State Control Number: 37515
Program Code: APS.CSUGE.AS-T or APS.IGETC.AS-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
This degree focuses on giving students a basic understanding of the proper structure and function of plant systems that underlie healthy ecosystems and provide a sustainable food supply. Competencies taught include: plant breeding, soil analysis, integrated pest management, irrigation methods, ecological restoration practices, and sustainable agriculture practices such as minimal tillage, crop rotation, poly-culture, and natural fertilizers. Students learn the best management practices, technology and skills to enter agricultural and related natural resource management careers, which include: Agriculture and Conservation Extension Officers; Agricultural Food Inspectors; Ecological Restoration Technicians, Farm, Ranch and Aquaculture Managers; Irrigation Designers and Installers; Golf Course and Turf Grass Managers; Irrigation and Fertilizer Industry Sales Representatives; Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management Technicians; Nursery and Greenhouse Technicians and Managers; Organic Practices Advisors, Park and Wildlife Managers; Pest Control Technicians and Advisors; Plant Propagators and Growers; Water Management and Conservation Technicians; Soils and Water Analysis Lab Technicians; and City, Country Club and Botanic Garden Horticulturists. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- either the CSU General Education or IGETC (for CSU or UC) pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AGNR 131 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4.0 |
| CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry | 4.0 |
| AGNR 178 | Agriculture Economics | 3.0 |
| or ECON 102 | Principles of Economics: Micro | |
| MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics | 4.0-5.0 |
| or MATH 120H | ||
| or MATH 120S | Introduction to Statistics With Skills Support | |
| AGNR 123 | Introduction to Plant Science | 4.0 |
| List A | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Production | ||
| Plant Material and Usage I | ||
| Plant Materials and Usage II | ||
| Organic Chemistry | ||
| List B | ||
| Complete up to 8 units from the following (any List A course not already used or choose a course below): | 0-8.0 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Horticulture | ||
| Landscape Design | ||
| Irrigation and Water Management | ||
| Environmental Science and Sustainability | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Society | ||
| Financial Accounting Fundamentals | ||
| Managerial Accounting | ||
| General Biology | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Computer Literacy | ||
| Surveying | ||
| Introductory Physics | ||
| Total Units | 22-32 | |
Suggested Plans of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
APS.CSUGE.AS-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| AGNR 131 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4.0 |
| AGNR 178 or ECON 102 |
Agriculture Economics 1 or Principles of Economics: Micro |
3.0 |
| MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| CSU GE Area A1 – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AGNR 123 | Introduction to Plant Science | 4.0 |
| CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry 1 | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| CSU GE Area C1 – Arts | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one course from Major. List A | 3.0 | |
| Select one course from Major, List B | 3.0 | |
| ENGL 104 |
Critical Thinking & Composition or Introduction to Critical Thinking or Introduction to Critical Thinking |
3.0 |
| CSU GE Area C1 or C2 – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area E – Lifelong Learning & Self-Development | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one course from Major, List B | 3.0 | |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| CSU GE Area B2 – Life Science | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area F – Ethnic Studies | 3.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 1.0 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
APS.IGETC.AS-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| AGNR 131 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4.0 |
| AGNR 178 or ECON 102 |
Agriculture Economics 1 or Principles of Economics: Micro |
3.0 |
| MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| IGETC Area 1C – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AGNR 123 | Introduction to Plant Science | 4.0 |
| CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry 1 | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| IGETC Area 3A – Arts | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one course from Major, List A | 3.0 | |
| Select one course from Major, List B | 3.0 | |
| ENGL 104 |
Critical Thinking & Composition or Introduction to Critical Thinking or Introduction to Critical Thinking |
3.0 |
| IGETC Area 3A or 3B – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one course from Major, List B | 3.0 | |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| IGETC Area 5B – Biological Sciences | 3.0 | |
| IGETC Area 7 – Ethnic Studies | 3.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 1.0 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Double counts for Major and General Education.