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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | Or permission of Program Director | NS | 0–3 | |
| AGS182AA | Gardening Practices and Techniques | 3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | SQ | 4 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGB139 | Agribusiness Computer Operations | 3 | |||
| AGB130 | Establishing And Running An Agribusiness | Offered in the Spring Only | 3 | ||
| MAT112 | Mathematical Concepts and Applications | OR Higher level mathematics course | 3–6 | ||
| AGS260 | Soils | Offered in the Spring Only. | SQ | 4 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | CR | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area | HU | 3 | ||
| AGS217 | Introduction to Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture | Offered in the Fall Only | 4 | ||
| AGS262 | Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting | Offered in the Fall only | 3 | ||
| SSH111 | Sustainable Cities | G, HU, SB | 3 | ||
| AGS186 | Greenhouse Management And Construction | Offered in the Fall Only | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS268 | Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment | Offered in the Spring only. | 4 | ||
| AGS265 | Sustainable Crop Production | Offered in the Spring only. | 3 | ||
| AGB231 | Marketing of Agricultural Products | Offered in the Spring only. | 3 | ||
| AGS166 | Aquaponics | 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 | ||
| GE | General Electives | Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 0–1 |
Course Area Key
- CR = Critical Reading
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- NS = Natural Science
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative