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Agriculture
Sciences & Mathematics
DEAN: Karen Walters Dunlap
ASSOCIATE DEAN: Vacant
DIVISION OFFICE: Ht 4
FACULTY: M. Macfarlane
LIAISON COUNSELORS: E. Dickson, B. Ruud

California is home to the largest food and agricultural economy in the nation. California’s farmers and ranchers have made this state the leader in agricultural production for more than 50 years. With 350 crops and an agricultural economy that exceeds $28 billion, the rest of the world looks to California to see what’s next in agriculture.
Students enrolled in the Agriculture courses receive both theoretical scientific knowledge and practical hands-on training—both very necessary to become successful in a career in agriculture. Students also learn about the complex interrelationships between agriculture, the environment, political and social forces and other sectors of the economy.
The Agriculture Department offers A.S. degrees and certificates in Agriculture, Animal Science, Equine Studies and Suburban Agriculture. All of the agriculture programs are designed to be student-centered and offer flexibility in course offerings allowing students to customize each degree based on their specific interests and career or educational goals.

TRANSFER AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Agriculture are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the Library and the Counseling Center. (Also see Environmental Horticulture)
Degrees & Certificates

The Agriculture Department offers A.S. degrees and certificates in Agriculture, Animal Science, Equine Studies and Suburban Agriculture. All of the agriculture programs are designed to be student-centered and offer flexibility in course offerings allowing students to customize each degree based on their specific interests and career or educational goals.

AGRICULTURE
A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
(FORMERLY GENERAL AGRICULTURE)
This broad-based degree/certificate combines plant and soil science, animal science and business in a hands-on approach to prepare students for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.S. degree.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (13 UNITS)
Ag. 200 Introduction to Animal Science – 4 Units
Ag. 215 Introduction to Agricultural Business & Economics - 3 Units
Ag. 221 Introduction to Soil Science - 3 Units
Env.Hort 33 Introduction to Horticulture - 3 Units

PLUS 13 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Ag. 107 Animal Husbandry Skills - 2 Units
Ag. 144 Artificial Insemination of Cattle - 2 Units
Ag. 203 Animal Feeds and Nutrition - 4 Units
Ag. 204 Beef Science and Management - 3 Units
Ag. 205 Livestock Selection and Evaluation - 3 Units
Ag. 210 Animal Health & Disease - 3 Units
Ag. 211 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals - 4 Units
Ag. 225 Introduction to Equine Science and Management - 3 Units

PLANT SCIENCE
Ag. 113 Pasture Management - 1.5 Units
Env.Hort 34 Plant Propagation - 3 Units
Env.Hort 35A OR Env.Hort 35B Plant Identification - 3 Units
Env.Hort 52 Pest Management - 3 Units
Env.Hort 120 Introduction to Small Scale Horticulture Production - 1 Unit

BUSINESS
Ag. 216 Agricultural Accounting - 3 Units
Ag. 228 Equine Business Management - 3 Units
Business 140 Small Business Management - 3 Units

AGRICULTURE MECHANICS
Ag. 41/A.T. 55 Landscape & Garden Machine Maintenance - 2 Units
Ag. 42/A.T. 56 Four-Cycle Engine Maintenance & Repair - 2 Units
Ag. 70 Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture - 3 Units
Ag. 171 Agriculture Welding—Gas - 1.5 Units
Ag. 172 Agriculture Welding—Arc - 1.5 Units

OTHER RELATED COURSES
Ag. 24 Agriculture and Land Use - 1 Unit
Ag. 118 Ranch Property Development and Management - 1.5 Units
Ag. 120 Introduction to Wines - 3 Units
Ag. 198 Food, Society & the Environment - 3 Units
Nat.Res. 10 Conservation of Natural Resources - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 26
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: Math 13, Chem 2A & 2B or Chem 1A & 1B
Note: The courses listed above may or may not satisfy the Agriculture requirements at transfer colleges. See a counselor for specific transfer requirements.

ANIMAL SCIENCE
A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
(FORMERLY ANIMAL HUSBANDRY)
This degree/certificate is a science-based program stressing production and management of livestock. Students learn to integrate business, animal production, plant production and issues which face the animal protein production sector of the food production industry preparing them for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.S. degree.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (19 UNITS)
Ag. 107 Animal Husbandry Skills - 2 Units
Ag. 200 Introduction to Animal Science - 4 Units
Ag. 203 Animal Feeds and Nutrition - 4 Units
Ag. 210 Animal Health & Disease - 3 Units
Ag. 215 Introduction to Agricultural Business & Economics - 3 Units
Ag. 221 Introduction to Soil Science - 3 Units

PLUS 7 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Ag. 24 Agriculture and Land Use - 1 Unit
Ag. 95 Internship in Agriculture -.5-3 Units
Ag. 113 Pasture Management - 1.5 Units
Ag. 118 Ranch Property Development and Management - 1.5 Units
Ag. 144 Artificial Insemination of Cattle - 2 Units
Ag. 198 Food, Society & the Environment - 3 Units
Ag. 204 Beef Science and Management - 3 Units
Ag. 205 Livestock Selection and Evaluation - 3 Units
Ag. 211 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals - 4 Units
Ag. 225 Introduction to Equine Science and Management - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 26
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: Math 13, Chem. 2A & 2B or Chem. 1A & 1B, Bio.Sci. 3, Bio.Sci. 4
Note: The courses listed above may or may not satisfy the Agriculture requirements at transfer colleges. See a counselor for specific transfer requirements.

