultures graduation requirement. | |
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| Elective | 3 | Department recommends AB-25, AB-50, EH-38, or GEOG-20. AB-25 and AB-50 are fall only. EH-38 and GEOG-20 are spring only. | |
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Term 4
9 - 11 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSU Area C2 - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-26, or ECON-20, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU. ECON-20 counts for C2 or D. | |
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| CSU Area D - Social Sciences or Elective (Select One) | 3 | CSU Area D not needed if ECON-4 is used as part of the major. | |
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| CSU Area C - Arts and 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, but Department recommends AB-25, AB-50, EH-38, or GEOG-20. AB-25 and AB-50 are fall only. EH-38 and GEOG-20 are spring only. | ||
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| Elective | Take any course numbered 1-99 in order to get to 60 units for the AS degree, but Department recommends AB-25, AB-50, EH-38, or GEOG-20. AB-25 and AB-50 are fall only. EH-38 and GEOG-20 are spring only. | ||
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