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84 2017-2018 Catalog Agriculture AGRICULTURE Program Learning Outcomes: • Describe the strength, diversity, economic dynamics and opportunities of the California, U.S. and global agriculture economies. • Communicate effectively, including use of proper presentation and promotion skills, to individuals and to groups, using oral, print and digital media. • Utilize and apply digital/electronic technology as found in the agriculture business industry. • Record, organize, and analyze financial and production data related to agriculture businesses. • Determine agriculture business inputs, with an understanding of the interaction among those components, leading to accurate business planning and decision making. • Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the agriculture industry that provides a base for decision making and credibility in personal interactions and career decisions. AGRICULTURE BUSINESS, OPTION A (MAJOR #R.102A.AS) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE   This Associate in Science Degree combines an in-depth understanding of business principles with a breadth of agricultural knowledge. Students will be able to work within the increasingly complex business operations of production agriculture and agribusinesses. Students will make fundamental management decisions concerning resource allocation, apply the five decision-making steps in solving a practical farm problem, compute fixed and variable costs associated with production agriculture operations, predict the effects of changes in supply and demand on market prices of commodities, select appropriate computer applications as a management tool for agricultural businesses, effectively market agricultural products and services, record financial transactions in accordance with fundamental accounting principles, and analyze financial records to determine the solvency of a business. This pathway is designed for students seeking a two-year degree that will allow them to acquire entry-level positions within the agriculture business industry. Agriculture Business Core ............................................ 22 AG 4 Farm Management .............. 3 AGBS 2 Agricultural Economics ....... 3 AGBS 3 Agriculture Accounting ....... 3 AGBS 4 Computer Applications in Agriculture ........................... 3 AGBS 5 Ag Sales and Communications ................. 3 AGBS 6 Career Preparation ............... 1 AGBS 7 Career Leadership Seminar.... 1 AGBS 19V Cooperative Work Experience, Agriculture ........ 2 AS 1 Introduction to Animal Science ................................. 3 PLS 1 Introduction to Plant Science .................................. 3 PLS 1L Introduction to Plant Science Laboratory ................ 1 PLS 2 Soils ..................................... 3 PLS 11 Machinery Technology ......... 3 Select two from the following ......................................... 6 AGBS 1 Introduction to Agriculture Business ................................ 3 AS 2 Beef Production .................... 3 AS 3 Small Ruminant Production ............................ 3 AS 4 Swine Production .................. 3 AS 5 Animal Nutrition .................. 3 EH 30 Principles of Environmental Horticulture .......................... 3 PLS 3 General Viticulture ............... 3 PLS 4A Tree and Vine Management ......................... 3 PLS 5 Principles of Irrigation Management ......................... 3 PLS 7 Integrated Pest Management ......................... 3 PLS 8 Vegetable Production ............ 3 Total Units 38 Advisor(s): S. Rodriguez, Woodard AGRICULTURE BUSINESS, OPTION B (MAJOR #R.102B.AS ) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE   This Associate in Science Degree combines an in-depth understanding of business principles with a breadth of agricultural knowledge. Students will be able to work within the increasingly complex business operations of production agriculture and agribusinesses. Students will make fundamental management decisions concerning resource allocation, apply the five decision-making steps in solving a practical farm problem, compute fixed and variable costs associated with production agriculture operations, predict the effects of changes in supply and demand on market prices of commodities, select appropriate computer applications as a management tool for agricultural businesses, effectively market agricultural products and services, record financial transactions in accordance with fundamental accounting principles, and analyze financial records to determine the solvency of a business.