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85 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 2017-2018 Catalog Agriculture This pathway, along with additional transferable general education courses, is designed for students seeking transfer to a four-year agriculture business degree program. Agriculture Business Core ............................................ 25 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 AS 1 Introduction to Animal Science ................................. 3 PLS 2 Soils ..................................... 3 PLS 11 Machinery Technology ........ 3 Option B Courses ........................................................... 7 CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry............................. 4 ECON 1A Principles of Macroeconomics .................. 3 Select one from the following ..................................... 3-5 BA 39 Finite Mathematics for Business ............................... 3 MATH 5A Math Analysis I ................... 5 Total Units 35-37 Advisor(s): S. Rodriguez, Woodard AGRICULTURE BUSINESS (MAJOR #R.1020.CA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   Upon completion of this program of study, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in occupations where business skills are required with a breadth of agriculture knowledge. They will have acquired the knowledge, skills and attributes to assist with the day-to-day operations of an agricultural business or a production agriculture operation. Knowledge and skills acquired include determining the factors that influence profits and efficiency, implementing strategies for making effective management decisions, recording financial transactions according to fundamental accounting procedures, and developing marketing strategies for agricultural products and agribusiness services. Courses may be applied toward an Associate in Science Degree. 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 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 Total Units 29 Advisor(s): S. Rodriguez, Woodard AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (MAJOR #R.102D.CA ) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   Students who complete the outlined course of study will be prepared for entry-level positions in Agriculture Business. Skills acquired include determining the most profitable levels of production for various farm enterprises, preparing and delivering an effective sales presentation for a familiar agricultural product, calculating and explaining the costs of production, creating a balance sheet, cash flow statement, and income statement for a farm business, evaluating and selecting computer hardware and software appropriate to agricultural business applications. 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 Total Units 15 Advisor(s): S. Rodriguez, Woodard GENERAL AGRICULTURE (MAJOR #R.1010.CA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   Skills and competencies for students who seek entry-level employment in agriculture with flexibility for a student to design his/her own specialty. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have skills in basic agriculture computer applications, agriculture sales methods and techniques, accounting in agriculture, basic plant science operations and methods, machinery or mechanical skills, and agriculture career awareness. Limited flexibility is allowed for students to develop skills in the areas of their agricultural career interest. Courses may be applied toward an AS degree. 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 AS 1 Introduction to Animal Science....... 3