Plant Science AS Degree (employment preparation)
This program provides instruction in a wide array of career opportunities in horticulture, agronomic and other related fields. These careers also include many areas that support these industries such as landscape irrigation, water management, soil science and conservation, agricultural biology, entomology, environmental protection of water, farmlands, open spaces, and landscaped areas.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Fulfill the requirements for an entry-level position in their field.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.
- Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information.
- Display the skills and aptitude necessary to qualify for certification exams in their field.
- Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Program RequirementsÂ
Course Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | Units | |
AGPS 001 | Soils & Plant Nutrition | 4 |
AGPS 002 | Entomology - General & Applied | 4 |
AGPS 005 | Plant Science | 3 |
AGPS 005L | Plant Science Lab | 1 |
AGPS 032 | Pesticide Laws & Regulations | 2 |
AGBU 059A | Leadership | 1 |
AGBU 059B | Careers | 1 |
BUAC 066 | Fundamentals of Bookkeeping | 3 |
CIS 010 | Computer Literacy | 4 |
Required Subtotal | 23 | |
Elective Subtotal (with Advisor approval) | 18 | |
COD General Education Pattern 1 | 18 | |
Kinesiology Activities | 2 | |
DEGREE TOTAL | 61 |
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To include NR 001, Conservation of Natural Resources