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68 2017-2018 Catalog Agriculture AGRICULTURE PLANT SCIENCE (MAJOR #R.1078.AS -T) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE   Participation and completion of the Associate in Science in Agriculture Plant Science for Transfer Degree program prepares and qualifies students for transfer into California State University and University of California institutions. The program also provides training for careers in management within the production agriculture industry. Purpose: To satisfy CSU transfer requirements and provide practical knowledge and specific skills in plant and soil sciences as required in crop management systems. Program Learning Outcomes: • Comprehension and identification of the structures and functions of plant cells, organelles, tissues, organs, and integrate important plant processes such as growth, photosynthesis, respiration, and translocation with plant management practices. • Experience with the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, and the incorporation of analytical testing procedures for nutrients, moisture, and physical characteristics with economical stewardship of soil management. • Developed awareness of theoretical and practical applications to orchard, vineyard, and vegetable production systems with emphasis on San Joaquin Valley specifics for irrigation, fertility, cultural, and pest managements. • Measurable knowledge and skills of irrigation science with its effects on plant growth and development, yield and profitability, soil properties and reclamation. Additional competence developed includes predictive models and scheduling; system design, operation, and evaluation; and historical, political, and societal interactions with irrigation. • Understanding of the principles of integrated pest management, including population dynamics and selection, and the use of biological, chemical, regulatory, genetic,cultural, and physical/mechanical control options in a systems approach that optimizes economics and minimizes environmental side effects. • Competency in quantitative and qualitative data analyses related to performance of crop variety, fertilizer treatments, cultural effects, and environmental stresses. Evaluation and establishment of laboratory, test plot, and field conditions to determine if significant differences exist and can be identified. • Proficiency in machinery management and operation of farm equipment. • Demonstrate a breath of knowledge in the agriculture industry which provides a base for effective decision making and credibility in personal interactions and career decisions. Required Core Courses ........................................... 17-19 PLS 1 Introduction to Plant Science ................................. 3 PLS 2 Soils ..................................... 3 PLS 2L Soils Laboratory ................... 1 Select one Chemistry course from: CHEM 1A General Chemistry . ............. 5 CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry ............................ 4 Select one Economics course from: AGBS 2 Agricultural Economics ....... 3 ECON 1B Principles of Microeconomics .................. 3 Select one Statistics course from: STAT 7 Elementary Statistics ............ 4 MATH 11 Elementary Statistics ............ 4 PLS 9 Biometrics ............................ 3 List A: Select 1-2 courses .........................................3-5 EH 43 Plant Propagation/ Production ........................... 3 PLS 11 Machinery Technology ........ 3 CHEM 28A Organic Chemistry I ............ 3 and CHEM 29A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ......................... 2 List B: Select 3 to 12 units from the following courses ................................................................................ 3-12 (Depending on previous required units to complete 60 total units). PLS 3 General Viticulture .............. 3 PLS 5 Principles of Irrigation Management ........................ 3 PLS 6 Pesticides . ............................ 3 PLS 7 Integrated Pest Management .3 PLS 9 Biometrics ............................ 3 PLS 14 Plant Nutrition .................... 3 PLS 18 Introduction to Enology ...... 3 AGBS 3 Agriculture Accounting ....... 3 May select one course from: BA 39 Finite Mathematics for ............ Business ............................... 3 MATH 3A College Algebra..................... 4 MATH 4B Precalculus ........................... 4 MATH 5A Math Analysis I ................... 5