EQUINE STUDIES
A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
This program offers a comprehensive learning experience in the areas of equine science and management. It provides a foundation in basics of riding, training, care, and management preparing students for entry into the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.S. degree.

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (10.5 UNITS)
Ag. 147 Horse Training II-Building a Foundation - 2 Units
Ag. 225 Introduction to Equine Science and Management - 3 Units
Ag. 228 Equine Business Management - 3 Units
Ag. 236 Introduction to Horse Training - 2.5 Units

PLUS 9 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Ag. 28 Independent Study - 1-3 Units
Ag. 95 Internship in Agriculture - 1-3 Units
Ag. 148 Horse Training III-Advanced Horsemanship - 2 Units
Ag. 150 Broodmare Management -.5 Units
Ag. 151 Marketing Horses - 1 Unit
Ag. 153 Hoof Care for Horses -.5 Units
Ag. 200 Introduction to Animal Science - 4 Units
Ag. 203 Animal Feeds and Nutrition - 4 Units
Ag. 210 Animal Health & Disease - 3 Units
Ag. 211 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals - 4 Units
Ag. 235 Basic Equine Handling - 2 Units

PLUS 7 ADDITIONAL UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Ag. 70 Introduction to Mechanized Agriculture - 3 Units
Ag. 107 Animal Husbandry Skills - 2 Units
Ag. 113 Pasture Management - 1.5 Units
Ag. 118 Ranch Property Development and Management - 1.5 Units
Ag. 205 Livestock Selection and Evaluation - 3 Units
Ag. 215 Introduction to Agricultural Business & Economics - 3 Units
Ag. 216 Agricultural Accounting - 3 Units
Ag. 221 Introduction to Soil Science - 3 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 26.5
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: Math 13, Chem. 2A & 2B or Chem. 1A & 1B, Bio.Sci. 3, Bio.Sci. 4
Note: The courses listed above may or may not satisfy the Agriculture requirements at transfer colleges. See a counselor for specific transfer requirements.

SUBURBAN AGRICULTURE
A.S. DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
(FORMERLY SUBURBAN AGRICULTURE—
GENERAL AGRICULTURE OPTION)
This program is designed for the small-scale agriculturist. It provides training in the hands-on skills as well as the management techniques that are necessary to be successful in small-scale agriculture production. Students must fulfill major requirements and all Associate Degree Requirements for the A.S. degree.

REQUIRED COURSES
6 UNITS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL
SCIENCE COURSES:
Ag. 107 Animal Husbandry Skills - 2 Units
Ag. 144 Artificial Insemination of Cattle - 2 Units
Ag. 200 Introduction to Animal Science - 4 Units
Ag. 203 Animal Feeds and Nutrition - 4 Units
Ag. 204 Beef Science and Management - 3 Units
Ag. 205 Livestock Selection and Evaluation - 3 Units
Ag. 210 Animal Health & Disease - 3 Units
Ag. 225 Introduction to Equine Science and Management - 3 Units

9 UNITS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PLANT/SOIL
SCIENCE COURSES:
Ag. 113 Pasture Management - 1.5 Units
Ag. 118 Ranch Property Development and Management - 1.5 Units
Ag. 221 Introduction to Soil Science - 3 Units
Env.Hort 33 Introduction to Horticulture - 3 Units
Env.Hort 34 Plant Propagation - 3 Units
Env.Hort 35A OR 35B Plant Identification - 3 Units
Env.Hort 40 Arboriculture - 3 Units
Env.Hort 120 Introduction to Small Scale Horticulture Production - 1 Unit

6 UNITS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS COURSES:
Ag. 215 Introduction to Agricultural Business & Economics - 3 Units
Ag. 216 Agricultural Accounting - 3 Units
Ag. 228 Equine Business Management - 3 Units
Business 140 Small Business Management - 3 Units

PLUS 6 UNITS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS COURSES:
Ag. 41/A.T. 55 Landscape and Garden Machine Maintenance - 2 Units
Ag. 42/A.T. 56 Four-Cycle Engine Maintenance and Repair - 2 Units
Ag. 70 Farm Mechanics - 3 Units
Ag. 171 Agriculture Welding—Gas - 1.5 Units
Ag. 172 Agriculture Welding—Arc - 1.5 Units
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 27
Note: The courses listed above may or may not satisfy the Agriculture requirements at transfer colleges. See a counselor for specific transfer requirements.
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