Agricultural Science

The Agricultural Science Program is designed for students preparing for, or advancing in careers in agricultural sciences. The program will prepare students to meet the selection criteria for transfer to university agricultural science programs. It will provide students with diverse academic preparation for career opportunities such as pest management, agronomy, plant science, animal science, environmental horticulture, soil science, orchard/vineyard management, agriculture sales and marketing, farm management, greenhouse and nursery operations, agricultural inspection, crop advising, agriculture education, and agriculture communication. Students will gain practical skills in effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership through hands-on learning and field trips to local agricultural operations. This program will adequately prepare students to transfer for further study in many agricultural science fields including: Agricultural Science, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communication, Soil Science, Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Animal Science,or Sustainable Agriculture. See a counselor for specific university program requirements.

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The goal of the program is to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of agricultural science principles that are necessary for transfer into well-respected university programs, such as Cal Poly State University at San Luis Obispo. This goal will be accomplished by requiring broad yet relevant coursework to educate students in the basic sciences encountered in the field of agriculture. This goal will further be supported by offering a degree pathway that aligns with the curricular transfer selection criteria for the most desired university agricultural science program.

Required core courses 21 units

AG125 Introduction to Soil Science 4

AG152 Introduction to Animal Science 3

AG157 Agricultural Sales, Communication & Leadership 3

AG158 Agricultural Economics 3

AG161 Introduction to Plant Science 4

CHEM120 Introductory Chemistry 4

Total Major Units 21

General Education Units

Graduation Requirements

Double Counted Units

Electives

Total Program Units 60

Suggested Program Sequence:

FALL SEMESTER (YEAR 1)

Course # Course Title Units

CHEM 120 Introductory Chemistry 4

AG 158 Agricultural Economics 3

ENGL 101 Freshman Composition 4

Elective 100-level course 3

TOTAL UNITS = 14

SPRING SEMESTER (YEAR 1)

Course # Course Title Units

AG 152 Introduction to Animal Science 3

Elective Major Elective Group 1 3

Elective Major Elective Group 2 3

AHC Grad Req. Math Competency 3-5

AHC Grad Req. Health Education or First Aid 3

AHC Grad Req. Dance or Physical Activity 3-5

TOTAL UNITS = 18-22

FALL SEMESTER (YEAR 2)

Course # Course Title Units

AG 125 Introduction to Soil Science 4

AG 161 Introduction to Plant Science 4

AHC GE Req. Category 2A: Social Sciences 3

AHC GE Req. Category 2B: American History or Government 3

AHC GE Req. Category 5: Living Skills 3

TOTAL UNITS = 17

SPRING SEMESTER (YEAR 2)

Course # Course Title Units

AG 157 Agricultural Sales, Communication & Leadership 3

Elective Major Elective Group 3 3

AHC GE Req. Category 1: Natural Science 3-4

AHC GE Req. Category 3: Humanities 3

AHC GRAD Req. Multicultural and Gender Studies 3

AHC GE Req. Category 4B: Comm. & Analytical Thinking 3

TOTAL UNITS = 18-19