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Agriculture Plant Science A.S.-T. Degree (01160.AST)

School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology

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The Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer degree is designed for students looking to obtain a well-rounded education in Agriculture Plant Science. Upon completion, students with an AS-T in Agriculture Plant Science will be eligible to transfer with junior standing into an equivalent major within the California State University (CSU) system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A. Demonstrate managerial and leadership abilities in plant science classes for employment that will enhance opportunities and success in the plant science industry.

B. Demonstrate academic proficiency and specific skills within plant science disciplines needed for employment within the industry.

For an Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer (AS- T), students must complete the following:

  1. 60 semester CSU-transferable units.

  2. the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

  3. a minimum of 18 semester in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

  4. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

  5. earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Note: Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements for the AS-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses).

Visit the Program Mapper for more information on when to take classes and career information.

Program Requirements:

Program Core: (25-26 Units)

Units

AGPS-01 Elements of Plant Science

3

AGPS-05 Soil Science

3

Chemistry
CHEM-02A Introductory Chemistry (4)
or
CHEM-04A General Chemistry I (5)

4-5

Economics
AGAB-05 Agricultural Economics (3)
ECON-01 Introduction to Microeconomics (3)

3

Statistics
MATH-10 Elementary Statistic (3)
or
PSYC-05 Introduction to Statistics in Psychology (3)

3

List A:

Select 1 course from the following: (minimum 3 Units)
AGEH-02 Plant Identification and Usage: Fall (3)
AGEH-03 Plant Identification and Usage: Spring (3)
AGEH-05 Plant Propagation (3)
AGMA-02 Agriculture Equipment (3)

3

List B:

Select 2 courses for a minimum of 6 units from the following:
Select any List A course not already used.
AGPS-06 Fertilizers and Soil Amendments (3)
AGPS-10 Elements of Cereal Grain Production (3)
AGPS-11 Forage Crops (3)
AGPS-13 Fruit Tree Maintenance (3)
AGEH-01 Elements of Landscape Horticulture (3)
AGEH-07 Landscape Construction and Installation (3)

6

Total Units toward the Major: (25-26 Units)

Total Units that may be double counted: (-13 Units)

General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units: (37-39 Units)

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (10-11 Units)

Total Degree Units: (60 Units)

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Contact Information

Dean

Bryan Tassey

Phone

(209) 384-6250

School Office

AGIT Office

Counseling

(209) 381-6478

Plant Science Website