Emphasis in Agriculture, Associate in Arts
The Emphasis in Agriculture is designed to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career. Students complete a series of courses in the disciplines of Agriculture Business, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Science, Horticulture, and/or Plant Science.
Minimum Units Required: 60
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate degree General Education Pattern
- California State University General Education pattern
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version
Complete a minimum of 18 units from one segment; or complete 18 units by selecting 9-15 units from one segment and an additional 3-9 units from any of the related segments listed below.
1. Agriculture Business Segment
AGBUS 010
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Agricultural Accounting
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3
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AGBUS 012
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Agricultural Economics
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3
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AGBUS 013
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Agriculture and Natural Resource Mathematics
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3
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AGBUS 015
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Agribusiness Computer Applications
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3
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AGBUS 046
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Agriculture Marketing
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3
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AGBUS 050H
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Special Studies: Agriculture Business
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3
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2. Agriculture Engineering Segment
AGEGR 021
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Agricultural Welding
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2
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AGEGR 030C/SMENG 030C
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Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronics Systems
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5
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AGEGR 030D/SMENG 030D
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Industrial Equipment: Power Trains
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5
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AGEGR 033
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Equipment Maintenance and Operation
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2
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AGEGR 064/AUTO 064
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Basic Engines
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3
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AGEGR 066/SMENG 066
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Compact Diesel Engines
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2.5
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AGEGR 069V
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Internship: Agricultural Engineering
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1-8
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AGEGR 096V
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Work Experience; Agricultural Engineering
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1-8
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3. Animal Science Segment
AH SC 010
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Principles of Animal Science
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3
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AH SC 010L
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Principles of Animal Science Laboratory
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1
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AH SC 011A
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Introduction to Livestock Evaluation
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2
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AH SC 011B
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Beginning Livestock Evaluation
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2
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AH SC 011C
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Intermediate Livestock Evaluation
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2
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AH SC 011D
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Advanced Livestock Evaluation
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2
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AH SC 025A
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Introduction to Livestock Presentation
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2
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AH SC 025B
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Beginning Livestock Presentation
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2
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AH SC 025C
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Intermediate Livestock Presentation
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2
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AH SC 025D
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Advanced Livestock Presentation
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2
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AH SC 050H
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Special Studies: Animal Husbandry Sciences
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1-2
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AH SC 069V
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Internship: Animal Science
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1-8
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AH SC 096V
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Work Experience: Animal Husbandry Science
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1-8
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4. Horticulture Segment
HORT 001
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Fundamentals of Horticulture
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3
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HORT 015
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Selected Topics: Ornamental Horticulture
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0.5-4
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HORT 023
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Landscape Irrigation and Drainage
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3
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HORT 031A
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Floral Arrangement I
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1
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HORT 031B
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Floral Arrangement II
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1
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HORT 032A
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Advanced Floral Arrangement I
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1
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HORT 032B
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Advanced Floral Arrangement II
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1
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HORT 069V
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Internship: Ornamental Horticulture
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1-4
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HORT 071
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Xeriscaping
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1
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HORT 081
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Applied Floral Arrangement
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3
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HORT 083
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Speciality Floral Design
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2
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HORT 096V
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Work Experience: Ornamental Horticulture
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1-8
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5. Plant Science Segment
PLANT 010
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Principles of Plant Science
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3
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PLANT 010L
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Principles of Plant Science Laboratory
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1
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PLANT 014
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Soil Science
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4
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PLANT 050H
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Special Studies: Plant Science
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1-2
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PLANT 075
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Selected Topics: Plant Science
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4
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Complete elective coursework to achieve the minimum 60-unit requirement.
Minimum Units 60
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