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Agriculture
2015-2016 Catalog
AGRICULTURE (AG)
1
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
IN AGRICULTURE
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 103.
Computer use in the workplace with emphasis on
agribusiness situations. Computer applications including
word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation
managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing
information through the internet and other software
appropriate to agribusiness applications. (A, CSU, UC) (C-
ID AG - AB 108)
2
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 103.
The place of agriculture and farming in the
economic system: basic economic concepts and problems
of agriculture; pricing and marketing problems; factors of
production; state and federal farm programs affecting the
farmer’s economic position. (A, CSU-GE, UC)
3
AGRICULTURE ACCOUNTING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 103.
The study of the principles of agricultural accounting
systems and types of records, their use and how to compute
and use measures of earnings and cost of production to
improve agribusiness efficiency. Farm income tax, Social
Security, and employee payroll records are also included. (A,
CSU) (C-ID AG - AB 128)
4
FARM MANAGEMENT
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 103.
The organization and operation of farm and ranch
businesses, identification of factors affecting profitability,
evaluation of the business for increased efficiency and profit
and the application of budgeting to the laboratory farm. (A,
CSU)
5
AG SALES AND COMMUNICATIONS
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/
No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and
126.
The study of principles and practices of the selling
process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how
people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer
service. Self-management, communication, and interpersonal
skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership
qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness
sector will be explored. Students will gain experience through
role-play scenarios and a formal sales presentation. The
course content is organized to give students an in-depth
understanding of the factors and influences that affect selling
within the agribusiness industry. (A, CSU)
9
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE
BUSINESS
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and
126.
This course provides a basic understanding of the
business and economics of the agriculture industry. Students
will be introduced to the economic aspects of agriculture
and their implications to the agricultural producer,
consumers and the food system. Students will also discuss
the management principles encountered in the day-to-day
operation of an agricultural enterprise as they relate to the
decision-making process. (A, CSU)
12 INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE TRADE
2 units, 1.5 lecture hours, 1.5 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
Analysis of international agriculture business
trade policies, processes and activities. Exploration of trade
barriers, trade groups, distribution channels, logistics,
and opportunities. Overview of government regulations,
the changing consumer, and the future of international
agriculture. Focus in practical export fundamentals and
includes hands-on applications. (A, CSU)
19V COOPERATIVE WORK
EXPERIENCE, AGRICULTURE
1-8 units, 75 hours/unit paid employment or
60 hours/unit volunteer employment
Supervised employment, directly related to
student’s major. Maximum of eight units per semester, 16
units total. May be repeated for not more than 16 units total
of which only 6 can be from COTR 19G. (A, CSU)