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Agriculture - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
110
SURVEY OF AGRICULTURE
(FORMERLY AG 10)
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
An introduction to basic principles of the agriculture
industry in California. Topic areas may include animal science,
plant science, agriculture economics and management,
resource management, and contemporary agricultural issues.
(A)
111 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS
IN AGRICULTURE
(FORMERLY AG 11)
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
PREREQUISITES: Agriculture 1 or equivalent.
ADVISORIES: Completion of Mathematics 201 or
equivalent.
This is an advanced computer application course
focusing on solving problems in agriculture business
situations. The course will teach advanced spreadsheet and
database skills needed for decision-making including the use
of relational and logical operators, macros, querying, sorting,
joining of files, and the use of criteria to filter data. (A)
260
AGRICULTURE ACHIEVEMENT I
1 unit, 1 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
This course is designed for first year CASS scholars.
It is a leadership development class that provides opportunities
for students to hold an office, be a committee member, and
work with others in the completion of group activities. The
course includes leadership training and continued orientation
to American life and college activities. Additionally, this
course will provide students with activities which develop an
understanding of American society and culture. It includes
exposure to and discussion about the customs of the United
States.
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES (AGNR)
1
CAREER PREPARATION
1 unit, 1 lecture hour
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course will cover the development of goals and
skills required to secure a job in the Agriculture and Natural
Resources area including job search, resume development,
interviewing, motivation, communications, leadership, and
employee/employer relationships. (A, CSU)
2
CAREER LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
1 unit, 1 lecture hour
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course is a seminar on workplace issues which
addresses elements of leadership, communication skills,
work ethic, workplace etiquette, teamwork, problem-solving,
supervision, time management, and interviewing skills. (A,
CSU)
41
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES AMBASSADORS
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
This is a course on career opportunities in
Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR). Students will
learn about career options and prepare presentations to be
used with K-12 students to educate them about Agriculture
and Natural Resources.(A, CSU)
42
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES PROJECTS
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
This is a course in preparing and leading Agriculture
and Natural Resources (AGNR) outreach projects. Students
will learn the principles behind outreach activities that are
used with K-12 students to educate and excite them about
AGNR subjects and opportunities. Students will also lead
these activities and work together to design new activities.
(A, CSU)
48 SKILLS
1 unit, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
Development of occupational skills not normally
provided for in other Agricultural, Natural Resources, and
Manufacturing classes. Skills may include but not limited to
livestock, manufacturing, forestry, horticultural, or power
mechanics, and career development training related to these
areas. (A, CSU)