Associate in Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry Or permission of Program Director NS 0–3
AGS182AA Gardening Practices and Techniques 3
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment FYC 3
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development SQ 4

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGB139 Agribusiness Computer Operations 3
AGB130 Establishing And Running An Agribusiness Offered in the Spring Only 3
MAT112 Mathematical Concepts and Applications OR Higher level mathematics course 3–6
AGS260 Soils Offered in the Spring Only. SQ 4
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment CR 0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Humanities and Fine Arts Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area HU 3
AGS217 Introduction to Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Offered in the Fall Only 4
AGS262 Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting Offered in the Fall only 3
SSH111 Sustainable Cities G, HU, SB 3
AGS186 Greenhouse Management And Construction Offered in the Fall Only 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGS268 Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment Offered in the Spring only. 4
AGS265 Sustainable Crop Production Offered in the Spring only. 3
AGB231 Marketing of Agricultural Products Offered in the Spring only. 3
AGS166 Aquaponics 3
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or L 3
GE General Electives Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. 0–1

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