Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
When to Start Taking Classes
It is suggested that you begin taking the courses found in this course sequence starting in a Fall Semester.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AGL189 | Landscape Design I | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | SQ | 4 | ||
CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | CHM130 or Permission of Program Director | RC | 0–3 | |
AGL181 | Landscape Construction Techniques | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
AGS183 | Urban Plant Identification And Use | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGB130 | Establishing And Running An Agribusiness | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | Critical course ENG101 or ENG107 | FYC | 3 | |
AGB139 | Agribusiness Computer Operations | Online format only | 3 | ||
AGS260 | Soils | AGS260 is offered in the Spring only | SQ | 4 | |
AGS268 | Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment | Course offered Spring only | 4 |
Fall Semester (Term 3)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGS284 | Lawn And Turf Care | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
Math | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area | MA | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | ENG102 or ENG108 | FYC | 3 | |
DFT105AA or AGS186 |
Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD or Greenhouse Management And Construction | If Pursuing the Residential Landscape Design Track, Select DFT105AA. If pursuing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS186 | CS in combo w/ CSC100 or CSC100AA or CSC100AB or None | 3 | |
AGS262 | Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting | Course offered Fall only | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 4)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement. | SB | 0–3 | |
SSH111 | Sustainable Cities | SSH111 may be used to fulfill either the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement OR the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | G, HU, SB | 3 | |
AGS192 | Urban Plant Care | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
AGL269 or AGS285 |
Computer Aided Landscape or Propagation of Horticultural Plants | If pursing the Residential Landscape Track, select AGL269. If pursing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS285 | 3 | ||
AGS182AA | Gardening Practices and Techniques | 3 | |||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0–3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | HU | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AGL181 | Landscape Construction Techniques | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
AGL189 | Landscape Design I | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | SQ | 4 | ||
CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | CHM130 or Permission of Program Director | 0–3 |
Fall Semester (Term 3)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGS183 | Urban Plant Identification And Use | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
AGB139 | Agribusiness Computer Operations | Online format only | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 4)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGB130 | Establishing And Running An Agribusiness | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
AGS268 | Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment | Course offered Spring only | 4 |
Fall Semester (Term 5)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | Critical course ENG101 or ENG107 | FYC | 3 | |
AGS284 | Lawn And Turf Care | Course offered Fall only | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 6)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGS260 | Soils | AGS260 is offered in the Spring only | SQ | 4 | |
First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | ENG102 or ENG108 | FYC | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 7)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
Math | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area | MA | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 8)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement. | SB | 0–3 | |
DFT105AA or AGS186 |
Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD or Greenhouse Management And Construction | If Pursuing the Residential Landscape Design Track, Select DFT105AA. If pursuing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS186 | CS in combo w/ CSC100 or CSC100AA or CSC100AB or None | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 9)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGS262 | Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
SSH111 | Sustainable Cities | SSH111 may be used to fulfill either the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement OR the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | G, HU, SB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 10)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGS192 | Urban Plant Care | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
AGL269 or AGS285 |
Landscape Computer Aided Design or Propagation of Horticultural Plants | If pursing the Residential Landscape Track, select AGL/CAD269. If pursing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS285 | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 11)
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGS182AA | Gardening Practices and Techniques | 3 | |||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0–3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | HU | 0–3 |
Course Area Key
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- RC = Required Course
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative