Agriculture, General Associate in Science
The Associate of Science in General Agriculture prepares students for entry-level
employment in the field of agriculture through the study of soil and plant nutrition,
plant science, pesticides, and more. Students will also learn the basic computer and
business skills needed to succeed in agriculture and farming. Upon successful completion
of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment as farm managers
and in retail sales in agriculture.
Semester 1
Course Code |
Title |
Units |
AGPS 001 |
SOIL & PLANT NUTRITION |
4 |
AGBU 059B |
CAREERS |
1 |
ENG 001A |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION |
4 |
OPTIONAL |
MAJOR ELECTIVE |
3 |
OPTIONAL |
MAJOR ELECTIVE |
3 |
Semester 2
Course Code |
Title |
Units |
AGPS 002 |
ENTOMOLOGY - GENERAL & APPLIED |
4 |
AGPS 032 |
PESTICIDE LAWS & REGULATIONS |
2 |
GE CSU C2/IGETC 3B |
HUMANITIES |
3 |
OPTIONAL |
MAJOR ELECTIVE |
3 |
OPTIONAL |
MAJOR ELECTIVE |
3 |
Semester 3
Course Code |
Title |
Units |
AGPS 005 |
PLANT SCIENCE |
3 |
AGPS 005L |
PLANT SCIENCE LAB |
1 |
AGBU 059A |
LEADERSHIP |
1 |
GE CSU C3/ IGETC |
ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND CULTURE |
3 |
GE CSU C4b/IGETC (SOC 003 RECOMMENDED |
INTERMEDIATE MATH OR HIGHER |
3 |
KINE |
KINESIOLOGY |
1 |
OPTIONAL |
DEGREE APPLICABLE ELECTIVE |
3 |
Semester 4
Course Code |
Title |
Units |
CIS 010 |
COMPUTER LITERACY |
4 |
BUAC 051 |
ACCOUNTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS MANAGERS |
3 |
CART 060 |
SANITATION AND SAFETY |
2 |
KINE |
KINESIOLOGY |
1 |
OPTIONAL |
MAJOR ELECTIVE |
3 |
OPTIONAL |
DEGREE APPLICABLE ELECTIVE |
2 |
For all GE Areas and Electives it is best to meet with a counselor to discuss your
options. The General Education patterns are linked below.